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4 reasons Tarkanian can beat Heller
 

History says Danny Tarkanian is wasting his time challenging Sen. Dean Heller in next year’s Republican primary. but past trends ignore the unique problems Heller faces in his re-election bid.

Nevada attorney general wants to weigh in on 157 ADA lawsuits

Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt asked a federal judge’s permission to intervene in 157 pending Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuits filed in Las Vegas by Kevin Zimmerman. A senior deputy attorney general called the lawsuits “potentially malicious, premature, poorly drafted, and failing to state a claim.”

Daniel’s story: How school choice improves education

Sitting in his second-grade classroom, Daniel Maldonado had taken the first step toward becoming a story of wasted potential. But thanks to Nevada’s remaining school choice program, he’s now able to maximize his academic abilities.

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CCSD reorganization arrives, but what’s really changed?

It’s been a tumultuous two years since the Nevada Legislature approved a bill to reorganize the Clark County School District. For now, at least, we can be optimistic that it will lead to true change.

The fat lady has yet to sing in Badlands Golf Course saga

The latest chapter in the Badlands Golf Course development debate, in which the Las Vegas City Council rejected the developer’s latest plan, offered a window on the council’s new makeup.

Without Bill Walters, Opportunity Village takes a hit

The unintended consequence of Las Vegas gambler Bill Walters’ sentence is the financial loss to Opportunity Village, a likely slowdown for its $136 million expansion and renovation plans in Southern Nevada.

Elected officials shouldn’t seek new office before finishing term

If a candidate wins an election, the elected official should finish the term of office, barring a medical or family issue. Moreover, if an elected official announces a run for another seat midterm, that person should be required to resign the current seat.

Las Vegas summer heat is hard on RTC’s double-decker buses

Packed jetliners have a hard time taking off when it’s too hot at McCarran International Airport. Soaring summer temperatures cause radiator problems for cars traveling on our local roads. And, bus engines occasionally get overheated.

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