WASHINGTON — A shift in the political landscape in 2017 begins with the dizzying domination of the news cycle by President Donald Trump’s Twitter account, the reckoning of sexual harassment allegations, tragic mass shootings and the stumbling governance of Republicans in Congress.
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Nevada could soon join the ranks of states that have been sued over the way they fund public education. Several activist groups in Nevada have indicated they are considering such a step.
The unprecedented order issued this week by State Engineer Jason King prohibits new domestic wells anywhere in the Pahrump Valley unless property owners first purchase existing water rights.
Nearly 91,000 Nevadans enrolled in coverage for 2018 through the state exchange created by the Affordable Care Act during a shortened sign-up period, new data show. That exceeded the total for last year by about 1,900.
Egan Walker, a family court judge in Washoe County, was selected from three finalists for the vacancy on the Washoe County District Court bench created by the death in October of Chief Judge Patrick Flanagan .
North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee told the Review-Journal Tuesday he’s “very seriously considering” running for the congressional seat held by U.S. Rep. Ruben Kihuen, who said he will not seek a second term amid sexual harassment allegations.
Anti-bullying legislation passed in 2015 and strengthened this year led to a sharp increase in the number of reported incidents, disciplinary actions, official tells State Board of Education.
Changes have come to security at Hoover Dam, with National Park Service rangers taking over law enforcement duties from the now-defunct Bureau of Reclamation police department.
State Board of Agriculture votes to seek a nonprofit group to manage 3,000 free-roaming mustangs in Northern Nevada, a move that critics say could ultimately put the horses at risk of slaughter.
The annual report by the United Health Foundation ranks states on 35 factors divided into five categories: behaviors; community and environment; policy; clinical care; and outcomes.
The calls for Rep. Ruben Kihuen’s resignation came quickly — much too quickly.
As the state’s population grows more diverse, more funding is going to help students from low-income families and English language learners. But education advocates say that doesn’t lift kids who aren’t in those challenged groups.
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is reviewing a proposal to allow at least 80,000 participants and eventually as many as 100,000 at Burning Man in the Black Rock Desert, which is currently limited to 68,000.
Two new names and one familiar one are headed to the governor for consideration to lead the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority.
Nevada lawmakers on Thursday moved to replenish a state fund earmarked for protecting visiting politicians. The fund was unexpectedly depleted in the wake of the Oct. 1 mass shooting, which prompted visits from President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.
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The Monday morning low was 91, well above the record of 87 set in 2003 and tied in 2017. The afternoon high was 112.
A juvenile was killed early Tuesday morning in a multiple-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 95 in Henderson.
The pizzeria, which has been named among the best in Nevada and the best in the United States, is renovating an existing space in Henderson.
Three bike riders, each suffering from Parkinson’s disease, rode through Red Rock Canyon as part of a mission to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease.