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
Politics and Government
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
Houston mogul Tilman Fertitta gets approval for new hotel-casino on Strip
Clark County commissioners gave billionaire Tilman Fertitta the green light to develop a towering hotel-casino on the Strip. The commission on Wednesday approved Fertitta’s plans for a 43-story, … [Read more...] about Houston mogul Tilman Fertitta gets approval for new hotel-casino on Strip
Nevada could be next to ban sales of gas-powered cars by 2035
California debuted it in August, New York announced it in late September and Nevada is now considering the same legislation — banning the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. California … [Read more...] about Nevada could be next to ban sales of gas-powered cars by 2035
Pump costs may rise as OPEC+ plans big oil cut to boost prices
FRANKFURT, Germany — The OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries decided Wednesday to sharply cut production to support sagging oil prices, a move that could deal the struggling global economy … [Read more...] about Pump costs may rise as OPEC+ plans big oil cut to boost prices