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Nevada Senate Rejects $120M Film Subsidy Amid Controversy

11/20/2025

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The Nevada Senate rejected Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5), a $120 million annual film and television subsidy, in a special session.
AB 5 would have supported the Summerlin Studios project.
Supporters argued it would create jobs, while critics called it a corporate giveaway and warned of reduced funding for healthcare.
California and New York expanded film incentives, while Texas raised its to $300 million every two years.

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The Nevada Senate rejected Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5), a $120 million annual film and television subsidy, in a special session.
AB 5 would have supported the Summerlin Studios project.
Supporters argued it would create jobs, while critics called it a corporate giveaway and warned of reduced funding for healthcare.
California and New York expanded film incentives, while Texas raised its to $300 million every two years.