🫣 Governor picks fight with Biden

🇺🇲 Lombardo Vs. Biden

You may have noticed: it’s an election year. Yesterday, President Biden flew into Vegas to discuss the cost of housing in a campaign speech, and Governor Lombardo responded with a warm hug. Actually, no, that didn’t happen. He countered (in advance), saying the President should release federal land for more housing in Nevada. [KSNV]

• Housing was a big topic among lawmakers at last year’s legislative session. Did they actually do anything about it — and which affordable housing bills did Lombardo veto? [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

🗳️ California Official Wants Nevada Senate Seat

Can you live in San Diego and run for one of Nevada's Senate seats? Sure, I suppose. Mike Schaefer, who not only lives in California, but is already an elected official there, is challenging Jacky Rosen in the Democratic primary. He lists reading the Review-Journal as one of his qualifications 🤔 [Nevada Independent]

🎰 Goodbye Showroom, Hello Sportsbook

Boyd Gaming is shuffling some stuff around at the Suncoast, giving the 23-year-old property a major facelift over the next two years. The showroom will be turned into a sportsbook with stadium seating, while the bingo room takes over the old sportsbook space. Expect to see further renovations to the check-in area, casino floor (with a new cocktail bar), bowling center, and, in news that will totally shock you, a food hall in place of the now-closed buffet. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

🍹 No More Wasting Away in Margaritaville

Margaritaville appears to be closing on April 15 after more than 20 years at the Flamingo. We’re not sure if the move has anything to do with the recent passing of founder Jimmy Buffet, the value of Strip-side real estate in an F1 world, or an upcoming wave of dining revamps at the property, which includes new restaurants by Lisa Vanderpump and Gordon Ramsay. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]

• Do we have too many celebrity chef restaurants in Las Vegas already? [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

Is The Strat Part of the Strip?

A lot of you weighed in on our story about where the Strip and Downtown unofficially meet. Thanks for taking the poll! Here are the results…

Speaking of which…

“I think The Strat sold the rest of its name to the Sphere.”

— Brian R.

🚘 On the DMV shifting further online:

“It might be easier to do stuff online, but I paid $174 to renew my registration! I have never seen over $100 in taxes before.”

— Jenn P.

I don’t know. $174 sounds pretty good to me 🤑

☀️ And should NV wait for CA to drop daylight saving?

“Since when did any local Las Vegan or Nevadan ever care what the messed-up state of California does? I say cancel DST. Arizona put themselves first when making the decision 56 years ago! Do you think they've thought twice about what Nevada’s doing? No. Nevada needs to be a leader. Make the change and California will follow.”

— Tia Z.

🥱 Press Releases I Didn’t Read

• Nevada Is the No. 10 State Where Farms Use the Most Water for Irrigation
• Las Vegas is the 12th Best City for Solar Energy
• New Poll Finds Voters Want Nationwide High-Speed Rail
• 2024’s Best & Worst States for Doctors [and somehow Nevada didn’t top the “worst” list 🤔]

Okay, I guess I read some of it.

Your Vegas Rave Scene Questions, Answered

The largest electronic dance music festival in North America has become an annual spectacle in Las Vegas. The Electric Daisy Carnival returns to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in May with a 13-year legacy built on fuzzy boots, glow sticks, and dozens of DJs in one place. Longtime raver Mary Michaud talks to City Cast Las Vegas co-host Sarah Lohman about the history of the event, what brought the party to Vegas, and insider tips on how to best enjoy it.