For the first time, Nevada’s Democrats and Republicans will have a chance to play a stronger role in who the nominees will be for president by being among a select group of states picked to hold primaries and caucuses in January.
Caucus 101: A basic guide on how to participate. Or, read more about the logistics of Jan. 19.
By being one of the early states, Nevada’s caucuses are hoped to gain the state more national attention, bring in more presidential candidates and thus raise awareness of Western issues. More background...
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- After public misfire on polygamy, Reid acts to help those he blasted
- LETTER FROM WASHINGTON:
- Keeping the heat on OSHA
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- POLITICAL MEMO:
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- Lawyers for endoscopy center reveal the prying questions they plan to ask
- Fremont East shows signs of regaining momentum
- After a splashy start, development of the entertainment district stalled
- Candidates for board include insiders
- Looking in on: Education: Three district employees, retiree are running — so far
- Council finds soft spot for needy
- Group may share ‘special events’ funds with elderly poor
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- Brian Greenspun has a proposal for a ticket to unite Democrats
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- State now facing still more cuts
- After public misfire on polygamy, Reid acts to help those he blasted
- Eye-to-eye ends with the economy
Blogs
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State now facing still more cuts (1 Comment)
Culture Blog
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Gaming and Business
No surprise: visitor numbers continue to soften (5 Comments)
Gaming revenue, especially slots, continue their decline (3 Comments)
Sun Editorials
Not so magnanimous: What is so generous about giving money from a fund that shouldn’t even exist?
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Public health problem: Spills from the nation’s aging sewer system illustrate a need for change
Calendar
- Noche Nortena, Banda Tierra Sagrada, and DJ Henry Estuardo (7 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.)
- Whiskey Bar Un-Plugged (9 p.m.)
- Etta James (8 p.m.)
- Club Tequila (7 p.m.)
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