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‘Daily Show’ host Stewart takes shots at Bundy

“The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” was on a break last week when Cliven Bundy and the BLM were doing their dance in Bunkerville. But fear not, snark fans. Stewart returned on Monday night and wasted no time giving his take on America’s most famous rancher and the militia men who have his back.

Council agrees on recommendations to improve mental health care

Gov. Brian Sandoval’s Behavioral Health and Wellness Council concluded a two-day meeting Tuesday by reaching consensus on recommendations to improve the state’s mental health services.

Nevada’s first lady touts early education drive

Nevada’s first lady, Kathleen Sandoval, is kicking off an early education initiative in Northern Nevada, calling on businesses and civic organizations to help young students prepare for a lifetime of learning.

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Report: Nevada would benefit from transfer of federal lands

A new report analyzing the financial ramifications of a takeover of some of Nevada’s millions of acres of federal lands suggests the state would benefit from such a transfer.

Lowden still carrying debt from 2010 Senate campaign

Nevada lieutenant governor candidate Sue Lowden continues to carry the same debt from her 2010 U.S. Senate campaign as she awaits word from the Federal Election Commission on a proposed settlement plan.

Nevada settles lawsuit with former forestry chief

A former Nevada Division of Forestry battalion chief who claimed he was fired for speaking out about alleged improper management of firefighting resources in Elko County has settled his lawsuit against the state.

Whittemore’s lawyers argue federal judge can’t send him to prison

A federal judge has no jurisdiction to order Harvey Whittemore to begin serving his two-year prison term for breaking campaign contribution laws, lawyers for the former power broker argued in court papers Monday