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NAC chair tries to weed out fight confusion

Nevada Athletic Commission chairman Francisco Aguilar continues to dig for answers over the confusion and obvious miscommunication surrounding the shoulder injury of boxer Manny Pacquiao.

Senate committee approves “sunset” tax bill

CARSON CITY — A measure making taxes that were supposed to expire four years ago permanent and increasing cigarette levies by $1 a pack was approved by a Senate committee Thursday on a party-line vote.

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County officials adopt resolution backing transportation standards

Clark County commissioners have put their support behind the widely debated concept of regulatory standards for transportation network companies, including ride-sharing companies such as San Francisco-based Uber.

Bill imposes cooling-off period for ex-lawmakers

CARSON CITY — There was no opposition Wednesday to a bill imposing a cooling-off period before Nevada lawmakers can return to the Legislature as a hired lobbyist.

Assembly approves collective bargaining reform bill

CARSON CITY – The first collective bargaining reform bill of the 2015 legislative session was headed to Gov. Brian Sandoval’s desk on Wednesday after getting a unanimous vote in the Assembly.

Subcommittee recommends ending Nevada’s Foreclosure Mediation Program

CARSON CITY — A joint money subcommittee Wednesday recommended shutting down Nevada’s Foreclosure Mediation Program, citing a recovering housing market and fewer participants than at the height of the recession when the program was established.

Boxing could take lesson from UFC

For a reminder that it never pays to paint a professional boxing event as a morality play, remember the silly white hat some people placed on Manny Pacquiao’s head.

Senate committee considers ‘sunset’ bill, cigarette taxes

A Senate committee Tuesday considered even higher cigarette taxes than initially proposed by Gov. Brian Sandoval to help close a $144 million gap in anticipated revenues and the governor’s $7.4 billion spending plan.

Dems to hold primary debate in Nevada

Don’t know if they are going to need many podiums, but Democrats on Tuesday said one of their presidential primary debates will be held in Nevada.

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