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2019 Legislature

Bill to launch study of maternal mortality gets warm reception

Maternal mortality — the rate of pregnancy-related deaths — is one of the few health-care categories where Nevada fares well. But good isn’t good enough, state legislators indicated Friday at a hearing.

Nevada bill could alter plea deal process

A Nevada bill stands to strengthen stipulated plea deals and eliminate any surprises for defendants should a judge decide to deviate from agreed-upon sentences.