CARSON CITY — Minors could receive contraceptives without parental consent under a bill heard by lawmakers Thursday. Under Senate Bill 172, health care providers would be able to prescribe, dispense … [Read more...] about Bill would allow minors to get contraceptives without parental consent
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Biden’s budget announcement serving as re-election blueprint
WASHINGTON — With Republicans in control of the House, there’s no chance that President Joe Biden’s new budget plan will become law as it stands. Instead, the financial blueprint that he’s announcing … [Read more...] about Biden’s budget announcement serving as re-election blueprint
Las Vegas OKs marijuana lounge regulations
The years-long vision of cannabis consumption lounges within Las Vegas came a step closer to reality Wednesday after the City Council approved regulations for the establishments. But after a … [Read more...] about Las Vegas OKs marijuana lounge regulations
Another first: Horsford heads up Black caucus in Congress
Growing up in Las Vegas, Steven Horsford never dreamed he’d one day serve in Congress. To help his single mother and his three siblings, he started working at age 14 for a Pizza Hut during the day … [Read more...] about Another first: Horsford heads up Black caucus in Congress
North Las Vegas council could expand under bill
The North Las Vegas City Council could expand to seven members, under a bill introduced in the state Senate by a candidate who recently lost a bid for mayor. Senate Bill 184, introduced Wednesday by … [Read more...] about North Las Vegas council could expand under bill