Lawmakers weigh repeal of Clark County freight-rail overlay after years of conflict Sen. Adrian Cortez and local residents urged repeal of a 2017 exemption that allows freight-rail dependent use overlays in Clark County, citing alleged unpermitted activity, environmental investigations and roughly $1 million in county legal costs; railroad operators and business groups warned repeal would strand investments and undermine competitiveness.

Clark County faces a heated debate as lawmakers consider repealing a controversial freight-rail exemption that could cost taxpayers millions or bolster local development.

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