CARSON CITY, Nevada (AP) — That’s a wrap on a pitch to bring more movie productions to Nevada.

A union-backed effort to offer millions in tax credits failed by one vote as the Nevada Legislature’s weeklong special session concluded Wednesday.

The failure of the controversial film tax proposal is a loss for both Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo, who was expected to sign it, as well as the supporters who poured over a million dollars in lobbying for it.

But lawmakers — who considered over a dozen measures in the session — saw some of the governor’s priorities through the finish line. The governor’s flagship crime bill made it to his desk, but with amendments that could threaten his signature.

His sweeping crime package called the “Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act” would increase penalties

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