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Nevada Republicans are championing two pivotal bills: Assembly Bill 161 (AB161), introducing a Hospice Patient Bill of Rights, and Assembly Bill 162 (AB162), establishing a public database for repeat domestic violence offenders. Assemblywoman Dr. Rebecca Edgeworth, leveraging her medical expertise, is spearheading AB161 to address the alarming surge in hospice...

The Clark County Commission has extended County Manager Kevin Schiller’s contract for an additional three years. Schiller, who assumed the role in November 2022, oversees the nation’s 11th largest county, serving nearly 2.4 million residents and approximately 43 million annual visitors.  This extension reflects the Commission’s confidence in Schiller’s leadership...

In a bold address to a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, President Donald Trump declared, “America is back,” marking the dawn of what he termed the “Golden Age of America.” He emphasized the rapid and decisive actions taken within the first 43 days of his administration, asserting...

In a bold move to streamline government operations, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have terminated all General Services Administration (GSA) employees across Nevada. This decisive action underscores the administration’s commitment to reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies and promoting fiscal responsibility. However, it has sparked concerns about...

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has reported the 34th traffic-related fatality of 2025 following a collision involving a pedestrian on a mobility scooter and a vehicle. Incident Details: •Date & Time: February 21, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m. •Location: West Hacienda Avenue, west of South Decatur Boulevard •...

Nevada’s Democratic legislators are once again championing a proposal to implement universal free school meals across the state, despite a previous veto by Republican Governor Joe Lombardo. Assembly Bill 268 (AB268), introduced by Assemblywoman Sandra Jauregui and co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Shea Backus, seeks to allocate $86 million to the Department...

Keith Whitfield, the president of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), has resigned abruptly, citing family obligations. His departure comes at a critical time for the university, with ongoing controversies surrounding campus safety, donor relations, and allegations of antisemitism. Whitfield, who led the institution for over four years, announced...