In his bid to represent Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District, state Sen. Scott Hammond, R-Las Vegas, wants tax reform, Obamacare repealed and federal legislation encouraging school choice. Hammond made his comments while appearing on Nevada Politics Today.
Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson is one of three Democratic prosecutors calling on Nevada’s Republican governor, attorney general to enforce the initiative passed by voters in 2016 while court challenges proceed.
Two Democratic Assemblywomen will not run for re-election in 2018.
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.
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.
State officials are encouraging people who attended the Route 91 Harvest festival on Oct. 1 to apply for assistance from a state program for crime victims.
Three elected conservatives have endorsed Victoria Seaman in the crowded Republican primary for Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District. Seaman is a one-term assemblywoman and is one of several Republicans seeking the nomination.
A circular debate between public school advocates and legislators over whether the state’s education system gets enough money has forestalled significant improvement.
A $700 billion defense bill awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature includes provisions that would benefit Nevada military installations and personnel, but the funding for those programs remains up in the air because of a 2011 budget law.
Governor’s office tells state agency that oversees charter schools to start over after it fails to interview three candidates for executive director post or submit their resumes or qualifications.
