Conflict of Interest? Democratic Legislator Accepted Campaign Donations from Defendants In Multiple Lawsuits

Democratic Assemblywoman Elaine Marzola (AD- 21) received a combined $22,500 in campaign donations from the Nevada Resorts PAC and MGM Resorts International while representing plaintiffs in lawsuits against their members and properties. To date, three of these cases have been dismissed, including one with prejudice. Assemblywoman Marzola took two donations from...

Democratic Assemblyman Steve Yeager ‘Proud’ of Criminal Justice Reform Bill, GOP Opponent Responds

During a recent podcast, Democratic Speaker of the Assembly Steve Yeager (AD-9) said he was proud of the 2019 “landmark” criminal justice reform bill AB 236 that the Democratic majority passed, Attorney General Aaron Ford supported, and former Governor Steve Sisolak signed into law. Criminal justice reform, Yeager said, was...

Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill Allocates $500,000 To Relocate Rock Sculpture

This story has been updated with comments from Washoe County Media and  Communications Manager Bethany Drysdale and Commissioner Mike Clark.  In a “block vote” last week during the Washoe County Commissioner’s board meeting, Democratic Chairperson Alexis Hill (she/her) bundled nearly $3.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for...