WASHINGTON – A bill to swap federal public land for private development in the Las Vegas Valley was derailed this week when Clark County balked at a reduction in acreage, prompting Sen. Catherine … [Read more...] about Clark County land swap bill derails in Senate, passage unlikely this year
Rule change lets Nevada company turn trash into airplane fuel
WASHINGTON — A Nevada plant can begin turning tons of garbage into a synthetic oil that can be refined into fuel for airplanes after an Environmental Protection Agency rule change. After five years, … [Read more...] about Rule change lets Nevada company turn trash into airplane fuel
Bipartisan bill aims to address doctor shortage in Nevada, elsewhere
WASHINGTON – Attracting a doctor to an Alaskan town was the premise for the hit comedy show “Northern Exposure,” but in rural Nevada, the shortage of physicians is no laughing matter. “Nevada, like … [Read more...] about Bipartisan bill aims to address doctor shortage in Nevada, elsewhere
Former Senator Harry Reid dies at 82
Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, the most powerful Nevadan who served in federal office and the longest-serving U.S. senator in state history, died Tuesday. He was 82. Reid’s wife of … [Read more...] about Former Senator Harry Reid dies at 82
Nominees for US judgeships in Nevada appear headed for confirmation
WASHINGTON — Two federal judicial nominees from Nevada sailed through a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday and appeared headed for a committee recommendation for a confirmation vote to fill … [Read more...] about Nominees for US judgeships in Nevada appear headed for confirmation