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Education

Gov. Lombardo makes case for school discipline bill at Valley High School

Gov. Lombardo makes case for school discipline bill at Valley High School

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:49 PM PDT
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By Mike Allen
Governor Joe Lombardo takes his pitch on the road for his school discipline bill.

Legislation

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Nevada Legislature bill would create program to help inmates communicate with their kids

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:56 PM PDT
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By Michael Bell
A bill in the Nevada Legislature would create a pilot program to help prisoners or inmates of the Department of Corrections communicate with their kids - if passed.

Legislation

Nevada Legislature bill would require juvenile justice, child welfare system screen for sexual exploitation

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:44 PM PDT
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By Michael Bell
The Nevada Legislature is considering a bill that would require certain groups in the juvenile and child welfare system to screen kids for sexual exploitation - if passed.

Legislation

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Nevada Legislature bill would impose harsher penalties for prostitution

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 2:42 PM PDT
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By Michael Bell
A bill proposed in the Nevada Legislature would increase the penalties for those found guilty of engaging or soliciting prostitution.

Education

Gov. Lombardo introduces school discipline bill

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:24 PM PDT
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By Mike Allen
Governor Joe Lombardo introduces a bill addressing student discipline that would make it easier for schools to handle disruptive students.

Legislation

‘Baby Bonds’ bill sets out to help impoverished families; Nevada Republicans say it’s unfair

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:47 PM PDT
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By Jaclyn Schultz
Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine calls for the state to invest in babies’ future, while some Republicans worry the costs may be too high for taxpayers.

Legislation

Nevada state senator testifies on proposed catalytic converter bill

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:01 PM PDT
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By Joe Vigil
A Nevada State Senator testified during a first hearing for her statewide bill that she hopes will crack down on expensive and damaging catalytic converter thefts.

Legislation

Lombardo introduces bill on school safety

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:07 AM PDT
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By Kevin Sheridan
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo is introducing a bill regarding school safety

Legislation

Nevada Legislature bill would outlaw GPS devices put on cars by strangers

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 1:59 PM PDT
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By Michael Bell
A bill proposed in the Nevada Legislature would prohibit people from putting mobile tracking devices on or in cars without the owner’s knowledge.

Politics

Climate activists say President broke ‘promise’ by approving the Willow Oil Project

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:17 PM PDT
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By Jamie Bittner
ConocoPhillips has said the project will produce an estimated 180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak.
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Legislation

Nevada Legislature bill would increase penalties for firearm bearers near election sites

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:19 AM PDT
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By Michael Bell
A bill introduced to the Nevada Legislature on Monday would prohibit the possession of a gun near an election site, among other changes to state law.

Legislation

Nevada Legislature bill would change requirements for skin care providers, non-surgical options

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:15 AM PDT
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By Michael Bell
A bill proposed in the Nevada Legislature would change requirements for those who could do “advanced esthetic procedures” and what devices are used to do such a procedure.

News

$8.2M in ARPA funds to go towards fighting homelessness in Las Vegas

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:13 AM PDT
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By Mike Allen
The homeless population in Las Vegas is getting help in the form of $8.2 million in American Rescue Plan funding.

Legislation

Assembly Bill increases age to buy semi-automatic weapon in Nevada

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 2:50 PM PDT
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By Terri Russell
Assembly Bill 355 increases the age from 18 to 21 to buy a semi-automatic weapon here in Nevada

Legislation

Nevada Legislature bill would require prisoners be treated according to gender identity

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 1:51 PM PDT
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By Michael Bell
A bill proposed in the Nevada Legislature would require jails and detention facilities to treat those in custody according to their gender identity or expression, among other revisions.

Legislation

Nevada Legislature bill would help homeless get IDs, plus other reforms

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:36 AM PDT
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By Michael Bell
A bill proposed in the Nevada Legislature concerning requirements for homeless persons to obtain physical identification was heard in committee on Monday.

News

Right to die bill would legalize medically assisted end-of-life care in Nevada

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:18 PM PDT
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By Kim Passoth
Should terminal patients in Nevada be able to request a physician end their life?

