Democratic lawmakers are expected to schedule a hearing this week to ask questions of Attorney General Adam Laxalt about corruption allegations that federal authorities have already dismissed.

Although Gov. Brian Sandoval strongly opposed the legalization of marijuana, he hopes his proposed excise tax on the drug can bring millions of dollars to the state’s education system.

Industry leaders and renewable energy advocates think believe lithium, which is found in Nevada, could revolutionize modern battery making processes and help develop better rechargeable batteries.

A North Las Vegas Democrat is proposing Nevada outlaw questions about criminal convictions on applications to work at state and local government facilities.

Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson says he wants to give offenders a better chance at successfully re-entering society.

Nevada lawmakers are moving quickly on a measure to try and end a lawsuit aimed at preventing the breakup the Clark County School District.

A Sparks Democrat wants physicians to cut off life support within 24 hours of a patient being declared brain-dead in Nevada with or without family consent.

A person is defined as dead under state law when their circulatory, respiratory or entire brain function has ended.

A national debate over local governments' role in immigration enforcement is playing out in the Nevada Legislature.

A Republican bill introduced Monday would prohibit city and county officials from discouraging law enforcement agencies from implementing federal immigration laws.

Democratic lawmakers are proposing eliminating plastic bags from checkout counters across Nevada within five years.

Legislation introduced Monday would require grocery stores, restaurants and other retailers to tax customers 10 cents per plastic bag from July through 2021.

A Boulder City Republican is seeking a new state tax on renewable energy producers in Nevada.

Sen. Joseph Hardy is proposing the Department of Taxation set fees based on the amount of electricity a company or person generates from renewables in a year.

Taxpayers will not be picking up the bill if supporters are successful in getting the Las Vegas airport renamed for the former U.S. senator.