The results from approximately 800 ballots — which included mail ballots and ballots that were cured — were included in the results drop.
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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.”
Experts say redacting the records violates state law and damages government transparency.
Rep. Susie Lee demanded accountability for a company that contracted with local governments in Nevada for COVID-19 testing but whose results were almost entirely wrong.
Clark County School District Superintendent Jesus Jara spoke to congressional leaders about the impacts of COVID-19 on school reopening.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra will meet with public health officials and Gov. Steve Sisolak on Thursday.
Nevada has plummeted to the bottom of a federal list for the percentage of vaccinations for the most vulnerable population — nursing home residents.
The $570 million Emergency Federal Leave Plan would provide up to 600 hours of paid leave to federal civil workers who have no sick time remaining, but need time off to care for themselves or others due to illness and school closures caused by the coronavirus.
A $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief and economic stimulus bill proposed by President Joe Biden could increase federal aid to Nevada to $3.9 billion.
West Virginia has led other states, including Nevada, when it comes to distributing the coronavirus vaccine to its residents, in part by partnering with smaller pharmacy chains and community groups.
Wide-spread logistical problems hindering the rollout have spurred the Nevada congressional delegation to pressure the Biden administration to streamline the process.
Rosen told the Review-Journal she will hold virtual roundtable discussions and meetings with residents of the state’s 17 counties over a seven-day period, beginning Friday.
As the coronavirus ravages state budgets, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto plans to push for the Senate to take up a House bill to provide local governments with federal assistance.