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FAMILY PROMISE

Bill would give panel input on appointees

CARSON CITY — A Nevada assemblyman said Friday that he was not trying to get back at any particular governor with his bill that would require a legislative committee to review and confirm some gubernatorial appointments.

New effort targets illegal prostitution in LV

For advocates of legalized prostitution in Las Vegas, it was like a scene out of a dream: a licensed brothel owner and a card-carrying prostitute openly holding court inside a casino on the Strip.

Pipeline hearing postponed

A state hearing on the last and most contentious part of the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s groundwater pipeline plan has been delayed until fall 2011.

Numerous counts alleged in indictment

The married couple accused of duping senior citizens and Asians out of more than $150,000 in a pigeon drop scam were indicted this week on multiple charges, including kidnapping, robbing an elderly person and obtaining money under false pretenses.

NASCAR party coming to Vegas

Citing an aggressive pitch from Las Vegas officials that stressed plentiful rooms at reasonable rates and the opportunity to stage additional fan activities on the city’s famous Strip, NASCAR announced Thursday it will be moving its annual season-ending party to Las Vegas.

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SEOUL, South Korea

Investment bank hired to sell Vantage Lofts

A California investment banking firm has been retained to sell the $37.5 million first mortgage on Vantage Lofts, a luxury condominium development in Henderson that stopped construction and filed for bankruptcy last year.

Regional casinos showing signs of recovery

A day after Penn National Gaming blew away earnings projections, Pinnacle Entertainment backed up Wall Street’s thesis that regional gaming markets are showing small signs of recovery.

WORKERS STILL ON THE JOB

The developer of the Fontainebleau has $130 million available to continue funding construction, a spokesman for the project said Friday, keeping more than 3,300 construction workers moving the project toward an October opening.

MGM Mirage chief earned more than $3 million in 2008

MGM Mirage Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim Murren earned more than $3 million in pay during 2008, roughly $5.4 million less than he was compensated in 2007, according a company filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission late Friday.

Bankruptcy court likened to brothel by vexed investor

A 70-year-old retired petroleum engineer who lost $200,000 invested with hard-money lender USA Capital may learn the limits of freedom of speech when he appears before a bankruptcy judge in May.

April 25 Swimming Summaries

Follow the link for Saturday’s boys and girls swimming summaries.

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