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New Nevada laws cover everything from rain barrels to education

More than 300 bills passed by the 2017 Legislature and signed by Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval take effect Saturday. The number represents the bulk of new laws passed. Others took effect immediately or will in the months to come.

 
Man charged with kidnapping Chinese scholar in Illinois

Kidnapping charges were filed Friday against a central Illinois man in connection with the disappearance of a visiting Chinese scholar last seen three weeks ago and who is believed by authorities to be dead.

New law to shake up housing authority leadership

Local elected officials will have more control over the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority under a new law that takes effect Saturday.

House committee OKs defense bill of interest to Nevada

A $696.5 billion defense authorization bill passed by a House committee this week includes provisions of interest to Nevada, including a rejection of the Trump administration’s call for another round of base closures.

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