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Bill would allow governor to pick wildlife director

The Assembly voted 35-6 Friday for a bill that gives the governor, not the state Wildlife Commission, the authority to name the director of the state Department of Wildlife.

Update of sex ed classes discussed

CARSON CITY — Sex education classes in public schools would include lessons on avoiding dating violence, abstinence and contraceptives if a new bill passes.

Anti-discrimination bills for transgender people advance

CARSON CITY — Discrimination against transgender people in public accommodations or in the purchase or rental of housing under bills passed on a part-line votes Friday by a Senate panel.

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Stolen Valor bill would punish impostors

Vietnam War veteran Bill Anton made a heartfelt plea Friday to the state Senate Judiciary Committee, seeking to make it criminal fraud for impostors who wear unearned valor medals, lie about their service or masquerade as members of the armed forces to obtain anything of value.

Owner says eminent domain bill would ease business dilemma

Nearly 30 years after she and her husband started Time Printing, Juliana Smith says expansion is long overdue. Technology has improved, competitors have branched into mailing and other services, and the tiny restrooms barely accommodate the 10 people who work there.

Federal government shutdown could idle state employees

Some Nevada state workers could be caught up in the looming shutdown of the federal government, Gov. Brian Sandoval, Assembly Speaker John Oceguera and Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford warned in a joint statement Friday.

Tax breaks for mining industry scrutinized

Nevada’s politically entrenched mining industry was on the defensive Thursday against heated testimony from liberal activists seeking to increase taxes on gold and other minerals.

Bill would require registration of scooters

Assembly Bill 508 would require owners of small scooters to register them with the Department of Motor Vehicles and wear helmets while riding. The bill would mean additional insurance requirements and make it harder for people who buy scooters to avoid sales tax on the purchase.

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