Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford joined a coalition of 21 State Attorneys Generals in filing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new rule Title X “Gag Rule” that will significantly restrict access to reproductive health services and information for women and families. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in Eugene, Oregon…… MORE
Senate Majority Leader Pleads Guilty to Misappropriating Campaign Funds, Will Resign
Nevada Senate Majority Leader, Democrat Kelvin Atkinson, has entered a guilty plea to federal charges of misappropriation of campaign funds for personal use and is expected to resign. Atkinson served in the assembly starting in 2002, and was elected to the state senate in 2012. The Clark County commission would appoint a replacement for his…… MORE
The Upcoming Reno Public Market Looking For Vendors
The Reno Public Market going in where Shoppers Square is now, at Plumb Lane and South Virginia, will be offering a wide range of foods from around the world, and they’re looking for more vendors.… MORE
Washoe County School District Reverting Back to Snow Day System
The Washoe County School District is no longer going to call digital days during snowy weather, and is reverting back to the snow day system. They want the current legislative session to makes changes to allow digital days next school year for all districts in the Silver State.… MORE
School Safety Task Force Makes Recommendations to The Nevada Legislature
The school safety task force gave a presentation yesterday to lawmakers, giving three recommendations. It’s a culmination of a year’s worth of work from educators, parents, teachers and students in the task force. The first recommendation is to integrate social emotional learning statewide, require statewide social/emotional behavior programming, and request additional block funding to be…… MORE
Sparks Man Faces Battery Charges After Stabbing
A Sparks man charged with battery with a deadly weapon, robbery and burglary, after a stabbing Sunday at a Sparks home. Police say the victim went to a home to get back money he’d loaned to a person. Police believe 51-year-old Ian Wallen, who used to live at the home, ran after the man, hitting…… MORE
Nevada Attorney General Has a Warning For Fortnite Players
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford advises Nevadans to be wary of scams that prey upon users of the popular online game “Fortnite.” Users may play “Fortnite” online across multiple gaming and computer platforms where the objective is to be the last player standing in this survival game that pits users against zombie-like creatures. The game…… MORE
Nevada Gaming Fact Book Released
The Nevada Resort Association released the latest edition of the Nevada Gaming Fact Book, which provides an in-depth assessment of the gaming and tourism industry’s economic impact across the state. Published every two years, the Nevada Gaming Fact Book provides a comprehensive look into the contributions of the state’s largest industry through employment, investment dollars,…… MORE
Nevada Double Killer Wants Execution
Two months after convicted killer Scott Dozier took his own life, another Nevada death row inmate is trying to clear the way for his own execution. Kevin Lisle has waived all appeals and understands he faces death by lethal injection. 48 year old Lisle was convicted in 1994 of killing two 19 year old men,…… MORE
Nevada Might Raise the Minimum Age for Marriage
Of the many things under consideration at the state capital this week, is a change in the marriage age. It’s been proposed that Nevada raise the age of legal marriage to 18, without exceptions. A similar bill was voted down in Idaho in the past few weeks. The current legal minimum age in Nevada is…… MORE
