Former President Donald Trump tossed his support behind John Lee ahead of the June 11 primary.
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A senior member of the House Aviation subcommittee, Rep. Dina Titus backed the FAA Reauthorization Act, which will provide funding for general aviation airports.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal owner and majority shareholder of Las Vegas Sands Corp. will be a major backer of the Preserve America super PAC.
Nevada’s 13,000 home care workers could see big increases to minimum wage and reimbursement rates under legislative proposals presented.
Nevada officials, including Gov. Joe Lombardo and Sen. Jacky Rosen, have urged the U.S. Postal Service to reconsider plans to move the mail center to California.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada accused Elko County of failing to create a process for inmates to vote while in jail.
Nevada’s largest state employee union is suing Gov. Joe Lombardo for vetoing a bill that would have funded a cost of living pay increase approved by state officials.
Lawmakers and advocates are urging the passage of several bills related to gender-affirming care and LGBTQ rights.
“What I’m asking for in this particular bill is really to try and protect those kids who are nonverbal, who aren’t really able to communicate what’s been going on with them in the classroom,” said Sen. Scott Hammond, R-Las Vegas.
The secretary of state’s office requested $30 million for the implementation of the state’s top-down voter registration system, which will change the way Nevada currently maintains its voter lists.
The Nevada Legislature began its 82nd regular session with lawmakers taking the oath of office. Also on the agenda: voting for officers and introducing bills.
Gov. Joe Lombardo signed two executive orders that end COVID-19 directives and direct the Department of Administration to make recommendations concerned with state employment.