News

Nevada bill could ban any wildlife killing contests

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:58 PM PDT
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By Regina Ahn
Animals like bobcats, squirrels, and coyotes are unprotected here in Nevada. This means it’s legal to hunt, trap, and kill coyotes.

Legislation

Nevada lawmaker wants to ban assault weapons sale to those under 21

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:25 PM PDT
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By Ed Pearce
Assemblywoman plans to introduce an age limit to purchase all semi-automatic guns.

Legislation

Nevada lawmaker unveils plan to offer Medicaid regardless of immigration status

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:08 PM PDT
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By Freixys Casado
Access to health care could be expanding in Nevada. State Senator Fabian Doñate has announced more details about his plan to expand Medicaid coverage to all Nevadans regardless of their immigration status.

Education

Nevada school safety bill would stiffen punishments against violent students

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 9:02 AM PDT
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By Mike Allen
Teachers and parents give emotional testimonies in favor of and in opposition to a State Assembly bill regarding classroom safety.

Legislation

Proposal for mobile marijuana sales at live events faces heated debate across Nevada

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 10:31 PM PDT
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By Jaclyn Schultz
A proposal to create a special permit for marijuana sales at live events has stirred debate within the Nevada cannabis industry, with insiders for and opposed to the concept.

Legislation

Nevada bill would classify animal abuse as a violent crime

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:19 PM PDT
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By Regina Ahn
Jason Brown is a convicted dog killer. His acts are known as one of the cruelest and most heinous in Nevada.

Legislation

Nevada Legislature bill would require health insurance to cover treatment of gender dysphoria

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 2:31 PM PDT
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By Michael Bell
A bill in the Nevada Legislature would require health insurance companies to include coverage for treatment of gender dysphoria and other disorders of sexual development without discrimination — if the bill were to pass.

Legislation

Nevada Legislature bill would regulate marijuana sale, consumption at certain events

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 1:33 PM PDT
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By Michael Bell
A bill in the Nevada Legislature would allow for the licensing, sale and consumption of cannabis or cannabis products at certain events if passed.

Legislation

Nevada Legislature bill would recognize Juneteenth Day as state holiday

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:33 AM PDT
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By Michael Bell
The Nevada Legislature is considering a bill that, if passed, would make Juneteenth Day an officially recognized holiday in the state.

Legislation

Proposed Nevada bill to reform fees for rental tenants faces both praise, opposition

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:39 PM PDT
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By Jaclyn Schultz
A proposed bill to reform fees and leases for tenants in Nevada’s housing crisis has faced both praise and opposition from landlords and businesses that could face more regulations.

Health

Nevadans see highest increase in healthcare costs among states

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:33 PM PDT
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By Mike Allen
President Joe Biden will talk prescription drug costs in Las Vegas later this week. Nevadans' healthcare costs have risen faster than any other state over the last three decades.

News

Closing the broadband gap in the Las Vegas Valley

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 7:03 AM PST
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By Mike Allen
As the price of most goods and services continues to rise, many people are finding it difficult to pay their internet bill. Las Vegas City Council thinks increasing competition in the broadband marketplace might help drive down costs.

Education

Nevada governor’s $2B education plan would boost per-pupil funding by around $2,000

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 7:38 PM PST
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By Joe Vigil
Several education groups met Monday with the Las Vegas City Council to discuss school funding challenges.

Politics

Las Vegas man with autism spectrum disorder says new drivers license bill would be ‘life changing’

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 4:50 PM PST
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By Dani Masten
Advocates are throwing their support behind a bill that would make traffic stops safer for people with disabilities.

Politics

Sen. Tammy Baldwin pushes for legislation that would require relabeling of plant-based milks following release of new FDA guidance 

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 12:49 PM PST
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By Stetson Miller
Senator Tammy Baldwin has reintroduced legislation that would limit what can be labeled as milk to dairy products.

