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Brooks neglects constituents

CARSON CITY — Assemblyman Steven Brooks might soon suffer the ultimate political loss if he is found unfit for office by his peers, but he isn’t the only victim of his own recent erratic behavior.

Lawmakers to take up margins tax

CARSON CITY — An initiative to tax businesses grossing more than $1 million a year gets its first hearing before state lawmakers and will headline the discussion as the Nevada Legislature enters its fifth week.

Legislative war on johns unlikely in Nevada

CARSON CITY — In the so-called War on Drugs, authorities go after the users as well as the suppliers. Cut the demand enough, and the war is won.

Chief justice laments judicial budget cuts in Nevada, nation

Nevada Chief Justice Kristina Pickering told state legislators Friday that budget cuts imposed on the courts nationally and in the state are causing economic losses as businesses and citizens face delays in resolving disputes.

Nevada superintendent in hot seat over class size

Nevada’s schools chief faced a barrage of retorts Friday from state lawmakers after suggesting class sizes shouldn’t be high on their education priority list.

Humane Society activists seek higher penalty for cockfighting

Nevada must approve a bill to make cockfighting a felony, or the state could become the Western haven for the practice, Humane Society activists testified Thursday.

Pedestrian texting bill gets first look at Legislature

Nevada pedestrians could soon have something in common with their counterparts in the town of Fort Lee, N.J.: The potential for a ticket for texting while crossing the street.

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