CARSON CITY—Newly sworn-in Gov. Joe Lombardo ended his first week in office by signing executive orders that end COVID-19 directives and direct the Department of Administration to make recommendations … [Read more...] about Lombardo signs 2 executive orders, vows to give state employees a raise
Politics and Government
‘It’s not some scary den; smokey den:’ Consumption lounges coming to Nevada
Dozens of marijuana consumption lounges could spring up in the Las Vegas Valley in the coming year, but it’s still unclear what they will look like. Yoga studios, “paint and puff” and live … [Read more...] about ‘It’s not some scary den; smokey den:’ Consumption lounges coming to Nevada
Don’t vote for just one: Ranked choice voting is gaining ground
by Matt Vasilogambros, Stateline, December 12, 2022 Last month, voters in Nevada, Seattle and at least six other jurisdictions around the country approved measures to change how they elect their … [Read more...] about Don’t vote for just one: Ranked choice voting is gaining ground
State Budget Swells By Two Billion, Gov-Elect Lombardo Sees No Need For Tax Increases
The Nevada Economic Forum approved a projected budget of $11.4 billion for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 by Megan Barth, The Nevada Globe, December 6, 2022 The Nevada Economic Forum, comprised of … [Read more...] about State Budget Swells By Two Billion, Gov-Elect Lombardo Sees No Need For Tax Increases
Lombardo announces gaming commissioner, former state senator as chief of staff
By Sean Golanka and Tabitha Mueller The Nevada Independent Ben Kieckhefer, a former state senator and Nevada Gaming Commissioner, will serve as chief of staff for Gov.-elect Joe Lombardo. A … [Read more...] about Lombardo announces gaming commissioner, former state senator as chief of staff