RJ Politics talks with former Olympian Michelle Kwan about Biden — PODCAST

By Rory Appleton / Las Vegas Review-Journal

September 20, 2019 - 4:29 pm

Michelle Kwan, two-time Olympic figure skating medalist, speaks during an interview at a Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's campaign office in Las Vegas on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. (Michael Blackshire/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

A new episode RJ Politics, featuring an interview with former Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan as she campaigns for former Vice President Joe Biden, dropped on Friday.

Politics reporter Rory Appleton and Politics and Government Editor Steve Sebelius also discussed an ambitious housing proposal dropped by Biden’s 2020 rival, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, during a Las Vegas campaign stop on Sep. 14. They also examined a high-capacity magazine ban pushed for by Rep. Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., speaks with members of the press about debt limit negot ...

Biden, GOP make tentative deal to raise debt ceiling, avoid US default

The Associated Press

May 27, 2023 - 10:15 pm

With the outlines of a deal in place, legislation could be drafted and shared with lawmakers in time for votes early next week in the House and later in the Senate.

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Henderson sees jump in overdose deaths, promotes drug prevention

By Mark Credico / RJ

May 27, 2023 - 8:00 am

The city of Henderson is making a concerted effort to focus on drug prevention and raising awareness of the dangers of drugs, according to city officials.

Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Boulder City. (Benjamin Hager/Las Veg ...

Tightening the taps: Las Vegas water conservation bill clears Senate

By Colton Lochhead / RJ

May 27, 2023 - 9:45 am

A bill that would give the SNWA the power to limit water use in single-family homes in the Las Vegas Valley was approved by the state Senate.

The Nevada State Legislature Building at the state Capitol complex on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in ...

Budget bills, Rex’s law headed to Lombardo’s desk

By Taylor R. Avery / RJ

May 27, 2023 - 7:30 am

Two bills making up the state’s budget and legislation that would increase penalties for reckless driving were among the dozens of the bills approved.

Greg Walch, Southern Nevada Water Authority general counsel, left, greets Nevada Democratic Rep ...

Conversation on conservation: Lawmakers talk Lake Mead, water rights

By Christian Casale / RJ

May 27, 2023 - 7:00 am

The lawmakers discussed a plan that would bridge protections for the Colorado River’s water reserves.

An artist rendering of what the Oakland Athletics Las Vegas ballpark could look like. The $1.5 ...

Oakland A’s ballpark funding bill introduced at Nevada Legislature

By Mick Akers and Taylor R. Avery / RJ

May 26, 2023 - 8:40 pm

The MLB franchise needs lawmakers’ approval for a $1.5 billion ballpark on the Strip, including up to $380 million in public financing.

Assemblyman Howard Watts, D-Las Vegas, is seen during the 82nd Session of the Legislature in Fe ...

Boosting Nevada’s in-state power supply remains lawmaker’s goal

By Sean Hemmersmeier / RJ

May 26, 2023 - 6:05 pm

Assembly Bill 524, sponsored by Assemblyman Howard Watts, details how electric utility would add in-state power generation, with a focus on renewables.