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Assembly Democrats Call For CCSD Superintendent’s Resignation

November 1, 2023 3:15 pmNovember 6, 2023 2:18 pm

The Assembly Democratic Caucus released a statement announcing the call for the resignation of Clark County School District (CCSD) Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara. The caucus, led by Speaker Steve Yeager, accused Jara of having no plans to improve education, teacher recruitment and retention, and morale within the fifth largest school...

AG Ford Faces Conflict of Interest Concerns Over $285 Opioid Settlement

October 27, 2023 4:09 pmOctober 28, 2023 6:26 pm

Governor Lombardo’s Better Nevada PAC has been relentless in targeting legislative Democrats in Carson City with claims that they oversee a “culture of corruption” as ethical concerns and conflicts of interests have been raised in relation to funneling taxpayer money to nonprofits where Democratic lawmakers are employed or affiliated. Now,...

Nevada Dems Nominate ‘Election Denier’ Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker of the House

October 18, 2023 2:30 pmOctober 19, 2023 10:29 am

Democrats, who are the minority in the House of Representatives, voted unanimously for Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to lead the Republican majority. Not surprisingly, Nevada’s congressional delegation appealed for “bipartisanship” while trashing conservatives and Rep. Jim Jordan (OH) who has been endorsed by a majority of the GOP and former...

Assemblywoman Sarah Peters Won’t Seek Re-Election

October 16, 2023 4:07 pm

Assemblywoman Sarah Peters (AD-24) announced she will not be seeking re-election, citing that she is ready for a new chapter in her life and her wanting to spend more time with her family and friends. The district located in Reno, NV, is a Democratic stronghold, having a ~16 percentage point...

Assembly Speaker Yeager Voted For Bill Without Disclosing Conflict of Interest

October 10, 2023 1:07 pmOctober 16, 2023 4:14 pm

A report from the Nevada Independent revealed that Assembly Bill 398 (AB398) was amended through adopted regulations following an “outcry” from Nevada businesses who feared the law would “reduce the availability of liability insurance and increase costs for policies covering medical malpractice, construction defects and more.” The report also reveals...

The Silver State Is A Sad State In Terms Of Ethics Investigations And Legislative Oversight

October 3, 2023 4:01 pmOctober 10, 2023 11:38 am

Back in 2007, a complaint was filed against state Senator Warren Hardy (R-Las Vegas) with the Ethics Commission that he violated the law by failing to disclose an alleged conflict of interest and failing to abstain from voting on the bill in the 2007 Legislature. In 2009, the Nevada Supreme...

Lombardo Slams Democrats’ Inaction Over Suspending Gas Tax

September 19, 2023 4:54 pm

The latest pinch in Nevadans wallets is likely due to skyrocketing gas prices that are nearing record highs set in 2021. Yesterday, AA reported that gas prices have risen to $4.96 per gallon, up from $4.37 a month ago and a 35-cent increase in just one week. Today, AAA reports...