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    The History And Influence Of Nevada's Black Lawmakers

    Feb 26, 2021

    There are 10 Black lawmakers serving in the Nevada State Legislature – that’s a larger share than African Americans in the statewide population.

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    How Do You Buy Your Marijuana?

    Feb 01, 2021

    Like almost every other industry in the state, Nevada's cannabis industry was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic when it first started.

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    Looking Ahead To The Legislative Session

    Jan 29, 2021

    Lawmakers return to Carson City for the regular legislative session beginning next Monday.

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    Advocates Lukewarm On Special Session Police Reforms

    Aug 06, 2020

    The second special session of the summer just ended last night.

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    Special Session Grapples With Looming Wave Of Evictions

    Aug 04, 2020

    Lawmakers approved a bill Monday night that would pause eviction proceedings for 30 days, so tenants and landlords have the chance to settle out of court.

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    Lawmakers Pursue A Legislative Bonanza In Second Special Session

    Aug 03, 2020

    Lawmakers have been in Carson City since Friday for the 32nd special session of the state Legislature.

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    Former Lawmakers Weigh In On Special Sessions

    Jul 31, 2020

    Lawmakers are meeting today in Carson City for a second special session.

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    Lawmakers Approve Deep Cuts On Final Day Of Special Session

    Jul 20, 2020

    Lawmakers wrapped up the 31st special session of the state legislature last night.

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    Mail-In Ballots, County Seats Highlight Upcoming Primary Election

    Jun 04, 2020

    Election season remains in full swing. Next Tuesday is Nevada’s primary, and due to the pandemic, every registered voter has the option of voting by mail. 

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    Confronting Nevada's Post-Coronavirus Budget

    May 19, 2020

    So far, Nevada's response to COVID-19 seems to be working. Governor Steve Sisolak issued his emergency order to close nonessential businesses back in March.

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    New Nevada Laws Restrict Guns And Vapes, Tax E-Cigarettes

    Jan 02, 2020
    New laws that went into effect Wednesday in Nevada ban the use of vaping products and electronic cigarettes in most public places and levy a new 30% wholesale tax on e-cigarettes.
     
    A gun law bans bump stocks, creates laws to take guns away from potentially dangerous or at-r
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    Legislative Commission Votes To Appeal Tax Case Ruling

    Jan 02, 2020

    The Nevada Legislative Commission has voted to appeal a ruling that disqualified legislative lawyers from representing Democrats in a lawsuit over the constitutionality of two tax measures.

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    Joe Neal: The Westside Slugger

    Jan 16, 2019

    Joe Neal was the first African American elected to Nevada’s Senate, a position he held for 32 years.

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    Newly Elected Nevada Lawmakers Attend Freshman Orientation

    Nov 29, 2018

     

    CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada's new lawmakers have gone back to the classroom.

    The freshman class of the General Assembly took part in a three-day orientation earlier this month to get ready for the session that will start next year.

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    Lawmakers Gather For Ceremony, Week 1 At Nevada Legislature

    Feb 06, 2017

    CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada legislators are converging on Carson City to start the biennial lawmaking process Monday and resolve budget conflicts that could be seriously complicated by efforts in Washington, D.C., to roll back the Affordable Care Act.

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    The Politics Of The Proposed Stadium, Voting Rights and Gun Control

    Sep 09, 2016

    It’s the question dominating Nevada politics: Will elected officials ultimately side with developers and an NFL team owner to put $750 million in taxpayer dollars into a stadium?

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    Can Republicans Hold Onto the Legislature?

    Mar 23, 2016

    So, as of last week’s deadline, we now know who’s running for local offices in Nevada, including the state legislature.

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    Can Democrats Take Back Nevada's Legislature?

    Mar 16, 2016

    Democrats lost both the state Senate and Assembly in 2014, by the narrowest of margins. Now, according to Democratic leaders, they're poised to take it back.

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    Democrats Back Former Lawmaker’s Bid To Return To Assembly

    Feb 26, 2016

    HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Assembly Democrats are supporting a former lawmaker's bid to retake a seat she used to hold in the Henderson area.

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    Special Session

    Mar 02, 2010
    The discussions are continuing in Carson City but the governor is threatening to cut off debate on Sunday night and veto whatever happens after that. Even the Republicans are unhappy with his behavior.
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