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The Nevada GOP treasurer primary between Drew Johnson and Jeff Carter has turned nasty, centered on a 2022 memecoin lawsuit and sharp personal attacks. The fallout shifts attention to who voters trust with the state’s money.
A June 9 GOP primary in Nevada pitches Lombardo‑backed Adriana Guzmán Fralick against Danny Tarkanian. Fundraising, endorsements and turnout will decide the November matchup.
A WalletHub ranking shows Nevada lands midpack for total state‑and‑local taxes, a reminder that zero income tax doesn’t guarantee a light overall bill.
Mayor Shelley Berkley delivered the 2026 State of the City at The Smith Center, outlining the priorities and projects that will shape Las Vegas this year.
Clark County asked staff to study a possible noise ordinance for the Las Vegas Strip, weighing Fremont-style performer circles and decibel limits to calm rising conflicts.
A review of Clark County payroll shows hundreds earn more than the governor — and some are collecting pensions while still on the public payroll.
Three candidates — Marilyn Booker, Shannon Nordstrom and Luke McCarthy — filed for Summerlin’s Ward 2 seat, turning public safety and housing into the campaign’s focal points.
Sen. Jacky Rosen toured the Nevada National Security Site on April 13, 2026, and warned that explosive nuclear testing should not return, urging reliance on new diagnostics instead.
Nevada’s high court heard argument April 9 over a 1985 parental‑notification law; justices took the case under submission after pressing lawyers on how the statute would work.
The White House says President Trump will visit Nevada and Arizona next week to promote tax measures including a "no tax on tips" pledge. Exact stops and dates were not released.
Gov. Joe Lombardo has appointed Las Vegas litigator Richard Schonfeld to the Nevada Gaming Commission. His four‑year term begins April 28 and he is slated to appear May 21.
At Red Rock, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said much federal land should be open to mining, grazing, timber and housing — and pushed the BLM on land releases tied to Las Vegas housing.
A federal judge in Las Vegas found DHS's mandatory-detention policy unlawful for a certified class, restoring access to bond hearings and ordering notices and habeas forms to detainees.
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