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Gay Marriage Bill Clears Nevada Assembly Panel

A resolution to abolish Nevada’s ban on gay marriage has passed an Assembly committee.

2013/05/17

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Bill Instills Universal Background Checks On Guns

A late amendment to a bill mandating universal background checks for gun purchases in Nevada has given the effort renewed life in the state Legislature.

2013/05/06

Nevada Revenue Stream To Remain Flat

State revenues aren’t expected to improve dramatically from a forecast made six months ago by an independent panel of business experts.

2013/05/01

Economic Forum Set To Release Numbers

Nevada’s budget battles come into focus when an independent panel meets to forecast how much money the state will receive over the next two years to fund state government.

2013/05/01

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Nevada Senator Outs Self As Gay During Same-Sex Marriage Debate

As Nevada legislators emotionally debated a move toward same-sex marriage, one lawmaker rose to his feet and declared, “I’m gay.”

2013/04/24

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Nevada Assembly Passes Sex Education Overhaul

State lawmakers are saying it’s about time Nevada updates is sex education curriculum.

2013/04/23

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Nevada Senate Takes Up Mental Health Gun Laws

As the dust begins to settle from a scuffle in the Nevada Legislature over gun control, only two substantial plans remain that would overhaul firearms policy in the state.

2013/04/21