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Gibbons’ mistake hogties newly appointed gaming commissioner

In his first two meetings as a new Nevada gaming commissioner, Las Vegas attorney Joe Brown declared he had conflicts 24 times and abstained from voting every time. Brown is probably being overcautious, based on an ethics opinion issued last year: He thought it’s better to disclose too much than too little.

How long to cross the road?

This week readers want to know why some crosswalk signals count down 22 seconds when flashing “don’t walk,” what is the construction for on Washington Avenue east of Nellis Boulevard, and is it legal to drive a car in Nevada with only a rear license plate showing?

How to bail out some social services? Firefighters should forgo raise

Clark County commissioners, after hearing emotional pleas from social services workers, told county managers to find another place to cut $9.3 million from the county budget, instead of squeezing it out of Clark County Social Services.

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Expect weekend work on Losee Road

This week readers want to know when Losee Road will get fixed, is there a law prohibiting drivers from wearing headphones, and where Koval Lane and Winnick Avenue get their names.

Endoscopy clinic doctor will likely testify

Dr. Eladio Santana Carrera may have struck a deal with the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners, but he has no immunity agreement with the District Attorney’s office, a reliable source said today.

Awful truth about MLK widening

This week readers want to know the awful truth about the Martin Luther King Boulevard widening project and what the rules are for driving in the breakdown lanes on the right side of the road.

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