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Conversion therapy bill was always about banning speech

The stories told by SB201 supporters were horrifying: electrodes on sensitive body parts and ice baths intended to change someone’s sexual orientation. What’s happening behind the scenes at the Legislature, however, shows that those stories are just smoke screens for banning speech that liberals find intolerable.

 
Nevada National Guard security will be privatized

A panel of lawmakers on Wednesday approved funding of nearly $400,000 to provide contracted security for the state’s National Guard facilities, although some committee members expressed concern about the move to privatization.

 
Bill passage would rename Columbus Day, honor Native Americans in Nevada

The Senate Committee on Government Affairs approved a bill Wednesday authorizing the governor to proclaim the second Monday in October as Indigenous People Day, replacing it for the traditional Columbus Day.

 
3 things to watch for on Legislative Session Day 3

It’s the third day of the 2017 Legislative Session. Committees are just about in full swing and Democrats’ liberal agenda is on full display, including yesterday’s introduction of a massive minimum wage increase. Here’s what to watch for today: