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New bill aims to break ties between pimps, prostitutes

CARSON CITY — Pimps were put on notice Monday that lawmakers want more severe punishment for those who exploit prostitutes and more ways to free women from their control.

Nevada Indians protest bear hunts

CARSON CITY — About 30 members of Nevada Indian tribes danced, drummed and sang outside the Legislative Building on Monday to protest the killing of bears, animals they call sacred brothers and sisters.

Legislature plans busy second week

CARSON CITY — Taxes, budgets, bears and a whole lot more — such as higher education, mining and firearms — are on tap as the second week of the Nevada Legislature begins today.

Stuck clock brought new meaning to ‘legislative time’

CARSON CITY — If you’re an outsider wandering into the Legislative Building for the first time, you must learn the definition of “legislative time.”

Democrats pledge Legislature will take action to raise revenue

CARSON CITY — The Legislature’s top two Democrats insist they will pass tax reforms — reforms that could produce more tax revenue — before the legislative session ends June 3 and force Gov. Brian Sandoval to decide whether to veto what they believe will be fairer tax laws.

Assemblyman Brooks arrested again, faces possible expulsion

Nevada Assemblyman Steven Brooks, already facing possible charges for threatening to harm a legislative leader, was arrested for the second time in less than a month early Sunday, this time on charges of domestic battery and obstructing an officer.