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North Las Vegas mayor may try to replace Kihuen in Congress

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.

Nevada’s increased education spending tries to hit a moving target

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.

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.

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Cost can be barrier to public records requests in Clark County

The law allows governments to charge only the “actual cost” of reproducing a record, but a Review-Journal survey of more than 20 government entities in Clark County found fees for records requests vary widely.

Officials react to Faraday’s announcement

Various officials on Monday offered their reaction to the Faraday announcement that it was halting plans to producing cars at the Apex Industrial Park in North Las Vegas.

Amended constable bill would now include North Las Vegas

Candidates for the office of North Las Vegas constable would have to obtain law enforcement certification before getting on the ballot under an amendment made to Senate Bill 250 on Friday.

 
Fallen North Las Vegas officer honored in Nevada capital

Fallen North Las Vegas police detective Chad Parque was honored Thursday in a somber ceremony marking the 130th name to be added to the Nevada Law Enforcement Officer Memorial on the state Capitol grounds.

Democrats pepper Nevada senator over constable bill

Members of a Nevada Assembly committee on Tuesday grilled Sen. Mo Denis over his proposal to change the law requiring constables of urban areas to obtain peace officer certification.

Elected judges cannot be recalled, Nevada high court rules

The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline should decide whether judges are removed from office — not a recall effort, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

North Las Vegas mayor seeks revision to way cities tap restricted funds

Mayor John Lee will travel Monday to Carson City to testify in support of Senate Bill 78, which would create an alternative mode for North Las Vegas and other cash-strapped cities to stop tapping into restricted funds as a way to pay for daily operations.