(Carson City, NV) — Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has joined attorneys general from other states in suing the Trump administration over the President’s steep, wide-ranging tariffs. Ford calls Trump’s tariffs a monumental overstep that completely disrupts not only the global economy but also the day-to-day lives of Nevadans. The attorneys general are seeking a…… MORE
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Several Bills Die on Major Deadline in NV Legislature
(Carson City, NV) — A handful of bills died this week on a major deadline in the Nevada legislature. The bills that failed to pass included a Republican-backed measure on property insurance for fires when the type of insurance is not already available. Another bill that died was a Democratic-supported proposal that would have blocked…… MORE
Nevada Step Closer to Banning Puppy Mills
(Carson City, NV) — A bill that would outlaw so-called puppy mills in Nevada has advanced a step closer to passage. The bill would prohibit pet stores from selling dogs and cats for profit. Supporters say it would also allow pet stores to work with local pet shelters or rescue agencies for adoption purposes. It…… MORE
Nevada Most Gambling Addicted State
(Reno, NV) — Nevada residents are the most gambling-addicted in the country. A new report by WalletHub compares all 50 states based on metrics like the number of casinos and adults with gambling disorders. Utah and Alaska are first and second for low gambling addiction, while South Dakota came in second for most addicted.… MORE
Washoe County School District Approves Funding For Body Cameras
(Reno, NV) — The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees is approving continued funding for body cameras for school police officers. The funding, approved Tuesday, secures another five-year deal between the WCSD and body camera manufacturer Axon. The contract is worth more than 189-thousand dollars. Washoe County school police officers have already been using…… MORE
New Details Released in Deadly Stabbing of Sparks High School Teacher
(Sparks, NV) — There are new details about the stabbing attack that claimed the life of a Sparks High School teacher last weekend. Fifty-two-year-old Carla Gonzales was stabbed to death and her son, 20-year-old Carson Gonzales, was arrested on suspicion of open murder with a deadly weapon and battery with a deadly weapon. The other…… MORE
Nevadans React to Pope Francis’ Passing
(Las Vegas, NV) — Across the state, Nevadans from all walks of life are reacting to the death of Pope Francis, who died yesterday at the age of 88. The CEO of Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, Marie Baxter, says she cried when she heard the news yesterday. Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg of the Diocese of…… MORE
Assembly Bill to Limit ICE Access to Schools Clears Milestone
(Carson City, NV) — An Assembly bill that would limit access to schools by federal immigration officers to schools has cleared a milestone in the legislature. The bill would prevent federal immigration agents from entering public schools without a valid warrant. The measure is meant to protect families and students from unexpected immigration enforcement. The…… MORE
NV Gaming Control Board has New Chair
(Carson City, NV) — The Nevada Gaming Control Board will soon have a new chair — Mike Dreitzer, who most recently served as CEO of Gaming Arts. Governor Joe Lombardo yesterday announced Dreitzer would succeed Kirk Hendrick, who is stepping down at the end of the current legislative season. Dreitzer’s career includes a term as…… MORE
Reno Woman to Complete NV State Parks Passport Challenge on Horseback
A woman from Reno will soon become the first person to complete the Nevada State Parks Passport Challenge entirely on horseback. On May 3rd, Samantha Szesciorka and her horse, Sage, will visit Mormon Station State Park in Genoa and become the first person to visit all 15 of Nevada’s state parks on horseback. Samantha and…… MORE
