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Democrats could retake Nevada Senate, Assembly this year

CARSON CITY — With the presidential caucuses now a distant memory, Nevadans can get back to what really matters: Local politics and the races that will determine whether Republicans or Democrats control the Legislature in 2017.

Senate committee approves “sunset” tax bill

CARSON CITY — A measure making taxes that were supposed to expire four years ago permanent and increasing cigarette levies by $1 a pack was approved by a Senate committee Thursday on a party-line vote.

Legislature approves slow start for UNLV medical school

A subcommittee approved Gov. Brian Sandoval’s budget recommendation for $1.2 million in Fiscal Year 2016 and $7.1 million in 2017 to start development of the medical school, but not the $26.7 million needed to start operations in 2017.

Bill banning gifts from lobbyists moves forward

A bill banning gifts from lobbyists to Nevada lawmakers and imposing tougher campaign reporting requirements was approved Monday by a Senate committee.

Heller visits Nevada Legislature; talks veteran issues, I-11

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller said Monday that wait times for Nevada veterans who have filed benefit claims with the Veterans Administration have improved significantly but remain one of the longest in the nation.

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