Superintendents proposed legislation Friday that would create a school modernization commission and would increase the power of local school districts.
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Treasurer Zach Conine, Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar and Attorney General Aaron Ford outlined their offices’ legislative priorities during a news conference in Carson City Thursday.
Senate Bill 131, introduced Thursday, would protect women who seek abortions in Nevada from being prosecuted under anti-abortion laws in their home states.
As the 2023 Nevada Legislature gets off to its usual slow start, some are lamenting the loss of an in-house deli that provided both sustenance and a place to gather.
Superintendents called on lawmakers to add more money for students and for school safety during a Senate committee meeting Wednesday.
A day after lawmakers were sworn in, the Assembly Education Committee began meeting to review the scope of the work they will do during the session.
Juneteenth, marking the end of U.S. slavery, could become a state holiday, and lawmakers are set to remove language allowing slavery as punishment from the state constitution.
A bill would raise the tax slapped on sales of homes, warehouses and other real estate in Nevada.
The Nevada Legislature began its 82nd regular session with lawmakers taking the oath of office. Also on the agenda: voting for officers and introducing bills.
Leaders from both parties said education was a top priority as lawmakers gather in Carson City for the 82nd biennial legislative session.
Assemblyman Toby Yurek, a new lawmaker from Henderson, said he looks forward to building relationships with other lawmakers during his first legislative session.
Legislative leaders made the announcement in the wake of Gov. Lombardo’s State of the State speech in which he pledged to increase per-pupil spending in Nevada.
Assemblywoman Danielle Gallant, a freshman legislator from Las Vegas, said she hopes to help expand school choice in Nevada.
Assemblyman Brian Hibbetts, a new lawmaker from Las Vegas, said he hopes to improve K-12 education in the state during the upcoming legislative session.
Assemblywoman Erica Mosca, a new lawmaker from Las Vegas, hopes to bring her experience in education to the Legislature.