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Debate: Should the Silver State repeal mining-tax cap?

Proponents of a ballot measure that would remove a mining-tax cap from the Nevada constitution said the industry has a sweetheart deal that keeps it from paying its fair share, while opponents said the measure is the first step toward raising taxes and discouraging mining companies from doing business in the state.

NLV police: Man shot at officers after friend killed in shootout

A man arrested in connection with shooting at North Las Vegas police wanted to avenge the death of his friend, who had ties to gangs and died during a shootout with officers earlier this week, the Review-Journal has learned.

 
Legal hurdles cleared, Nevada sees first same-sex marriage

Clark County granted its first same-sex marriage license just after 5 p.m. Thursday, ending days of legal wrangling and waiting for gay and lesbian couples across Nevada.

Study: Eliminate licensing barriers for mental health professionals

Nevada faces a shortage of mental health workers, but some of the barriers contributing to the scarcity of professionals could be eliminated during the 2015 legislative session, according to a study released Thursday by the Guinn Center for Policy Priorities.

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RTC says Big Bus Las Vegas should ask for own stops

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada will continue talks with a private tour bus company wanting to use public transit stops on the Strip but made it clear Thursday that the best solution may be for it to petition the city or county for its own stops.

Program allows company employees to give students a boost

When staff members at the Nevada Title Company and its affiliate, Nevada Construction Services, delivered school and personal grooming supplies to fifth-grade students at Ira J. Earl Elementary School, 1463 Marion Drive, they hoped they were delivering a piece of the puzzle to create more successful students.