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RTC Contemplates Bus Stop Safety

Apr 02, 2015

The Regional Transportation Commission is again looking at ways to improve safety at its bus stops.

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NV Assemblyman Gets Committee Change After Voting Against Party

Apr 01, 2015

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - A Nevada assemblyman who broke ranks with fellow Republicans on a key bill opposed by unions has moved from the committee where he was a swing voter.

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Bill Funding Private School Scholarships Passes In NV Assembly

Apr 01, 2015

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - A bill aimed at helping lower-income students afford private schools has passed the Nevada Assembly.

Lawmakers approved AB165 in a 25-17 party-line vote on Wednesday.

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Wind, Dust Advisories Through Tomorrow Morning For Las Vegas Valley

Apr 01, 2015

The Clark County Department of Air Quality has issued a dust advisory effective through Thursday morning as strong northwest winds could create unhealthy conditions.

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A Lawsuit Pushes To Make Prostitution Legal In California

Apr 02, 2015

An unusual lawsuit filed in San Francisco seeks to overturn California’s law banning prostitution.

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Lawmakers Reviewing Bill Preventing Job Background Checks

Apr 01, 2015

 

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Democrats are sponsoring a bill that would prohibit state and local government employers from running criminal background checks on potential employees.

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Las Vegas Psychiatric Hospital Reaccredited After Scandal

Apr 01, 2015

 

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas psychiatric hospital is now reaccredited after an embarrassing patient busing scandal in 2013.

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Labor Commissioner says Nevada Minimum Wage will Remain Same

Apr 01, 2015

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The Nevada Labor Commissioner's office says it's finished its annual review of the state's minimum wage and will keep it the same for the year starting July 1.

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Committee OKs Bill to Tamp Down on Disqualified Candidates

Apr 01, 2015

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada Assembly committee has approved a bill that aims to keep disqualified candidates from being seated in the Legislature.

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Bill would Create Broad Anti-Bullying Program in Nevada

Apr 01, 2015

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Lawmakers are considering a bill backed by Gov. Brian Sandoval that would implement a broad anti-bullying program throughout Nevada's school system.

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Republicans Presenting Bill to Repeal Common Core Standards

Apr 01, 2015

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A group of Nevada Republicans are leading the charge to repeal the state's Common Core K-12 education standards.

Assemblyman Brent Jones is the primary bill sponsor of AB 303 and will present the bill Wednesday before the Assembly Education Committee.

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Gov. Sandoval's Tax Plan Over First Hurdle

Mar 31, 2015

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Brian Sandoval's proposed tax plan has passed its first hurdle.

Senators voted 4-3 to pass the governor's proposal to raise business license fees on Tuesday during a Senate Revenue and Economic Development Committee meeting.

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Cliven Bundy, Supporters March On Nevada Capitol

Apr 01, 2015

The rancher and his supporters went to Carson City to back a bill they say would limit federal overreach.

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Congresssman's Yucca Mtn. Comments Ignite Flame Over Project

Apr 01, 2015

There are two words that journalists love to bring up when interviewing Nevada politicians: Yucca Mountain.

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UNR Researcher: Monster Fish Need Help

Apr 01, 2015

Mightiest creatures in the world are at risk of extinction, UNR researcher says 

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St. Sen. Ruben Kihuen Explains His Plans, If Elected To Congress

Apr 01, 2015

State Senator Ruben Kihuen announced his bid this week for the 4thCongressional District seat– a post currently held by freshman Republican Cresent Hardy.

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Las Vegas Gets 3.1 Million Visitors In February

Mar 31, 2015

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Tourism officials say 3.1 million people visited Las Vegas in February, up nearly 1 percent compared to the same month last year.

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New Plan To Protect Southwestern Willow Flycatcher

Mar 31, 2015

Two federal agencies have unveiled a plan to protect and restore habitat for the southwestern willow flycatcher, a small bird that nests along river corridors and is an endangered species.

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Las Vegas Strip Leads Drop In Gambling Revenue In February

Mar 31, 2015

LAS VEGAS (AP) — State regulators say Nevada casinos won less in February than a year ago with the Las Vegas Strip leading the drop.

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Girl, Grandmother Killed, Baby Hurt In Las Vegas Bus Stop Crash

Mar 31, 2015

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 6-year-old girl and her grandmother were killed after a car crashed into a Las Vegasbus stop.

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Bill Allows Voters to Register, Cast Ballot on Election Day

Mar 31, 2015

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Lawmakers are reviewing four Democrat-sponsored bills that would make voting easier and add more opportunities to register.

Members of the Senate Legislative Operations and Elections Committee are scheduled to review the measures on Monday.

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Bill would Allow Las Vegas School District to Deconsolidate

Mar 31, 2015

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers are planning to review a bill allowing the break-up of the Clark County School District.

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Rep. Joe Heck Updates Legislature on Drones, Tourism Efforts

Mar 31, 2015

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Republican Congressional Rep. Joe Heck says he's working on several federal bills designed to help Nevada.

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Nevada AG Asks Appeals Court to Re-Hear 'Black Widow' Case

Mar 31, 2015

The Nevada state attorney general is pointing to conflicting opinions from a federal appeals court panel, and asking for another hearing of the appeal of a Las Vegas socialite dubbed the "black widow" in the 1995 death of her millionaire husband.

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CEO To Leave Las Vegas Region's Economic Development Group

Mar 30, 2015

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance says CEO and transportation expert Tom Skancke is leaving the organization April 30 to seek new endeavors.

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