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The Utah Senate passed a bill setting up a Capital City Reinvestment Zone for a potential new arena for the Utah Jazz and a National Hockey League franchise, while the House passed a bill creating a district for a potential Major League Baseball stadium. Both bills involve substantial tax aid for the construction of the stadiums, with the Senate bill facing some opposition and the House bill undergoing revisions to address concerns.
The debate over public financing for sports stadiums continues as the Oakland A's seek to move to Las Vegas with the help of $380 million in taxpayer funding, despite criticism of the financial return on such investments. Critics argue that publicly financed stadiums often fail to generate significant revenue and can burden taxpayers for years, as seen in examples like the Kingdome and Meadowlands complex. Opponents in Nevada, including the Nevada State Education Association, are challenging the constitutionality of the A's stadium project and advocating for a voter initiative, while supporters like Jorge Leon continue to push for alternative solutions to keep the team in Oakland.