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Titus blasts Trump administration for “total failure” on wild horse management
In a letter to the House Natural Resource Committee Chairman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ), Nevada Rep. Dina Titus called for an increase in the protection of wild horses, and blasted the Trump Administration for weakening conservation efforts. “(U)nder the Trump Administration, federal land managers, in particular the Bureau of Land Management, have taken significant steps to […]
MRNV celebrates 1st year, aims to hold pols accountable in 2nd
Before securing their blue wave of victory last year, Nevada Democrats running for Congress and state offices promised to push forward with parts of a progressive agenda that have stalled in Nevada and the nation. This weekend some of those same Democrats appeared with advocates who say they are going to ensure promises before the […]
Sisolak signs order to begin creation of weed regulatory board
Gov. Steve Sisolak signed an executive order Friday establishing an advisory panel for the creation of a Cannabis Compliance Board. The board will be tasked with preparing language for the regulation, distribution, cultivation, production and laboratory testing of cannabis in the upcoming legislative session. “The success of the general cannabis industry in the state is […]
Trump folds, Nevada delegation hopes he curbs “senseless” behavior
Yielding to mounting pressure from both sides of the aisle, President Trump agreed to back a short-term funding bill to reopen the government that does not include the requested $5.7 billion to construct a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. The short-term deal would fund the government through Feb. 15. Trump said he would use that time […]
Warren bringing campaign to Las Vegas
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren will visit Las Vegas Friday, her first visit to Nevada since announcing her exploratory committee for president last month. The event will take place at Springs Preserve at 7 p.m. Friday. Although it’s her first visit to Nevada since officially going on the presidential campaign trail, Warren was one of many likely […]
GC2 to IGT: No Coyote Moon for you
Who owns Coyote Moon? If the slot game is played online, only Illinois slot technology maker GC2, and not Nevada-based International Game Technology. Or so says GC2. The Chicago company is suing IGT for allegedly using copyrighted art and graphics from several GC2 games without permission for online play. The case was argued in a […]
Area public, private sectors take steps to help employees during shutdown
In conjunction with local organizations and businesses, Clark County is taking steps to help federal employees affected by the government shutdown. “Overall we want our county employees to know that we are there to help and support you,” said Clark County Commission chair Marilyn Kirkpatrick. “We really do appreciate you sticking with us.” At Tuesday’s […]
Nevada congressional Democrats back $15 minimum wage bill
Democratic Representatives Dina Titus, Steven Horsford, and Susie Lee are co-sponsoring the Raise the Wage Act of 2019, a bill that would raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 by 2024. Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen is among more than 30 co-sponsors of companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. “No American should work full […]
NSHE heeds Sisolak’s call to aid students during shutdown
The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents unanimously approved a resolution Friday to aid higher education students hurt by the federal shutdown. Last week, Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a letter to Board of Regents Chairman Kevin Page and Chancellor Thom Reilly requesting that the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) take immediate action […]
Lee appointed to Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Nevada Democratic Rep. Susie Lee has been named to the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. The committee is responsible for recommending legislation related to veterans’ benefits. It also has jurisdiction over retiring and disability pensions for veterans. A seat on Veterans’ Affairs Committee can also afford members an opportunity to build a profile with a […]
Sisolak’s reviews: Lots of raves, but some wariness too
Enjoying the luxury of inheriting what is projected to be a growing state budget, Gov. Steve Sisolak in his State of the State speech Wednesday proposed more money for K-12 and higher education, expanded and new health programs, a raise for state employees, and additional funding for a host of public services, from foster child […]
Lee appointed to the House Committee on Education and Labor
Nevada Democratic Rep. Susie Lee was appointed to the House Committee on Education and Labor. The committee has jurisdiction over federal education issues and labor concerns, including wage and workplace safety issues. In Nevada Lee has served on the State Accountability Advisory Committee and the Superintendent’s Educational Opportunities Advisory Committee. She also served on the […]