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Sandoval names new DMV chief

Gov. Brian Sandoval on Tuesday appointed Terri Albertson as director of the Department of Motor Vehicles, effective immediately. Albertson had been serving as the interim director since September following the retirement of Director Troy Dillard.

Transportation officials zero in on contractor for Tesla highway

The state Board of Transportation was told Monday that Ames Construction Inc. is the “apparent best value” proposer to design and build a new road to improve access to the Tesla battery plant at a cost of $75.9 million.

Political Eye: Boulder City’s police chief stays silent

Boulder City Police Chief Bill Conger said he won’t be making any more statements regarding a scandal at the city’s animal shelter, including to clarify remarks the city attorney contradicted.

Nevada’s Bilbray stands alone on Postal Service board

The U.S. Postal Service is now being overseen by a Board of Governors made up of a single presidential appointee — former Rep. James Bilbray of Nevada.

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Washington Digest: Congress completes No Child Left Behind overhaul

The U.S. Senate last week easily gave final legislative approval and President Barack Obama signed into law a long-awaited education bill that overhauls the much-maligned No Child Left Behind Act.

Northern Nevada inmate, 67, dies at Reno hospital

A 67-year-old inmate died at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno on Saturday, the Nevada Department of Corrections said in a release.

Faraday Future’s Nevada factory should boost economy well beyond Apex

Faraday Future’s decision to build a $1 billion auto plant in North Las Vegas will generate economic waves throughout the region and attract other companies, positioning Southern Nevada as a hub for international corporate headquarters, some economic development officials say.

Faraday selects North Las Vegas for electric car plant

Faraday Future has picked the Apex area in North Las Vegas for a $1 billion auto plant expected to start producing electric cars as early as 2017.

Clark County inmate walks away from state prison camp

A Clark County inmate serving time for burglary walked away Tuesday evening from a prison camp in eastern Nevada, prison officials said Wednesday.

Solar company sues Sandoval’s office over refusal to release text messages

A rooftop solar company on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against Gov. Brian Sandoval to compel the release of public records sought in its inquiry into any discussions he or his staff have had with NV Energy lobbyists relating to net metering in Nevada.

Sandoval, Arizona governor rebuke Brown’s gun law criticism

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey defended their states’ gun laws after California Gov. Jerry Brown lambasted the two neighboring states’ laws as “wide open”and “a gigantic back door through which any terrorist can walk.”

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