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House bill wants study of alternative uses for Yucca Mountain

A House bill expected to be filed Thursday would prohibit the Energy Department from taking any action to license Yucca Mountain as a nuclear repository until the federal government studies alternative uses for the Nevada site.

 
Craig Mueller hits primary opponent on crime, promises to defend pot

Republican Attorney General candidate Craig Mueller says his primary opponent has been “inert” in the face of increasing crime. Mueller also pledged to take on the federal government if it came after Nevada’s recreational marijuana industry and fight to get federally owned lands returned to the state.

Governor may act on ‘family engagement’ rule for Nevada teachers

Nevada’s Republican governor said to be reviewing potential emergency regulations that would allow teachers who fail to meet the state requirement to remain in the classroom after Review-Journal report.

Campaign 2018: Nevada Dems pushing to increase voter turnout

In an effort to fire up voters before the midterm elections, Nevada Democrats have launched a one-stop shop for voter registration, information and volunteer opportunities.

MGM exec appointed to replace Crear on Nevada Board of Regents

A seat on the Nevada Board of Regents made vacant by now-Las Vegas Councilman Cedric Crear will be filled temporarily by North Las Vegas resident and MGM executive Anthony Williams.

Las Vegas treatment clinic may close amid funding dispute

A national chain of nonprofit treatment centers is threatening to close its clinic for drug addicts and the mentally ill in Las Vegas by the end of May amid a funding dispute with state and Southern Nevada governments and hospitals.

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