The Governor has signed Senate Bill 415, the so called “Pink tax” bill. It proposes a question to the voters about whether feminine hygiene products should be exempt from sales and use tax. Voters will weigh in on the so-called pink tax during the 2018 general election.… MORE
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Senate Votes to Increase Clean Energy Standards
The Nevada Senate voted to increase the state’s clean energy standard to 40 percent renewable sources by 2030. Following a concurring vote in the Nevada Assembly, Assembly Bill 206 will go to Governor Brian Sandoval for his signature. AB 206, by Assemblyman Chris Brooks, has received bipartisan support from diverse interests, including large and small…… MORE
Governor Sandoval Vetoes Public Employee Information Bill
Governor Sandoval vetoed a bill that could have kept some information about public employee retirees secret. While the Governor agreed that preventing the information from abuse was a worthy goal, he didnt thing keeping things like the number of years service credit and retirement dates secret, He says SB 384 would have upset the balance…… MORE
An Honor Flight For Women Veterans Needs Your Help
Governor Brian Sandoval’s Women Veterans Advisory Committee is working with Honor Flight Nevada to put together an Honor Flight specifically for Nevada’s Women Veterans. It will be called the Military Heroines Honor Flight. Organizer Anne Davis says it is important to recognize our Women Veterans who often served quietly but had a tremendous impact on…… MORE
Arrest Made in Sparks Home Invasion, More Arrests Anticipated
A 19 year old man is facing charges after his arrest in an armed home invasion in Sparks. Zyhere Fichman is charged with robbery with a deadly weapon and burglary for last Fridays robbery on the 1800 block of El Rancho Drive. The victim said several men with guns pushed their way into the home.…… MORE
The 79th Session of The Nevada Legislature Has Adjourned
A budget deal struck at the Nevada Legislature would increase marijuana taxes. Most of the expected revenue from the pot tax was initially intended to go straight to the budget for public schools, instead it will go into a “Rainy Day Fund.” Under the deal, a one-time addition of $20 million in available tax credits…… MORE
Governor Signs Laws You Can Drink To
Gov. Brian Sandoval signed legislation that allows craft breweries to increase their beer production to 40,000 barrels a year, up from 15,000 barrels. There would be a reduction in the amount of beer that could be sold at retail however, to 5,000 barrels from 15,000 barrels. Sandoval also signed Senate Bill 199, which creates an…… MORE
NHP Trooper Injured in a Fatal Crash
The Nevada Highway Patrol says one person has died in a crash in Lyon County, that involved an NHP trooper. The crash happened shortly after 2:30PM Monday, on Highway 50 between Dayton and Stagecoach. Lieutenent Kevin Honea says the troopers injuries are serious but not life threatening. The trooper reportedly suffered broken ribs in the crash. Reno Police…… MORE
Weekend Brush Fires Contained
Two brush fires were contained over the weekend. Crews from Truckee Meadows Fire knocked out a three acre fire in Verdi near Leventina Canyon Road, and crews from Reno Fire and the US Forest Service assisted, and the Raven Helicopter dropped water on the fire. A fire near Pyramid lake scorched about 30 acres Sunday…… MORE
Help Catch An Alleged Bike Thief
The Washoe County School District Police Department is asking for help from the community to identify a suspect who was caught on video stealing a student’s bicycle at Swope Middle School. The theft occurred on May 8th. Anyone with information related to this case is asked to call Detective Szabo at 348-0285 or contact Secret…… MORE
