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Few know identity of mystery $25M donor to UNLV med school

Surprise donation, announced hours after the Nevada Legislature approved another $25 million in need of matching funds, unleashed speculation about the identity of the deep-pocketed contributor with an aversion to publicity

Las Vegas airport will not get a name change

Despite a call to replace the late Sen. Pat McCarran’s name and likeness at the Las Vegas airport and in the Statuary Hall in Congress, the Nevada Legislature took a pass on the issue this session.

Bills take on new form in waning hours of Nevada Legislature

Senate Bill 376, a measure dealing with estates and heir finders, morphed into a bill addressing confidentiality of data and information provided by gaming applicants and licensees to state regulatory agencies.

Tesla, Sunrun expected to resume Nevada rooftop solar sales

U.S. solar companies Tesla Inc. and Sunrun Inc. say they will resume selling rooftop panels in Nevada because legislators passed a bill reinstating a policy the state had abandoned 18 months ago.

Aaron Ford admonishes Mark Manendo on Senate floor

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford publicly admonished a state senator Monday who remains under investigation for numerous allegations of harassment.

Nevada marijuana tax bill revived, sent to governor

Days after failing twice amid a bitter tug-of-war between lawmakers, Nevada’s special sales tax on marijuana sales was revived and sent to the governor’s desk on the final day of the Legislature.