Plans to turn Yucca Mountain into the nation’s nuclear waste repository have long received opposition from both sides of the aisle. But, is that changing?
Nevada
Legislation that would allow mining companies to use public land regardless of whether mineral deposits have been found on the land passed the House and will head to the Senate.
Gov. Joe Lombardo and other Nevada officials wrote a letter opposing the plan, which they fear could impact elections and the local economy.
Reps. Susie Lee and Steven Horsford joined 13 other House Democrats in urging President Biden to take executive action on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Drivers in Nevada would no longer be allowed to text or talk on hand-held cellphones under a bill sent Saturday to Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval.
Some local small-business owners are set to receive a tax break under a budget proposal before the state Legislature. The spending bill calls for the elimination of Nevada’s modified business tax for companies making $250,000 a year or less.
The Impact Nevada TV program for this weekend examines the past week — and upcoming final days — in the 2011 Legislature session. (5:30 p.m., Ch. 8).
A pair of last minute bills that could divert tax money to privately run sports stadiums had a rough landing in the Nevada Legislature.
Depending on your viewpoint, the 10 or so Republicans who this weekend will vote against reauthorizing the $620 million in taxes that are part of Gov. Brian Sandoval’s budget plan are either heroes or villains.
Legislation that exempts juveniles who text and email sexual images from being considered sex offenders was one of 14 bills signed into law Friday.
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