A failed studio tax break push, party politics and budget challenges led Nevada political stories this year.
Politics and Government
Some say growth is the culprit for Las Vegas’ water woes. The reality is more complicated.
Rosa Cortez was unanimously ratified as a deputy city manager on Aug. 20, becoming the first Latina at the post in the municipality’s history.
A lawyer for Carrie Cox asked a judge to dismiss a felony charge against the Henderson councilwoman for allegedly recording another councilwoman’s private conversation due to insufficient evidence.
The Christmas Eve announcement came hours after a dozen U.S. senators called on the Justice Department’s watchdog to examine its failure to meet the deadline.
A District Court judge this month dismissed a lawsuit that sought to stop construction of an upcoming Las Vegas housing and resource facility.
Rep. Dina Titus’ bill could add 3,100 acres to the reservation northwest of the Las Vegas Valley.
The Clark County Commission praised the local government’s top executive and voted to award him a 4 percent bonus during a year-end performance review.
Under reclassification, state-legal cannabis businesses would be able to deduct expenses with the Internal Revenue Service, “the same as any other company would do,” according to a report.
While Nevada’s food stamps benefits were paused due to the federal government shutdown, a local nonprofit helped feed about 65,000 people, enough to fill Allegiant Stadium.
Democratic lawmakers on Sunday hammered Trump and the Justice Department for a partial release.
At least 16 files disappeared from the Justice Department’s public webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein — including a photograph showing President Donald Trump — less than a day after they were posted, with no explanation from the government and no notice to the public.
Gov. Joe Lombardo on Friday signed bills related to cybersecurity, health care and standing up a proactive state program that could supplement programs, such as food stamps, in case of future government shutdowns.