Legislature

Texting Ban Moves Ahead

An Assembly panel has approved a bill to ban drivers from texting or chatting on cell phones.

2011/03/30

Looking for a Lottery

Several Las Vegas high school students have urged lawmakers to approve a state lottery.

2011/03/30

Lawmakers Look at Lottery

Lifting a constitutional ban in Nevada on a state lottery will be discussed during a legislative hearing.

2011/03/29

Tough Talk on Taxes

A battle is brewing in the Legislature over taxes.

2011/03/29

$120m Added to State Budget

Governor Brian Sandoval has delivered an Executive Budget amendment to the legislature that increases the state’s revenue projection.

2011/03/28

Weighing Odds of Internet Gambling

Nevada lawmakers today discuss a bill to allow the Silver State to take the lead on regulating the multibillion-dollar Internet poker industry.

2011/03/24

Gov Threatens to Veto School Bill

Governor Brian Sandoval has threatened to veto a bill that would allow Nevada school districts to use money from a reserve account to build and renovate campuses.

2011/03/24

Stronger Seat Belt Law Considered

The Senate Transportation Committee is considering a measure that would allow law enforcement officers to stop a driver if someone in the vehicle is not buckled up.

2011/03/23