State and national Democrats are leading a lawsuit that seeks to block Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from appearing on Nevada’s presidential ballot, citing state law.
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The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office says the family of Senior U.S. District Judge Larry Hicks will host a Celebration of Life in his memory in Reno next week.
A rematch debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump looms this week. Will it be the 2020 debate all over again?
A district court judge approved a motion to dismiss the fake electors case, pointing to issues with jurisdiction.
Regent Donald McMichael made comments at a Nevada System of Higher Education board meeting this month that many considered antisemitic.
Since NSHE Chancellor Melody Rose complained that leaders of the Board of Regents had created a hostile workplace environment, the system has continued to operate with no outward signs of the strife taking place behind closed doors.
During a meeting that stretched beyond 1 a.m. Friday, the board voted 4-3 to reconsider a split decision Oct. 28 to end Jara’s contract “for convenience.”
The Clark County School Board voted late Thursday and early Friday to reconsider termination of Superintendent Jesus Jara’s contract and then decided not to rescind his contract.
The Clark County School District had an 80.94 percent graduation rate in 2021, down from 83.17 percent the year prior, according to the Nevada Department of Education.
The Clark County School Board and audit advisory committee held a joint meeting Monday to hear a report from auditor Eide Bailly LLP and approve the district’s responses.
The NSHE Board of Regents vote Carol Del Carlo as temporary board chair and Amy Carvalho as vice chair while chancellor’s hostile workplace complaint is investigated.
Four separate votes are possible at the Nov. 18 meeting related to the termination of Jara’s contract or his hostile work environment allegations.
The Clark County School District’s bond oversight committee is recommending spending about $3.5 billion on dozens of facility projects over the next 14 years.
Nevada’s charter school authority voted unanimously Friday to reject the city of Las Vegas’ proposed new school, saying the application didn’t meet state requirements.
Clark County Board President Linda Cavazos said she doesn’t expect a decision will be made Thursday on who to appoint as the school district’s temporary leader.