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Sessions defends immigration policy in Reno speech

As protesters rallied outside a Reno casino Monday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions used a speech to a conference of school resource officers to publicly defend the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance policy on illegal immigration.

Feds will reimburse Nevada $2M for Las Vegas shooting costs

Nevada will receive full reimbursement from the federal government for overtime costs through a Justice Department program that helps states and communities with extraordinary events, like the Oct. 1 mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip.

Groups pursue increase to education funding in Nevada

Last week, advocates held a live Q&A with the Clark County School District budget chief and challenged legislators at a public meeting to step up to the plate. Other behind-the-scenes organizing efforts also are quietly building momentum.

Adam Laxalt’s aunt endorses Aaron Ford in Nevada AG race

It’s not the first time members of the prominent Laxalt family endorsed a Democrat. Four years ago, they endorsed Democrat Ross Miller for attorney general over Laxalt, who narrowly won that race. Laxalt is now running for governor.

Nye County Commission District 4 candidate wants recount

Nye County Commission District 4 candidate Tina Trenner is seeking a recount after she lost to Leo Blundo by eight votes in the county’s tightest primary race of 2018.

In Las Vegas, Donald Trump urges GOP support

President Donald Trump landed in Las Vegas on Saturday morning, greeted by a line of senior Nevada elected officials and geared up for a jam-packed day of fundraising, firing up his base and touting tax reform.