It’s Day 43 of the 2017 Legislative Session, and it’s the first deadline day.
Victor Joecks
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Nevada Sen. Dean Heller is in a no-win situation on the repeal and replacement of Obamacare, and his fellow Republican, Gov. Brian Sandoval, keeps putting him in the hot seat.
Going against the will of 72 percent of Nevada voters isn’t a wise idea, but that’s not stopping Assemblyman Chris Brooks, D-Las Vegas.
Here are three things to watch on Day 40 of the 2017 Legislative session.
Transparency has many supporters in the legislative building, yet few champions. It’s easy to tell voters that you support the public’s right to know.
Here are three things to watch on Day 39 of the 2017 Legislative session.
SB223, the “sanctuary state” bill from Sen. Yvanna Cancela, D-Las Vegas, is going to die. There’s no need to look for a suspect. Nevada law enforcement is killing it right now. And we’re all safer for it.
Here are three things to watch on Day 38 of the 2017 Legislative session.
An IP1 veto, which would put the initiative on the ballot in 2018, should be a no-brainer. Instead, we’re left trying to discern Sandoval’s intentions from statements crafted so carefully they’d do the Federal Reserve proud.
Up today at the Legislature: right to hunt, tax-incentive review and collecting rainwater.
Thursday’s legislative hearing on property tax increases showed exactly why you can’t trust politicians.
It’s Day 36 and the start of Week 6 of the 2017 Legislative Session. Here’s what to watch for.
Here are three things to watch on Day 33 of the 2017 Legislative Session.
If they weren’t spending our money, it’d be hilarious to watch Legislative Democrats argue that paying higher prices is a cost-savings measure.