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Committee hears Nevada bill targeting fast-lane slowpokes

Highway slowpokes who snarl traffic by driving in the left lane could get a ticket under a bill heard Thursday by the Senate Transportation Committee.

Las Vegas Democrats sponsor Senate bill on web transparency

Websites or online services would have to notify users of the type of personal information they collect under a bill introduced Thursday in the Nevada Senate.

Concealed weapons bill headed to Nevada governor

The Nevada Senate gave final legislative approval Thursday to a bill making active military members or veterans under the age of 21 eligible for a concealed weapons permit.

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Money to create state parks gets first OK in Nevada Legislature

A major funding boost for Nevada’s state park system sought by Gov. Brian Sandoval — including the creation of new state parks at Tule Springs in Las Vegas — won approval Thursday from a legislative budget subcommittee.

Sandoval’s name floated as next FBI director

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval’s name has been floated among pundits in the beltway as a possible contender for the job of FBI director.

Frierson bill would extend Nevada early-voting period

Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson, D-Las Vegas, told the Senate Legislative Operations and Elections Committee on Wednesday that the measure is intended to increase voter access.

Las Vegas, Reno mayors back funding for Planned Parenthood

Mayors from more than 100 cities nationwide, including Las Vegas and Reno, urged Congress on Wednesday to keep funding for Planned Parenthood in the final version of health care reform legislation.

Affidavit details Nevada gaming chief’s recorded conversation with Laxalt

Gaming Control Board Chairman A.G. Burnett said Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt asked him last year to take action that would have harmed gaming regulation and the reputation of the state, Burnett’s affidavit about their secretly recorded conversation shows.

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