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
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‘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
Conservation talks expected at water users confab
As western water managers get set to gather in Las Vegas this week, a long-sought deal to curtail water use along the cratering Colorado River still seems a ways off. Nearly six months have passed … [Read more...] about Conservation talks expected at water users confab
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
Senate elections portend future of judiciary
WASHINGTON – Republicans are vowing to pressure President Joe Biden to nominate moderate judicial candidates if the GOP wins back control of the U.S. Senate in midterm elections. Democrats argue that … [Read more...] about Senate elections portend future of judiciary