Special Session 2008

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Where Gibbons, Buckley and Raggio stand, as of today

Sun, Jun 22, 2008

By David McGrath Schwartz

Upheaval in the capital last Friday as the state’s Economic Forum crunched some more ugly numbers and the governor decided to delay a special session until this Friday.

Target still vague as special session looms

Fri, Jun 20, 2008

By David McGrath Schwartz

What in the name of Pythagoras is going on? Nevada lawmakers — facing next week’s special session — need to repair the state budget by cutting it. But, as of ...

As troubles mount, Gibbons disengages

Sun, Jun 15, 2008

By J. Patrick Coolican, David McGrath Schwartz

Gov. Jim Gibbons called an emergency budget meeting with elected officials last week, but he and his staff failed to notify key legislators, who learned of it from media reports.

What gets cut?

Sat, Jun 14, 2008

By David McGrath Schwartz, Cy Ryan

Gov. Jim Gibbons’ call for a special legislative session is unprecedented in the history of the state, according to Nevada historians. This is the first time, historians say, that an ...

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State Senate leader joins Assembly speaker’s call seeking big changes atop CCSD

Wed, Nov 8, 2023

By Hillary Davis

Key Nevada lawmakers are ratcheting up the pressure on Superintendent Jesus Jara to no longer helm the Clark County School District. Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager, D-Las Vegas, called on the ...

Nevada judge tosses teachers union-backed petition to put A's stadium funding on 2024 ballot

Tue, Nov 7, 2023

Associated Press

A Nevada judge threw out a proposed ballot referendum backed by a statewide teachers union that would give voters the final say on whether to give $380 million in ...

Nevada Assembly speaker calls on CCSD head Jara to resign

Thu, Nov 2, 2023

By Hillary Davis

Nevada Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager called on Clark County Schools Superintendent Jesus Jara to resign Wednesday, citing a litany of criticisms ...

Nevada teachers who buy classroom supplies out of pocket to get $10 million boost from state

Wed, Nov 1, 2023

By Hillary Davis

The just-launched DonorsChoose Grant Program follows a streamlined process: Teachers log in to the popular crowdfunding platform DonorsChoose, list what they want for their classrooms, and the platform leverages its ...

Mother’s unwavering efforts on behalf of autism community bear fruit in Nevada

Sun, Oct 22, 2023

By Casey Harrison

“At the end of the day, you find yourself just doing all that you can and the best that you can,” said Michelle Scott-Lewing, who serves as the executive director ...

Humboldt County wins OK for teacher raises through SB 231 funding

Fri, Oct 13, 2023

By Hillary Davis

A Nevada legislative panel has given its first approval to a public school district to raise the pay of its teachers and staff through new legislation dedicated to increasing educator ...

New state-mandated rules coming this month for street vendors in Clark County

Tue, Oct 3, 2023

By Grace Da Rocha

The Clark County Commission today will consider an ordinance establishing guidelines for street vendors to become licensed, setting up protocols required ...

Never again: Nevada lawmaker’s fight for gun safety reform took hold after attending Route 91 festival

Sun, Oct 1, 2023

By Casey Harrison

Assemblywoman Sandra Jauregui, a Las Vegas Democrat, has used her experience to become a driving force behind gun safety legislation in Nevada.

Nevada officials, parties gearing up for ’24 votes

Fri, Sep 29, 2023

By Casey Harrison

Nevada law directs the state to conduct a primary for both major political parties if two or more candidates file for the party’s nomination.

Cannizzaro to seek third term in Nevada Senate

Mon, Sep 18, 2023

By Ray Brewer

Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro will seek a third and final term, she said today in announcing a reelection campaign. Cannizzaro, a Democrat, is the first woman majority leader ...

Ballot initiative launches to protect abortion rights

Fri, Sep 15, 2023

By Casey Harrison

Advocacy groups seeking to strengthen abortion protections in the state have filed for a petition initiative to codify access to the procedure in the Nevada Constitution, with ...

Purple-haired and pansexual, assemblywoman empowers LGBTQ+ Nevadans

Fri, Sep 15, 2023

By Casey Harrison

Ultimately, Peters wants others struggling with their identity to know they aren’t alone, and at the least should feel open to express who they really are ...

Assemblywoman Lesley Cohen stepping away from politics to focus on private life

Fri, Sep 8, 2023

By Casey Harrison

Assemblywoman Lesley Cohen will not seek reelection in 2024, becoming the third member of her conference to step down ahead of next year’s general election. Cohen, 52, a divorce attorney, ...

GOP Senate hopeful in Nevada pays off $45K delinquent property tax bill in California

Fri, Sep 8, 2023

By Casey Harrison

A California residence tied to dermatologist Jeffrey Ross Gunter — who is running for U.S. Senate in Nevada — had racked up nearly $45,000 in delinquent property taxes in Los ...

A’s fans, Nevada teachers group unite to fight stadium funding package

Sun, Aug 27, 2023

By Casey Harrison

As longtime Athletics season ticket holder Nina Thorsen made her way to section 149 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum a week ago Saturday ...

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