Lewis Jordan, executive director of the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority, earned more than $257,000 in base pay in 2022.
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Nevada attorneys made big promises when they pushed for a change to probate law more than a decade ago.
A bill that attempts to close a tax loophole revealed by a Review-Journal investigation passed the Legislature and awaits action by Gov. Joe Lombardo.
Experts say the legislation to close the transfer tax loophole will not result in a significant increase in the payments.
Nevada lawmakers are looking to close a loophole that has let casinos and other big property owners avoid paying transfer taxes.
Lawmakers introduced the bill in response to a Review-Journal investigation that showed some of the largest real estate transactions did not pay a transfer tax.
Proposed legislation would ensure the tax still applies if the property is transferred to a business entity that was “formed for the purpose of avoiding those taxes.”
A bill would raise the tax slapped on sales of homes, warehouses and other real estate in Nevada.
Ex-Assemblywoman Shea Backus, who served in Assembly District 37 from 2018-2020, is trying to win back the seat this year.
Two-term incumbent Assemblywoman Michelle Gorelow is facing off with two challengers, a Republican and a Libertarian.