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Las Vegas Issues $250 Fine Against Host Of Large Trump Event

Aug 08, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The city of Las Vegas has issued a civil penalty against a hotel for hosting a faith-based campaign event for President Donald Trump that violated a mandate intended to limit the spread of COVID-19 despite warnings from city and state officials.

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Sisolak Signs Police Reforms, Including Chokehold Ban

Aug 08, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada’s governor has signed into law two law enforcement-related measures passed by lawmakers in light of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, who died after an officer pressed a knee to his neck.

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Sisolak Signs Bill Allowing 30-day Eviction Proceeding Stay

Aug 08, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak signed into law Friday a measure allowing courts to slow down the rental eviction process to allow landlords and tenants to try to work out a resolution.

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Mining Tax Proposal Falls 1 Vote Short In Special Session

Jul 17, 2020

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Special Session Stalls As COVID-19 Cases Mount

Jul 14, 2020

Lawmakers met in Carson City again Monday for the fifth day of a special session. Normally, a special session would be a couple of days at most.

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State Lawmakers Check In About The Special Session

Jul 10, 2020

State lawmakers will meet for the third day of the 31^st special session of the Legislature on Friday.

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No Votes Yet In "As Long As It Takes" Nevada Budget Session

Jul 09, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers have not yet voted on any budget proposals in the Legislature's emergency special session, which began on Wednesday.

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Nevada To Limit Public Access To Special Legislative Session

Jun 27, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — When Nevada lawmakers convene for a special session to address coronavirus-related budget shortfalls, the normally bustling legislative building will be closed to the public.

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Sisolak Agrees To Delay Legislative Special Session To July

Jun 24, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak agreed on Monday to Democrats' request to delay convening a special session of the Legislature until early July.

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Sisolak Hints At Special Session, Promises Protesters Reform

Jun 08, 2020

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — After eight straight nights of protests, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has vowed to address systemic racism when the state Legislature convenes.

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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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Sandoval Promises No Special Session For Legislature

Jun 02, 2017

Governor Sandoval promised Friday morning there would not be a need for a special session of the Legislature.

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Sandoval Signs Legislation Funding Stadium, Convention Center

Oct 17, 2016

Gov. Brian Sandoval signed Senate Bill 1 Monday authorizing a $750 million tax subsidy for the $1.9 billion domed stadium planned to help bring the NFL to Las Vegas.

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Assembly Passes Stadium Bill; Next Step, Gov. Sandoval

Oct 14, 2016

A plan to put $750 million in hotel tax dollars toward an NFL stadium in Las Vegas has passed its second major hurdle in the Nevada Legislature.

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Despite Last Minute Report On Stadium-Related Road Costs, Assembly Approves Tax Hike

Oct 14, 2016

The State Assembly voted 28-13 to approve a bill raising hotel room taxes to help pay for a domed stadium.

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Assembly Passes More Cops Tax, But Critics Of Stadium Proposal Remain

Oct 13, 2016

Nevada's legislature continues to debate plans for a football stadium and convention center expansion in Las Vegas.

But another piece of legislation passed Thursday in the Assembly related the overall proposal.

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Special Session Day Two: Senate Approves Hotel Tax Hike For Stadium

Oct 12, 2016

State lawmakers took Wednesday off in observance of the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur.

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Giunchigliani Blasts Stadium Proposal

Oct 11, 2016

Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani is lambasting the process lawmakers are using to vet a plan that would publicly fund an NFL stadium in Las Vegas.

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John L Smith: It's All Just Politicking And Last-Minute Deals

Oct 11, 2016

Long-time Las Vegas journalist John L. Smith joins KNPR to discuss Donald Trump's rally in Henderson, the special session and more.

On the rally:

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Governor Sandoval Sets Agenda For Stadium Special Session

Oct 10, 2016

A special legislative session starts today to consider public financing for a football stadium and convention center upgrades in Las Vegas.

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Sandoval Sets Oct. 10 Date For Las Vegas Stadium Special Session

Oct 05, 2016

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gov. Brian Sandoval says he'll call the Nevada Legislature into special session next week to consider publicly funding an NFL stadium in Las Vegas that could be home to the Raiders.