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Will Assembly serve the elite or the masses?

It’s the Nevada Assembly’s turn to be the grown-ups in Carson City when it decides whether to gut the anti-SLAPP law, which is meant to deter lawsuits filed to punish and silence critical commentary and investigative journalism.

Bill would change Nevada’s anti-Slapp law

A bill being sought in the Legislature by Wynn Resorts that critics argue would substantially weaken Nevada’s anti-SLAPP statute flew through the state Senate earlier this month and is now awaiting a hearing in the Assembly Judiciary Committee.

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Bill banning gifts from lobbyists moves forward

A bill banning gifts from lobbyists to Nevada lawmakers and imposing tougher campaign reporting requirements was approved Monday by a Senate committee.

Heller visits Nevada Legislature; talks veteran issues, I-11

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller said Monday that wait times for Nevada veterans who have filed benefit claims with the Veterans Administration have improved significantly but remain one of the longest in the nation.

Nevada ‘campus carry’ bill approved in Assembly

A controversial bill that would allow people with concealed weapons permits to carry their guns on Nevada college campuses won approval in the Assembly on Monday and now goes to the Senate.

NLV mayor backs bankruptcy power for cities, counties

A bill that would permit Nevada cities and counties to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection was endorsed Friday by North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee.

Nevada’s ‘religious freedom’ legislation declared dead

Sponsors of the bill in Carson City say outrage and a boycott call following passage of a similar law in Indiana have dampened their desire for legislation seen by many as enabling discrimination.