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Sessions defends immigration policy in Reno speech

As protesters rallied outside a Reno casino Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions used a speech to a conference of school resource officers to publicly defend the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance policy on illegal immigration.

Feds will reimburse Nevada $2M for Las Vegas shooting costs

Nevada will receive full reimbursement from the federal government for overtime costs through a Justice Department program that helps states and communities with extraordinary events, like the Oct. 1 mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip.

Groups pursue increase to education funding in Nevada

Last week, advocates held a live Q&A with the Clark County School District budget chief and challenged legislators at a public meeting to step up to the plate. Other behind-the-scenes organizing efforts also are quietly building momentum.