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Joe Biden stumps in Henderson after Las Vegas forum

Former Vice President Joe Biden campaigned in Southern Nevada on Saturday, following his appearance at a presidential candidate forum sponsored by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

Summit planned in Las Vegas to energize young activists

Organizers on Monday announced plans to hold a first-of-its kind summit in Las Vegas on Sept. 29-30 to energize youth to become activists and future leaders — especially on policies to curb gun violence.

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Nevada weed transport legal battle hinges on timing, justice says

In oral arguments Tuesday before the high court, representatives from the Nevada Department of Taxation and IADON continued their monthslong dispute over who should be allowed to distribute marijuana and restock pot shops in the Silver State.

Nevada expected to boost contract to aid Yucca Mountain fight

Nevada officials are expected to sign off on a contract Wednesday that is part of the state’s efforts to continue the fight against the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository.

War of words flares in Arizona over Lake Mead water

But Nevada’s point man in interstate negotiations says he doesn’t expect the dispute to derail efforts to prevent a federal water shortage declaration.

Nevada’s US senators urge FCC to expand rural broadband

Sens. Cortez Masto and Heller join bipartisan group urging new FCC chairman to retain incentives that he has called “a textbook definition of waste.”

Tuition-free college debate gathers steam en route to Nevada

Tennessee enacted the Promise Program in 2014, providing two years of tuition-free attendance at a community or technical college to residents. It’s now reached Nevada, in the form of legislation proposed by state Sen. Mo Denis, D-Las Vegas, that’s patterned after Tennessee’s program.

Early voting numbers by Democrats are back up

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton campaigned Wednesday in Las Vegas with the hope of spurring Democrats to early vote. And based off Wednesday’s early voting numbers, her efforts were not in vain.

Sandoval signs gun, school choice bills into law

Bills enacting unprecedented school choice options for parents in Nevada and prohibiting people convicted of domestic violence from having guns were signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Brian Sandoval.