President Joe Biden will formally designate Avi Kwa Ame, meaning “Spirit Mountain” in Mojave, as a national monument during the White House Conservation in Action Summit.
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President Joe Biden could designate Avi Kwa Ame, located in southern Nevada, as a national monument on Tuesday.
The Southern Nevada Water Authority is evaluating whether changes need to be made to its lowest intake straw in order to protect water quality as Lake Mead continues to shrink.
President Joe Biden, on a two-state West Coast swing, visited UNLV to discuss his efforts to lower prescription drug costs.
Supporters say Senate Bill 239 would ease the agony of the dying, while opponents say it would lead to abuse.
Southern Nevada Water Authority would have the authority to impose water use restrictions on the biggest users under a bill heard by the Assembly Natural Resources Committee.
People convicted of a felony would be able to serve as a juror in a criminal case immediately after their release under legislation considered by lawmakers Monday.
Although there’s snow on the ground and rain in the forecast for Carson City, lawmakers will be focused on easing the summer heat as the Legislature kicks off its sixth week on Monday.
Federal legislators over the years have attempted to make daylight saving time permanent, but without success. New legislation has been introduced this year.
President Biden will not be designating Avi Kwa Ame as a national monument next week, although he will still be in town to talk about prescription drug prices.
President Joe Biden will visit Nevada next week to designate Avi Kwa Ame as a national monument, sources say.
The fifth week of the Nevada Legislature will see issues as diverse as an official state horse, graduation garb and a bill to allow minors access to contraception without parental consent.
Two competing proposals to achieve federally mandated cuts to Colorado River water use are on the table, but agreement between states has remained elusive.
The Florida governor and potential 2024 presidential candidate will speak at an event on Saturday.
Danielle “Pieper” Chio will serve on the bench in the Las Vegas court’s Department 7 while Jacob Reynolds will wear the robes in Department 29.