Legislators strike back at graffiti with bill

Legislators got tough Sunday with juveniles who graffiti private or public property. On a 40-2 vote, the Assembly approved a Senate-passed bill that allows civil lawsuits to be filed against the parents of children under age 18 if the juveniles have defaced property with graffiti. The property owner can seek triple damages and lawyer fees.

Lawmakers scratching, clawing for budget deal

CARSON CITY – Leading lawmakers on Sunday scurried between the Capitol and the Legislative Building but didn’t strike a budget deal with GOP Gov. Brian Sandoval, leaving the two sides just a few days to complete a two-year state funding plan before a June 7 deadline.

Officers identified in fatal northeast valley shooting

Two officers involved in the fatal shooting of a man after responding to a domestic disturbance call in the northeast valley Friday morning were identified Sunday as Robert S. Thompson and Baudelio Gastelum, Las Vegas police said.

Outdoor Brief

For many local anglers, catfish put the “sport” in fishing. They are strong fighters and larger than the common bullhead. Catfish offer good flavor at the dinner table, too.

Out There

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Correction

Due to incorrect information provided to the newspaper, the location of the Snow Mountain Pow Wow on the Las Vegas Paiute reservation was incorrect. The reservation is located at exit 99 off of U.S. Highway 95 northwest of Las Vegas.

Give principals more leeway on staffing

To the editor: As a former New York City public school teacher of 30 years, I have a few observations to make about our educational problems in Nevada.

Tax sunsets rising

It was looking so promising for the anti-tax caucus. For the first time in nearly a decade, it appeared the Nevada political faction that believes taxes are always bad was poised to win the day.

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