Bump stocks, which allow semi-automatic weapons to fire like machine guns, were used in mass shootings like the one that killed 60 people in Las Vegas.
Politics and Government
The results from approximately 800 ballots — which included mail ballots and ballots that were cured — were included in the results drop.
District Judge Erika Ballou has faced complaints regarding two social media posts, as well as statements she made during a sentencing hearing.
Clark County released data about votes cast from jail, but its report didn’t differentiate between jail inmates and staff.
Attorney General Aaron Ford said Nevada will be receiving upwards of $6 million in the settlement relating to allegations of “deceptive trade practices.”
Nevada’s lowest-paid workers will soon see a larger paycheck when the state’s minimum wage reaches about $11.25 an hour, all while many jobs continue to offer starting rates beyond that.
A proposal meant to bring the film industry to Nevada failed in the Legislature, but stakeholders are optimistic that the idea will stick around.
The pay raise for home care workers is significant in an industry where demand for their services is growing, while median wages have stagnated over a decade.