LAS VEGAS — Nevada's governor has signed a bill clearing the way for a Las Vegas stadium that could be home to UNLV football and the Oakland Raiders.
Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval joined lawmakers and Raiders owner Mark Davis for a Monday ceremony at the university.
Davis says he's committed to moving the team to Las Vegas. NFL owners still must approve any potential Raiders move.
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State lawmakers last week approved legislation to increase Las Vegas-area hotel taxes to raise $750 million for a stadium partly financed by casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, and more than $400 million to expand and renovate the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Sandoval also signed a measure allowing Clark County commissioners to raise the county sales tax to hire more police to patrol the tourist corridor.