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Revived Commission To Address Concerns Of Surging Asian-American Community

Nov 27, 2019

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders represent the fastest growing demographic in Nevada.

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Clark County To Assist On Truancy, Homelessness And High-Speed Trains

Oct 21, 2019

The Clark County Commission is one of the most powerful governing bodies in Nevada.

And it’s overseeing some pretty big projects in the Las Vegas area.

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Clark County Approves Millions To Combat Absenteeism, Truancy In Schools

Oct 17, 2019

Clark County officials plan to spend $12 million to combat chronic absenteeism and truancy in schools, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

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As Vaping Illnesses Rise, Should Governments Step In?

Oct 11, 2019

The number of illnesses and deaths in the country tied to vaping – or using electronic cigarettes - continues to rise.

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Hangover Cures, Child Fatalities On Clark County Commission Radar

Aug 29, 2019

Clark County Commission meetings can be a long list of mundane ordinances and business requests.

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Former Titus Staffer To Run For Clark County Commission

Aug 06, 2019

A former staffer for Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus is running for Clark County Commission.

Hunter Cain’s campaign said in a press release today he’s pursuing the District C seat currently held by Larry Brown.

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Will A Sales Tax Increase Give CCSD A Bump?

Jul 19, 2019

Despite a lingering shortage in education funding, Clark County School District could get a cash infusion that would address some longtime needs.

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Water Authority To Ask County To Make Temporary Tax Permanent

Jul 18, 2019

On Thursday, the Southern Nevada Water Authority will ask the Clark County Commission to consider making permanent a temporary tax that’s already raised more than $1 billion.

A quarter-cent sales tax went into effect in 1998, but it expires in 2025.

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Clark County Approves $6.1 Million To Help Homeless Families

Jun 19, 2019

The Clark County Commission approved $6.1 million for housing assistance programs intended to help homeless families.

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Marijuana License Money To Help Aid Homeless

May 23, 2019

During the 2016 election, recreational marijuana became law of th

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Monorail Asks For Up To $135 Million In Public Funds For Expansion

May 09, 2019

The cost of a proposed expansion to the Las Vegas Monorail has gone up since the project was first brought to the Clark County Commission.

The company asked commissioners this week to guarantee a public contribution of up to $135 million would be available.

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Segerblom Tells Absentee Landlords To Fix Up Dilapidated Apartments

Apr 30, 2019

Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom put landlords on notice: Keep up your apartment complexes — or else.

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Clark County Commissioners Open To Gun Restrictions

Apr 29, 2019

CARSON CITY (AP) — A portion of the Clark County Commission have voiced general support for considering firearm restrictions on the Las Vegas Strip if Nevada lawmakers give them the power to create stricter firearm laws.

The county would be given such powe

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Bill Would Add 2 Spots To The Clark County Commission

Mar 08, 2019

A bill in the Nevada legislature would increase the number of seats on the Clark County Commission from seven to nine.

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Clark County Expected To Fill Senate Vacancy Next Week

Mar 08, 2019

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Clark County Commission is expected to decide next week who will fill the state Senate seat left vacant when the former majority leader suddenly resigned.

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Michael Naft Replaces Sisolak On County Commission

Feb 07, 2019

When Steve Sisolak became governor, he appointed Michael Naft to rep

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Clark County Commission Votes To Raise Sewer Rates For Residents

Feb 06, 2019

The Clark County Commission approved a rate hike increase for sewer services over the next decade.

Clark County Water Reclamation District officials said today they need the additional revenue to make improvements to the state’s largest wastewater system.

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New Clark County Commissioner Vows Maryland Parkway Upgrade

Jan 25, 2019

New Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom wants to give Maryland Parkway a facelift.

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Post-Commission, Chris G Will Teach People To Campaign

Jan 09, 2019

Chris Giunchigliani mounted one of the toughest Democratic primaries for go

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Sisolak Picks Titus Staffer As County Commission Replacement

Jan 08, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has named a longtime staffer for Democratic U.S. Rep. Dina Titus as his replacement on the Clark County Commission.

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New Commission Members Sworn In, Kirkpatrick Named Chairwoman

Jan 08, 2019

The Clark County Commissioners selected Marilyn Kirkpatrick to be their new chairwoman and swore in three new members on Monday.

District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez swore in Commissioners Tick Segerblom, Justin Jones and Jim Gibson at the meeting.

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After County Commission, Susan Brager Eyes A Regent Role

Jan 03, 2019

She's a Democrat, she started the job in 2007, and now she's term-limited out.

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Commissioners Appoint 2 To Fill Nevada Senate Vacancies

Dec 05, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Commissioners in Clark County appointed two Democrats on Tuesday to fill vacancies in the Nevada state Senate created by the results of last month's election.