Nevada Politics

Here's the full email ex-Rep. Shelley Berkley sent this week for a new PAC opposing the Iran deal and lamenting the "vile rhetoric and intense political pressure from the White House and its allies."...

Members of the Interim Finance Committee peppered the treasurer’s chief of staff with questions about how the Education Savings Account program — essentially school vouchers — will work.The issue was raised as Chief o...

Members of the Legislative Interim Finance Committee were told on Wednesday with all the tax hikes and tax credit calculations, the state ended up with $7.34 billion in General Fund revenue to spend over the current t...

Sandoval names Kirkpatrick to Clark County CommissionGov. Brian Sandoval on Tuesday appointed Assemblywoman Marilyn Kirkpatrick to the Clark County Commission.She will fill the position vacated by last week’s resignat...

Nevada Treasurer Dan Schwartz said Tuesday the new law allowing parents to get public money to pay private school tuition “is going to be the most disruptive and transformational program in state history.”Schwartz tol...

Max Yasgur loaned his New York farm to the greatest lineup of musicians 46 years ago.On Saturday, the Corle...

Congressman Joe Heck, R-Henderson, visited Northern Nevada last week discussing jobs and meeting with various groups. Heck, who is running for the U.S. Senate being vacated by the retiring Harry Reid, talke...

The second County Commission meeting of August will be conducted today at 1:15 p.m. at the Churchill County Administration Building chambers, 155 N. Taylor St. Among the items commissioners will discuss and that are u...

Here's my exchange on "Ralston Live" on Monday evening with presidential candidate Ben Carson on the controversy over his involvement with fetal tissue and his position on abortion, which is no exceptions (video below transcript):
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Max Yasgur loaned his New York farm to the greatest lineup of musicians 46 years ago....

When a constitutional office has a change of administration, it often seems like there’s a shake-up in the staff.To those on the outside, that’s what appeared to be happening after Adam Laxalt took office as Nevada’s ...

Gov. Brian Sandoval has named two new members of the state Board of Education.David Jensen will replace Lisa Noonan who was originally nominated by the Nevada Association of School Superintendents. Anthony Martinez wi...

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid said Thursday that he has yet to make up his mind on the Iran deal, but indicated he will announce his decision when he returns to DC next month.
Reid, in a gaggle with reporters after a speech to the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, seemed to say he was going to talk...

Speaker John Hambrick sent this to his caucus tonight:
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The Churchill County Republican Central Committee Wednesday approved a resolution criticizing Gov. Brian Sandoval’s $1.3 billion tax increases, the largest in Nevada’s history.The resolution also pointed out that Repu...

The dress will be ranch casual Saturday at The Morning in Nevada PAC’s Inaugural Basque Fry at Corley Ranch With at least four presidential contenders expected to attend, and 1,500 tickets sold across the state, Gardn...

Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nv., said Wednesday he hasn’t chosen a presidential candidate to back just yet but the Republican nominee won’t be Donald Trump.In an interview in Carson City, Heck, who’s runnin...

The Nevada Film Office on Wednesday agreed to award Scientific Games tax credits totaling $845,000 in return for building a sound stage and filming a game show at Bally’s in Las Vegas.That money, office officials said...

Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt has joined five other states in protesting National Labor Relations Board plans to change a 30 year old labor standard.He said the change redefined the legal standard for joint empl...

Nevada Republican Sen. Dean Heller of Carson City has endorsed Jeb Bush for president.Heller issued a statement Wednesday calling Bush a proven leader with a strong record during his time as Florida governor.The endor...

Bad Roads cost Drivers Big BucksRENO — Failing roads in Reno can cost each driver up to $748 in extra vehicle repair and maintenance expense each year. That’s according to a report from TRIP, a transportation research...

A group of anti-tax protesters led by Chuck Muth on Monday filed their petition to force the tax package — lawmakers and Gov. Brian Sandoval passed to balance the state budget — before the voters next year.The petitio...

“There he is, there he is,” she said, pointing to a photo of a young soldier.The young woman in her 30s took several steps back, tears slowly streaming down her cheeks. Hands clasped. ...

I'm verklempt.
 
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Judge Norm Robison of Gardnerville died Sunday at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.He was 78.Robison was appointed to a newly created department in Douglas County in 1982 by then Gov. Robert List. He won election ...

A group of anti-tax protesters led by Chuck Muth on Monday filed their petition to force the tax package — lawmakers and Gov. Brian Sandoval passed to balance the state budget — before the voters next year.The petitio...

Gasoline’s cost dropped to $3.20 per gallon across Nevada last week, an easing of four cents, while Carson City’s lowest pump price was significantly lower on Monday.Three outlets in Nevada’s capital posted prices of ...

Western Nevada lawmakers landed key spots on several interim committees Monday including the Committee to Consult with the Director, Tahoe/Marlette study committee and the committees on juvenile justice and Seniors, V...

Gasoline’s cost dropped to $3.20 per gallon across Nevada last week, an easing of four cents, while Carson City’s lowest pump price was significantly lower on Monday.Three outlets in Nevada’s capital posted prices of ...

It's the same old, same old of Nevada GOP fringe types who generally fail but talk big: Bunces, a Muth, Bursih. You know who they are. They are listed below, with the referendum and the Wed Decide Coalition.
I get a kick out of these folks, who claim to revere the Constitution, circumventing the not...