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Sisolak appoints Titus staffer to Clark County Commission
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Tuesday appointed Michael Naft as his successor on the Clark County Commission. Naft is currently the district director for Rep....
Shutdown not derailing real estate, yet, but “probably not good” for market
Federal employees are going without work in some cases, or working without pay in others, but if you’re looking to buy or sell your...
Clark County is all that, county spokesperson says
"It's that time of year," writes Clark County Public Information Officer Erik Pappa, "when I send out my annual note to the news media...
Commentary: Sisolak inaugural in a nutshell – stay the course
"We've got to get our education system back on track," Steve Sisolak said in his inaugural address after being sworn in as Nevada's 30th...
Gov. Sisolak’s first official act: Task force on sexual harassment
Following his inauguration midday Monday, Gov. Steve Sisolak issued his first executive order: the creation of a task force focused on sexual harassment and...
Judicial Discipline Commission asks Supreme Court to take hold off Tobiasson case
The Nevada Judicial Discipline Commission, which investigates and disciplines judges in Nevada, is asking the Supreme Court to lift a stay on the Commission’s investigative...
TANF, other social services operational during shutdown, state says
In addition to 800,000 federal employees being furloughed or working without a paycheck -- 3,450 in Nevada -- shutdowns tend to hurt lower-income people...
Clark County DA recuses from domestic battery case against judge, hands off to Ford
One of Attorney General Aaron Ford’s first charges after taking office could be prosecuting domestic battery allegations against a fellow elected official -- Las...
Sisolak went hiring over the holidays
Over the holiday break, Gov.-elect Steve Sisolak announced six senior staff hires in his administration, including Democratic advisor Michelle White as Chief of Staff,...
Harry Reid’s failing health doesn’t dull his edge
“I was always willing to do things that others were not willing to do,” Harry Reid told New York Times reporter Mark Leibovich in...