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Prosecutors call on Sandoval, Laxalt to enforce background check law

Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson is one of three Democratic prosecutors calling on Nevada’s Republican governor, attorney general to enforce the initiative passed by voters in 2016 while court challenges proceed.

Sisolak calls for senator recall recount to be withdrawn

Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak on Wednesday called on the Nevada Secretary of State’s office to rescind its demand that county staff verify more than 1,200 individual signatures in a recall effort targeting a state senator.

DA Wolfson joins prosecutors in urging ‘common sense’ gun laws

Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson recalled the terror of the Las Vegas Strip shooting Wednesday and joined other prosecutors from American cities who gathered here to push for “commonsense” gun laws.

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After outcry, Nevada delays school gender diversity regulation

More than 50 speakers commented Tuesday about the proposed regulation outlining how school districts should treat gender diverse students, with many saying it would go against their Christian values.

 
Las Vegas shooting survivors ask, ‘What about us?’

A group of about 150 survivors of the Oct. 1 Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting delivered a recurring message Tuesday: “What about us?”

Las Vegas officials hope making city ‘smarter’ means getting safer

As the city works towards a courtyard setup where homeless people can access a range of services, officials also are testing cameras that will show whether the new facilities are putting a dent in the high number of Las Vegans who live on the streets.

More than 1 answer to how well Nevada funds education

A circular debate between public school advocates and legislators over whether the state’s education system gets enough money has forestalled significant improvement.

Lawsuit claiming Nevada senator violated state constitution dismissed

The suit filed by the Nevada Policy Research Institute argued that state Sen. Heidi Gansert, R-Reno, violated the state Constitution by simultaneously working for the legislative and executive branches of government.

Las Vegas woman goes from homeless to White House fellow

At age 17, Cristina Hernandez found herself homeless in Las Vegas. Hernandez could have been sucked into a world where she would have to scrounge to survive. Instead, she chose to create opportunities. She succeeded so well that today at age 33, she has hit the sweet spot in Washington, landing a coveted White House fellowship.

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