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Washoe County Prepares to Overhaul Election Processes

June 26, 2023 11:47 amAugust 16, 2023 3:52 pm

After an audit found that Washoe County election processes were “error prone and confusing,” County Manager Eric Brown and Registrar of Voters Jamie Rodriguez gave a presentation to the commissioners and explained the need for a massive overhaul of the county’s election system. According to the RGJ, Brown remembers telling...

Legislature Seeks to Change How NV Elects President

June 23, 2023 9:45 amJune 23, 2023 9:45 am

Nevada’s Democratic-controlled legislature is pushing a plan to change how our nation elects its president, one that could go against the wishes and interests of Silver State voters. Last month the Nevada Legislature passed Assembly Joint Resolution 6, which would amend the state constitution to adopt the National Popular Vote...

The Globe Interview: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Candidate for US President

June 19, 2023 7:35 pmJune 28, 2023 11:13 am

This past Saturday, the eighth annual Basque Fry was held at the Corley Ranch in Gardnerville, NV. After a two-mile back up to enter the ranch, over 2,500 attendees filled the rural and scenic venue to hear from a variety of local and national speakers, including Lt. Governor Stavros Anthony...

Governor Lombardo Makes History, Vetoes 75 ‘Harmful and Dangerous’ Bills

June 19, 2023 2:07 pmJuly 2, 2024 3:20 pm

Last Friday was the deadline for Governor Joe Lombardo to sign or veto legislation that had arrived on his desk within the last five days of the legislative session. Fighting against a partisan blue wall that resulted in two special sessions of the 82nd legislative session, the Governor received a...

DCSD Responds to Teacher’s Arrest

June 16, 2023 11:10 amJune 19, 2023 2:14 pm

The Globe was the first to report on a civil lawsuit against Washoe County School District (WCSD) that uncovered Michael Ismari, a teacher within the district, had a history of disciplinary behavior dating back to 2011. The lawsuit alleged that Ismari abused a disabled student. The Globe soon learned from...

EXCLUSIVE: Globe Obtains Community Benefits Agreement for A’s Stadium

June 15, 2023 5:15 pmJune 23, 2023 9:47 am

The end of the second special session of the Nevada Legislature sealed the fate of the future home of the Oakland A’s and the Nevadan taxpayers who are now on the hook for $380 million to finance their ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip. Although SB1 has yet to be signed...

Senator Hansen Reminds Republicans Of The Free Market As Senate Approves A’s Stadium

June 14, 2023 2:49 pmJune 15, 2023 5:15 pm

Yesterday, the Senate approved SB1, a $380 million public financing bill to fund a stadium for the Oakland A’s move to the Las Vegas Strip. The bill included amendments, comprised of two separate pieces of legislation, that were previously vetoed by Governor Lombardo. As reported by The Nevada Independent: Two extensive...

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