Lawmakers hear proposal for new UNLV hotel administration building

UNLV officials on Tuesday were optimistic about a long-delayed project to build a new home for the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration after it was heard by a joint committee in Carson City without questions or concerns.

Council split over regulating downtown advertising wraps

Members of the Las Vegas City Council remain divided over how to regulate building-sized advertising wraps downtown. On Tuesday, the council’s recommending committee voted for a bill that would set size and use restrictions on the wraps, but only after shortening the amount of time a sign permit would cover.

Senate OKs resolution seeking annual legislative sessions

A resolution that could eventually lead to annual sessions for the Nevada Legislature won approval Tuesday in the state Senate on a straight party-line vote.

County invests $3 million in contract to improve Family Services

A $3 million consulting contract between county Family Services and a North Carolina-based nonprofit, Action for Child Protection, was unanimously approved Tuesday by the Clark County Commission.

Commission appoints Odis Thompson to state Assembly

Odis “Tyrone” Thompson has his work cut out for him: taking over an Assembly district that became vacant following the historic expulsion of his predecessor.

County police funding plan comes in short of sheriff’s request

Clark County commissioners voted 5-2 Tuesday to support a tentative $489 million budget for the Metropolitan Police Department, leaving a disappointed Sheriff Doug Gillespie $13 million shy of his $502 million budget request.

Heck reaches out to doctors, medical PACs for early boost in 2014 race

Expecting a re-election fight, Rep. Joe Heck reached out to doctors and health care political action committees for an early boost to his 2014 campaign, according to federal documents made available Monday.

One killed in late-night accident

One person is dead after a late Monday accident near Blue Diamond Road and Decatur Boulevard.

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