As numerous ethical scandals plague Nevada Democrats, the role of the Legislative Counsel Bureau and lack of a Senate Ethics Committee raises concerns By Megan Barth, The Nevada Globe, October 3, … [Read more...] about The Silver State Is A Sad State In Terms Of Ethics Investigations And Legislative Oversight
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Gov. Lombardo’s executive order suspends minimum qualifications for some state jobs to lower vacancy rate
By Ben Margiott, News 4 & Fox 11, October 4, 2023 Despite significant raises for state workers approved this year, nearly 1 in 4 state jobs remain vacant, prompting Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo to … [Read more...] about Gov. Lombardo’s executive order suspends minimum qualifications for some state jobs to lower vacancy rate
Nevada’s election worker turnover second highest among Western states, report finds
By Sean Golonka, The Nevada Independent, September 26, 2023 Since the 2020 election, top election officials in 11 of 17 Nevada counties have left office — a mark that places Nevada second in the … [Read more...] about Nevada’s election worker turnover second highest among Western states, report finds
Could real estate be a big ticket item for next year’s presidential election?
By Patrick Blennerhassett, Las Vegas Review-Journal, September 28, 2023 Mortgage rates are the highest they’ve been in decades, residential home supply is at an all-time low, and rental rates are … [Read more...] about Could real estate be a big ticket item for next year’s presidential election?
Lombardo Leads Challenge To Biden’s Sweeping Revisions to Environmental Law
Critics contend the Biden administration’s revisions to NEPA will create confusion, increase litigation and thwart infrastucture and energy projects By Megan Barth, The Nevada Globe, September 26, … [Read more...] about Lombardo Leads Challenge To Biden’s Sweeping Revisions to Environmental Law