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New AG Laxalt plans law enforcement summit

Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt will host a law enforcement summit Feb. 5 as his first major initiative as Nevada’s new chief legal officer.

Medical marijuana patient cards increasing rapidly in Nevada

As Nevada’s first legal medical marijuana dispensaries prepare to open soon, their number of potential customers is growing rapidly, according to numbers released this week by the state Division of Public and Behavioral Health.

Nevada medical chief gives OK to state prisons food

Nevada’s correctional institutions are all up-to-date on inspections for cleanliness and safety as well as diet and food preparation, the state’s chief medical officer said Thursday.

Pahrump school principal suspended after arrest

A recently hired Pahrump elementary school principal and ex-pro football player, has been suspended from work following a domestic-battery arrest, the Pahrump Valley Times reports.

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Report: Reid resting to regain sight in damaged eye

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada suffered vision impairment from the accident that has grounded him from work in the U.S. Capitol, according to a published report.

Heller revives ‘No Budget No Pay’ bill

Even though Republicans now control Congress, U.S. Sen. Dean Heller of Nevada still wants to hold feet to the fire on passing timely budgets and spending bills.

Turnover coming for Reid’s top staff

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada is preparing for turnover at the top of his staff, the Review-Journal learned Wednesday. David Krone, Reid’s chief of staff , is departing; his successor is expected to be Drew Willison.

New Congress convenes, injured Reid stays home

The 114th Congress convened on Tuesday with one new representative from Nevada and one noticeable absentee — Sen. Harry Reid.

Nevada justices hear appeal in priest abuse award

An attorney representing the Green Bay, Wis., Catholic Diocese argued before the Nevada Supreme Court on Tuesday that the religious organization should not have to pay $500,000 to a Las Vegas man who said a priest groped him at age 13.

Air Force memo: Creech, other drone operations spread thin

Crews such as those at Creech Air Force Base who operate drones for overseas combat missions are spread so thin that strain from increased demands for more patrols will cause damage to the program, according to an internal Air Force memo.

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