Politics

Nevada Legislature considers passing ‘Homeless Persons’ Bill of Rights’

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 3:19 PM PST
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By Michael Bell
A bill in the Nevada Legislature would establish itself as the “Homeless Persons’ Bill of Rights,” if passed.

News

Nevada elections head pushes training, manual amid turnover

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 6:54 AM PST
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By The Associated Press
Amid widespread turnover among county election officials in Nevada as the 2022 midterms approached, the clerks and registrars thrust into new roles often had a dual approach: running elections while learning how they operate.

Politics

Nevada Legislature considers bill to regulate sidewalk food, merch vendors

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 4:55 PM PST
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By Michael Bell
A bill introduced to the Nevada Legislature would establish requirements for those selling food on sidewalks - if passed.

Politics

Nevada Secretary of State presents bill to create fund for fraud victims

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 12:54 PM PST
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By Michael Bell
Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar presented a bill to the Nevada Legislature on Tuesday morning that would establish a statewide fund to provide help to victims of securities violations.

Politics

Nevada Legislature considers bill to create baby bonds program

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 12:49 PM PST
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By Michael Bell
A bill has been introduced in the Nevada Legislature that would create a state baby bonds program.

Politics

Lawmakers push to reform laws as majority of United States legalize marijuana

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 7:26 AM PST
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By Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers push changes to federal laws on marijuana, with a special focus on banking regulations.

Education

Nevada Legislature considering bill to create education modernization commission

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 3:36 PM PST
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By Michael Bell
A bill being considered by the Nevada Legislature would - if passed - make a commission to recommend updates to education statutes and regulations.

Politics

Lawmakers take a hard look at the dangers teens & kids can face online

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 2:59 PM PST
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By Jamie Bittner
Senate hearing looks at whether legislation is needed to protect children online.

Politics

Proposed Hawaii bill would ban ads for Las Vegas casinos

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 4:06 PM PST
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By Amanda Newell
Las Vegas is known as the Ninth Island in Hawaii, but a new bill in the Aloha state proposes banning ads for Las Vegas hotels and casinos.

Politics

Gov. Lombardo orders audit of Nevada public schools

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 4:41 PM PST
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By Elaine Emerson
On the first day of the Nevada Legislative Session for 2023, Gov. Joe Lombardo signed an executive order demanding an audit of Nevada’s public schools.

Politics

GM conditionally OKs $650M Nevada lithium mine investment

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 3:57 PM PST
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By The Associated Press
General Motors Co. has conditionally agreed to invest $650 million in Lithium Americas Corp. in a deal that will give GM exclusive access to the first phase of a mine planned near the Nevada-Oregon line with the largest known source of lithium in the U.S.

Politics

Lawmakers call for investigation against gun company that they say is marketing to kids

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:32 PM PST
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By Jamie Bittner
The Senators believe there is little difference between the JR-15 and an AR-15.

Politics

‘Life at conception’ act reintroduced in Congress as Republicans control the House

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:56 PM PST
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By Jamie Bittner
“It’s an obvious fact," says Rep. Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.)

Politics

Nevada governor wants to cut business taxes, suspend gas tax

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 7:41 PM PST
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By The Associated Press
Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo told a joint session of the Democrat-controlled Legislature he wants to permanently cut taxes on Nevada businesses and suspend the state’s gasoline tax for 12 months.

Politics

Republicans push abortion restrictions as March for Life rally comes to Washington D.C.

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:27 PM PST
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By Jamie Bittner
Days before the March for Life rally, the House GOP advanced a measure called the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.”

Politics

Republicans flex their new House majority with new committee chairs

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 3:47 PM PST
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By Jamie Bittner
House Republican leadership announces new committee and conference chairs.

News

Gov. Lombardo rehires former NDOC director to lead department

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 12:40 PM PST
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By Elaine Emerson
Gov. Joe Lombardo has hired a former Nevada Department of Corrections leader to lead the department once again.

Politics

How the U.S. will pick its next House speaker

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 6:47 AM PST
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By Brendan Cullerton
Current Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-CA, is the frontrunner to become the next speaker of the House, but he is short on the votes required
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