Some Republicans in Congress – including Nevada’s Sen. Dean Heller — are giving political contributions from Las Vegas casino kingpin Steve Wynn to charity in light of sexual misconduct allegations against the former Republican National Committee finance chairman.
An investigation of filthy conditions at state-funded homes for people with mental illness concluded that caseworkers failed to conduct monthly visits and did not follow up when serious violations were uncovered.
The group, calling itself Pahrump Fair Water LLC, was formed to challenge the order issued in December by State Engineer Jason King prohibiting new wells in the Pahrump Valley unless they are backed by existing water rights.
A trio of current and former high-ranking Metropolitan Police Department officers hope to make the jump into state politics this year.
