The Las Vegas City Council voted on Wednesday to appeal to the state Supreme Court a $34 million judgment against the city after it was found liable for “taking” a nearly 35-acre parcel on the defunct … [Read more...] about Las Vegas to appeal $34M judgment in Badlands ruling
Politics and Government
What happens next after Clark County trustees show Jara the door?
Clark County School District Superintendent Jesus Jara will remain in his job for 30 days as a caretaker following a contentious School Board meeting Thursday night at which trustees terminated his … [Read more...] about What happens next after Clark County trustees show Jara the door?
Government report recommends amending Yucca Mountain law
WASHINGTON — A federal investigative report on nuclear waste disposal is recommending Congress amend a decades-old law designating Yucca Mountain as the sole location for disposal and allow interim … [Read more...] about Government report recommends amending Yucca Mountain law
2nd Hispanic majority district part of county’s proposed map
Proposed maps of seven voting districts in Clark County will equalize a wide population disparity that has unfolded over the past decade while also creating a second Hispanic-majority district. The … [Read more...] about 2nd Hispanic majority district part of county’s proposed map
Ellen Spiegel joins race for secretary of state
Former Democratic Assemblywoman Ellen Spiegel, D-Las Vegas, has joined the race for Nevada secretary of state, bringing to five the number of announced candidates hoping to succeed termed-out … [Read more...] about Ellen Spiegel joins race for secretary of state