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    Left of Center

    Nov 01, 2020

    A new Nevada environmental coalition echoes Green New Deal values — and challenges the political establishment.

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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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    How Will Budget Cuts Impact Rural, Urban Communities?

    Jul 16, 2020

    Lawmakers are meeting again for the eighth day of the special session in Carson City.

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    Lawmakers Request Federal Aid, Drop Clark County Education Bill In Special Session

    Jul 15, 2020

    Lawmakers will meet in Carson City this morning for the seventh day of the special session.

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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 31st special session of the Legislature on Friday.

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    Advocates Call On Lawmakers To Address Police Reform

    Jul 09, 2020

    Lawmakers are meeting this week in Carson City for a special session to grapple with the pandemic’s impact on the state budget.

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    The Debate Is Done, But How Will It Affect The Caucus?

    Feb 20, 2020

    New York billionaire Mike Bloomberg played defense in his presidential debate debut in Las Vegas on Wednesday. 

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    Will Iowa Caucus Fiasco Happen Here?

    Feb 06, 2020

    It’s days later, and as of this recording, they still don’t know who is the outright Democratic caucus winner in Iowa.

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    Utah Bans 'Conversion' Therapy For Minors

    Jan 27, 2020

    Utah recently became the 19th state to ban a controversial practice commonly known as conversion therapy for minors.  

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    John L: Nevada's Caucus Still Anyone's To Win

    Jan 21, 2020

    In the marathon race that is the presidential campaign season, tension is starting to build in the run-up to the February caucus in Nevada.

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    Group Sues, Saying Las Vegas Jail Wrongly Detains Immigrants

    Jan 18, 2020

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 28-year-old woman and a civil rights organization are accusing Las Vegas of violating the constitutional rights of those held at the city jail by detaining them after their jail sentence and turning them over to federal immigration authorities.

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    Nevada Group Seeks Change In State Redistricting Process

    Jan 21, 2020

    A Nevada group wants a special commission – not state lawmakers -- to redraw statewide voting maps. 

    To do that would take two consecutive votes by state residents. 

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    Opponents Warn Of Staff Exodus As US Breaks Up Lands Bureau

    Dec 14, 2019

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Opponents of the Trump administration’s plan to break up the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the country’s public lands bureau are warning of a brain drain, saying many staffers who are being reassigned are opting to quit rathe

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    Warren Hopes To Win Nevada With Her Signature Plans For Everything

    Feb 21, 2020

    Elizabeth Warren

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    Utah Student Wears Hitler Costume; Principal Suspended

    Nov 02, 2019

    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A principal and teacher in Utah have been suspended after a student at their school dressed as Hitler for a Halloween parade.

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    Water Authority, Clark County Argue Over Nevada Pipeline

    Nov 02, 2019

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Clark County officials have proposed a public lands bill aiming to create new conservation areas and allow for more development, but critics in Nevada and Utah say its language could permit a proposed water pipeline project.

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    Explainer: Battering Hand

    Nov 01, 2019

    The law of unintended consequences besets a plan to keep guns away from domestic abusers.

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    Rep. Titus On The Next Step In The Impeachment Inquiry

    Nov 01, 2019

    The push to impeach President Donald Trump is moving f

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    Kamala Harris Hopes For Big Win In Nevada

    Oct 29, 2019

    Presidential candidates on the Democratic side keep streaming into Nevada.

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    Medical Pot Users Face Barriers In Utah After Legalization

    Oct 25, 2019

     

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    Las Vegas Joins Suspension Of Immigration Holds At City Jail

    Oct 25, 2019

     

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — The city of Las Vegas has joined Clark County in suspending a program to detain jailed arrestees at the request of federal immigration authorities.

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