Sandoval administration: Supreme Court decision means $657 million hit

By Ed VogelLAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL CAPITAL BUREAU

May 27, 2011 - 5:53 am

CARSON CITY — The Sandoval administration now is saying that the hit from Thursday’s Supreme Court decision is $657 million, according to a statement from Dale Erquiaga, his senior policy adviser.

These are funds they no longer collect because of the constitutional provision against low and special tax laws. Because of the ruling, Gov. Brian Sandoval has decided to support the extension of $626 million in taxes that expire on June 30.

More development are expected today as Sandoval prepares a new state budget.

Gov. Joe Lombardo speaks during his State of the State speech at the Legislative Building on We ...

Nevada governor orders flags raised for Trump’s inauguration

By Jessica Hill / RJ

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Gov. Joe Lombardo announced flags will be raised full-staff for Trump’s inauguration.

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A murky future: Nevada officials weigh in on potential Trump deportations

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez and Jessica Hill / RJ

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President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on launching the largest deportation in American history, but the details of how he could get it done once he takes office remain fuzzy.

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Nevada lawmaker aims at president’s authority to establish national monuments

By Alan Halaly / RJ

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A bill would require Congress to sign off on any new national monuments proposed by a president.

Nevada senator pumps new life into ‘No Tax on Tips’ bill

By Jessica Hill / RJ

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Sen. Jacky Rosen reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would implement “no taxes on tips,” a major campaign promise of President-elect Donald Trump.

$200M public-private partnership aimed at helping Las Vegas homeless

By McKenna Ross / RJ

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A $200 million public-private partnership to reduce homelessness in Southern Nevada will move forward, Gov. Joe Lombardo said in his State of the State speech.

The Nevada State Legislature Building in Carson City. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Why does Nevada have a short legislative session?

By McKenna Ross / RJ

January 16, 2025 - 1:29 pm

Nevada is one of four states that with a legislature that meets biennially. How many days do Silver State lawmakers have to debate bills and pass laws?

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Nevada U.S. senator blasts Trump energy pick over Yucca Mountain

By Alan Halaly / RJ

January 15, 2025 - 11:23 pm

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary declined to fully shut down the idea of reopening a nuclear waste repository in Nevada at his confirmation hearing Wednesday.

Nevada Gaming Control Board member not seeking reappointment

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

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Brittnie Watkins said at the Nevada Gaming Control Board meeting that the January session would be her last as a board member.

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Las Vegas police association to join Trump’s presidential parade

By Jessica Hill / RJ

January 15, 2025 - 8:59 am

The Las Vegas Police Protective Association will join President-elect Donald Trump’s Presidential Parade following the swearing-in ceremony, according to the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee.

Nevada governor calls for permanent teacher pay raises, $1B investment in new housing

By Jessica Hill and McKenna Ross / RJ

January 15, 2025 - 11:22 pm

Gov. Joe Lombardo made sweeping policy proposals at his State of the State Address, including making teacher raises permanent and extending pay raises to charter school teachers.