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‘A Tax On The Poor’: Nevada Lawmakers Consider Removing Jail Time For Unpaid Traffic Tickets

May 6, 2021 | Bert Johnson

Nevada is one of just 13 states where an unpaid ticket can land people in jail. For the fifth legislative session in a row, lawmakers are weighing a bill that would decriminalize minor traffic violations.

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Last Summer, Nevada Lawmakers Promised More Criminal Justice Reform. Here Are Some Of The Bills They’re Considering

April 14, 2021 | Bert Johnson

Following a special legislative session dealing with police reform, legislators promised they weren’t done. Here are some of the bills they’re considering in the 2021 regular session.

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Nevada Lawmakers Buck National Trend, Seek Expanded Voter Access

April 9, 2021 | Bert Johnson

The state’s Democrat majority is looking to adopt universal mail balloting.

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Pro-Trump Protest In Carson City Remains Peaceful

January 6, 2021 | Bert Johnson

As a mob of pro-Trump extremists overwhelmed police and stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., the lame-duck president’s supporters in Northern Nevada protested without violence.

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Northern Nevada Schools Deal With Smoke From California Fires While Balancing COVID-19 Restrictions

August 20, 2020 | Bert Johnson

Dense smoke from wildfires in California forced Washoe County schools to close Thursday. Meanwhile, lightning strikes started additional fires in rural Northern Nevada.

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Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval Consults With Attorney General On Refugee Resettlement

November 18, 2015

Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval says he doesn't think he has power to halt refugee resettlement in the state, but he's seeking a second opinion.

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Nevada Cuts Solar Incentive Program

July 14, 2014 | Ky Plaskon

The Nevada Public Utilities Commission has approved a reduction in incentives to install solar projects, which could have a big impact on small businesses.

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Environment

Drought Nudges Nevada Wildlife Toward Urban Areas

June 25, 2014 | Ed Joyce

Lingering drought is taking a toll on wildlife across northern Nevada, reducing deer herds on the high desert and drying up fisheries in the valleys.

 
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