A group called “Fight for Nevada” has filed a petition with the secretary of state’s office seeking to recall Gov. Steve Sisolak, primarily because of a gun control bill passed by the 2019 Legislature.
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Gov. Steve Sisolak has named former Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas and former Gaming Control Board Chairman Dennis Neilander to the new Cannabis Compliance Board.
According to a settlement agreement filed with the state, Certified Ag Labs in Sparks was inflating the amount of THC in marijuana products.
Despite a task force created to address the problem of workplace sexual harassment, the number of claims filed by state employees has increased by more than 50 percent.
Bob Cashell served as mayor of Reno from 2002 to 2014, during which he oversaw the construction of several major projects.
Health care is the top issue for many Nevada women who are 50 years old and older, according to a new poll commissioned by the American Association of Retired Persons.
Gov. Steve Sisolak has filed an executive order that makes confidential a wide swath of documents related to terrorism and emergency-response plans, raising questions about potential abuse.
The Vegas Chamber has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a ballot initiative proposed by the Clark County Education Association that seeks to raise the sales tax for schools.
Republican state Sen. Ben Kieckhefer, R-Reno, wants to open Nevada’s primary elections up to all candidates and voters, regardless of party affiliation.
African American cowboys have always been part of the American West, although they’ve been neglected by movies and TV shows.
Kyle George, a top deputy to Attorney General Aaron Ford, will serve as interim general counsel to Gov. Steve Sisolak.
Javin White and Justin Polu are the most likely of five Rebels who may be chosen in the NFL draft.
J. Brin Gibson, general counsel to Gov. Steve Sisolak, is stepping down to a take a job in the private sector after serving for a year in the governor’s office.
A group of international students from a small Reno school has filed a lawsuit against the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association, seeking to invalidate a rule that prevents them from playing varsity high school sports.
Gov. Steve Sisolak appointed longtime budget analyst Laura Freed to lead the Nevada Department of Administration, his office announced Wednesday.