Two days after UNLV announced the creation of a new think tank co-chaired by Harry Reid and John Boehner, the institute received a stamp of approval from the state’s education leaders.
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Energy Secretary Rick Perry called the nation’s laboratories and scientists “jewels” and vowed Friday to be an advocate for the department he once famously forgot was on his list of federal agencies he wanted to shutter.
As lawmakers began a detailed review of the state mental health budgets on Friday, speakers asked them not to cut services to the mentally ill, but rather to reinvest the money where critical needs continue to exist.
Nevada Treasurer Dan Schwartz has formally requested an audit of the governor’s Office of Economic Development.
Nevada’s court system would get more data to broaden the jury pool and increase minority representation on juries, under a legislative proposal.
Proponents of a bill to change forensics tests for drivers suspected of being high on marijuana told the Nevada Assembly Judiciary Committee on Friday that the proposed law is more scientifically accurate.
The Assembly Judiciary Committee on Friday passed a bill that would give child sexual abuse victims another decade to sue their perpetrators.
Here are three things to watch on Day 26 of the Legislature.
Nellis Air Force Base officials say residents at the Las Vegas Valley’s north end can expect to hear military aircraft noise through March 10 as dozens of fighter jets, bombers and support aircraft depart and land twice daily at the base.
State Sen. Scott Hammond, R-Las Vegas, wants to create a grant in the Department of Education for schools that implement leadership programs.
Nevada employers who help workers find or pay for child care would receive a break on payroll taxes under a bill considered Thursday by a Senate committee.
Members of the Legislature concerned about questionable actions by some members of the Board of Regents advocated for major changes to higher education governance in a hearing Thursday in front of an Assembly Committee.
Forget sanctuary city. Some Nevada politicians want to make Nevada a sanctuary state.
The mother of the 16-year-old boy killed when a DUI suspect plowed into his car early February is asking Nevada legislators to sponsor a bill to increase DUI penalties.
Collection of rainwater for domestic use or to provide a drink for thirsty wildlife would be authorized in Nevada water law under a bill heard Thursday by a Senate committee.
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