On lithium mining, lawmakers heard from industry advocates and environmentalists about the burgeoning future of the industry.
Politics and Government
Google plans to spend “a significant amount of dollars” to offer internet service that will help students and remote workers, an official said.
County fair horse racing events in White Pine and Elko counties are among rural Nevada’s most important tourism events.
As part of the Oakland Athletics’ nonrelocation agreement, the team could play seven home games per season away from Las Vegas and its planned Strip ballpark.
Gov. Joe Lombardo called President Biden’s actions on the border a ‘faux border crackdown,” while Nevada Democratic representatives called for more action from Congress.
Clark County’s crackdown on illegal short-term vacation rentals resulted in a record-shattering number of investigations last year.
The Clark County district attorney’s office must release more information about its practice of paying witnesses in exchange for their testimony, according to the terms of a legal settlement filed Friday in District Court.
Clark County commissioners say they want to hear first-hand why a committee of citizens is exploring creating a new city in the eastern side of the Las Vegas Valley.
Experts are praising Clark County’s proposed rewrite of its policies on workplace harassment, bullying and discrimination.
The summit aimed to foster discussion among those who could provide solutions. At least two state senators left with ideas to propose during the 2019 legislative session.
Spreading the office’s specialized prosecution team across 10 courtrooms means they will have a harder time providing support to frightened victims who may leave court before testifying, according to spokeswoman Audrie Locke.
Clark County government employees would receive increased training on sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination under a proposed policy rewrite.
Clark County has hired an outside law firm to investigate new claims that Public Defender Phil Kohn acted inappropriately toward female employees, according to a knowledgeable source.
Repeat offenders could be evicted from their homes, according to the new Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority policy approved Thursday and slated to take effect in August.
Half of that money will be earmarked for public safety, including the Metropolitan Police Department and jail operations. Metro would receive $3.8 million more than its expected operation costs so it can create 36 full-time and 17 part-time positions.