Las Vegas , located in Clark Count has 99 people living there out of 1.3 million people in Nevada . That gives Clark county control in the state Legislature since they have an estimated 800,000 of the Three seats. Las Vegas also is the state's financial anchor. Three counties with 1.3 million people are fighting the Las Vegas water plan with little chance to win. Las Vegas is holding another ace up its sleeve since Clark county Casinos provide for 70 percent of the state's gaming revenues. Basically, whatever Clark County wants Clark County gets. Other counties hope they don't go down the drain if Clark County mishandles the water law.
Las Vegas , located in Clark Count has 99 people living there out of 1.3 million people in Nevada . That gives Clark county control in the state Legislature since they have an estimated 800,000 of the Three seats. Three counties with 1.3 million people are fighting the Las Vegas water plan with little chance to win. Las Vegas is holding another ace up its sleeve since Clark county Casinos provide for 70 percent of the state's gaming revenues. Basically, whatever Clark County wants Clark County gets. Other counties hope they don't go down the drain if Clark County mishandles the water law.