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Putting great teachers in every Nevada classroom

As a lifelong advocate for top-quality education and the founder of Nevada’s first nonprofit, college-preparatory school, I have learned from personal experience that the power of a dedicated, talented educator knows no bounds. Exceptional teachers come to the classroom from all backgrounds and paths, and inspire and energize their students to learn. Each and every child in Nevada, regardless of economic status or background, deserves a leader at the front of the classroom who is willing to go above and beyond to help each student realize his or her full potential.

Mug-shot sites have their rights

If you get arrested, smile for your booking photo. In one of the latest marriages of technology and entrepreneurship, websites that peddle in mug shots and arrest records are popping up and prompting debate about public records.

Tickets for Mayweather Jr.-Alvarez fight sold out

Less than 24 hours after going on sale and despite prices ranging from $350 to $2,000, tickets for the Sept. 14 megafight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez at the 16,200-seat MGM Grand Garden are sold out, the promoter announced Wednesday.

Heller says he will vote in favor of immigration bill in Senate

Removing any doubt, Republican U.S. Sen. Dean Heller of Nevada announced Wednesday he will vote for the comprehensive immigration bill headed to final Senate passage.

Las Vegas advocate praises gay marriage court decision

Lee Plotkin of Las Vegas planned Wednesday around the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage, and for good reason. He and his longtime partner were legally married at San Francisco City Hall in 2004, but then that state’s high court stopped the practice.

Explosive display encourages fireworks safety

Fireworks go on sale this weekend, and the fire department is doing its part to ensure safety — by detonating watermelons.

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