KLAS: Las Vegas had to plead for post-9/11 security. Now a Nevada congresswoman is setting the agenda.
Marquee events like the Super Bowl and an F1 race are the latest additions to the Las Vegas portfolio of major productions adding to entertainment and sports spectacles crowned by one of the nation’s top New Year’s Eve celebrations. There’s no denying the spotlight on Las Vegas — and the need for security that goes along with that. But two decades ago, it was a heavy lift to get the…