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Nevada senator wants to close tax deduction loophole for lobbyists

In the midst of the tax-cut battle on Capitol Hill, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto plans to file legislation Wednesday that would close a loophole used by corporate lobbyists influencing policy on the local level.

 
Ex-Raiders celebrate Henderson students’ activity achievement

Four ex-players and members of the Raiderettes cheer students at Josh Stevens Elementary for logging 645,070 minutes of physical activity as part of the NFL Play 60 Challenge.

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Benefits threatened in Clark County, state teachers unions feud

National, state organizations say local teachers will lose access to benefits like legal representation and liability insurance on Friday as a result of an ongoing dispute over how members’ dues are spent.

Developer donates to bicycle coalition’s awareness campaign

The Sky Canyon master-planned community’s developer donated $15,000 to support the Southern Nevada Bicycle Coalition’s public awareness campaign aimed at reducing vehicle collisions with pedestrians and cyclists.

Senate Republican tax plan clears key hurdle, but final vote uncertain

President Donald Trump went to Capitol Hill on Tuesday searching for votes for a massive $1.4 trillion tax-cut package as GOP leaders scrambled to sway a dozen lawmakers who remained on the fence and threatened passage of the much ballyhooed bill.

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.

Judge rules Trump’s pick should lead consumer watchdog agency

A federal judge has ruled in favor of President Trump in his effort to appoint the acting head of nation’s top financial watchdog agency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Self-taught rocket scientist eyes new launch date in Calif.

Self-taught rocket scientist “Mad” Mike Hughes says he won’t let a little red tape stand in his way and plans to launch his steam-powered vessel on Monday in the ghost town of Amboy, California.

Homeless Samaritan to get house, dream truck and annual salary

A New Jersey woman has raised more than $385,000 for a Philadelphia homeless man who came to her roadside aid — enough to buy him a home and his dream truck, and provide him with a small annual salary.