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Exclusive: Seaman to File Suit Against Fiore

January 6, 2022 7:45 amJanuary 10, 2022 6:03 pm

An earlier version of this story suggested that Councilwoman Seaman’s suit against Councilwoman Fiore would also target Mayor Goodman. The Globe no longer believes this to be the case. This story has been updated to reflect that evolution in understanding and now includes comment from Councilwoman Seaman. As of Monday,...

With Harry Reid’s Passing, A Political Power Vacuum Is Born

January 6, 2022 6:51 amJanuary 11, 2022 7:16 am

Starting in 1968, Harry Reid got his start in politics when he was elected at age 28 to the Nevada Assembly, serving two terms. At age 30, he became the state’s youngest lieutenant governor. From 1977-1981, he served as chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission at a time when the...

Exclusive: Tony Lane to Drop Out in CD4 and Support Annie Black

January 5, 2022 5:30 amJanuary 5, 2022 6:48 am

Anyone who watched Tony Lane go hard in the paint for the Runnin’ Rebels knew that if he followed through on his intention to run for Congress in CD4, he’d be a tough adversary. After announcing his candidacy as a one of the Republicans hoping to take on incumbent Steven...

Republicans leading generic ballot at ‘historic’ levels

January 4, 2022 6:10 amJanuary 6, 2022 5:37 pm

The latest polling numbers are not ringing in a Happy New Year for Democrats. According to CNBC, Republicans now sport a historic 10-point advantage when Americans are asked which party they prefer to control Congress, holding a 44%-34% margin over Democrats. That’s up from a 2-point Republican advantage in the...

From Lactating Rooms to Mail-In Voting. New Nevada Laws Take Effect in 2022

January 3, 2022 7:24 pmJanuary 4, 2022 7:35 am

As reported by the Las Vegas Review Journal (RJ): “A ban on the sale or possession of untraceable weapons heads a list of laws passed last session that take effect with the new year. Part of the weapons law, passed as Assembly Bill 286 in the spring, was struck down earlier in...

Sisolak Encourages Board of Health to Ignore Legislative Committee and Uphold Vaccine Mandates for College Students

December 31, 2021 11:26 amJanuary 5, 2022 6:52 am

In a tweet, Governor Sisolak encouraged the Nevada Board of Health to ignore the votes of the Nevada Legislative Select Interim Committee, which held a vote to extend vaccine mandates for state employees and all university students and staff. The mandate was issued for 120 days by the Nevada Board...

Lt. Gov Candidate Debra March Throws Shade at Lt. Gov Burkhead

December 30, 2021 8:29 amJanuary 2, 2022 8:53 am

On November 24, 2021 Henderson City Mayor Democrat Debra March announced her bid for Lt. Governor of Nevada. Just a few weeks later, Democratic Governor Steve Sisolak appointed Democrat Lisa Cano Burkhead, a bilingual educator to be the new Lt. Governor of Nevada. Burkhead expressed her dedication and advocacy for...