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Justice Department releases massive trove from its Jeffrey Epstein files

The files, posted to the department’s website, include some of the several million pages of records that officials said were withheld from an initial release of documents in December.

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Democrats in Senate propose tax incentives

Democratic senators said Tuesday they want to offer tax incentives to induce employees to hire the unemployed, lure movie companies to Nevada and repair roads and bridges.

Ethics complaint targets Assemblywoman Spiegel

Attorneys involved in lawsuits against several hundred homeowners associations across the Las Vegas Valley said Tuesday that Assemblywoman Ellen Spiegel has improperly used her position to influence a neutral arbitrator in the dispute, a charge the lawmaker denies.

Bill aimed at Nevada charities draws critics from right, left

Groups ranging from the far right to the far left protested a bill Tuesday that would allow the secretary of state’s office to investigate and issue subpoenas to acquire records of Nevada charity groups.

Bill targets lawyer fees in construction defects cases

CARSON CITY — Senate Minority Leader Michael Roberson, R-Las Vegas, introduced a bill Monday designed to change the state construction defects law that currently allows lawyers to collect guaranteed legal fees, even if they lose.

Bill would allow guns in class, not sporting events

CARSON CITY — Assemblywoman Michele Fiore, R-Las Vegas, introduced a bill Monday authorizing students and others with permits to carry concealed weapons to bring their guns onto the campuses of the Nevada System of Higher Education.

Nevada Highway Patrol trying to retain, hire troopers

CARSON CITY — In an effort to bring the Nevada Highway Patrol up to full staffing, the department is training 50 potential recruits at semiannual, 26-week academies, the Senate Transportation Committee learned Monday.

Lawyer holds two jobs in Sandoval administration

CARSON CITY — Soon after he graduated from the Wake Forest University law school, Lucas Foletta saw an advertisement by a federal judge who wanted to hire a law clerk.

Sandoval named to GOP recruiting effort, but Cabinet lacks diversity

Hispanic Govs. Brian Sandoval of Nevada and Susana Martinez of New Mexico were named honorary co-chairs of the Future Majority Caucus this month, part of a national Republican effort to recruit more women and minority candidates to run for state offices.

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