Nevada Law Archives - Nevada Political

Nevada Senator’s Legislation is Crucial in the White House’s Battle Against Xylazine Threat

The Biden administration is implementing a comprehensive strategy to address the national crisis of illicit fentanyl mixed with the powerful animal sedative xylazine. Considered an emerging threat, this dangerous combination has the potential to exacerbate the ongoing opioid epidemic. The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has unveiled a national response...

Nevada Secures $43 Million to Propel High-Speed Internet Expansion

In a significant announcement today, the White House, along with Nevada's U.S. Senate delegation, revealed that Nevada has been granted over $43 million to extend high-speed internet accessibility. The main goal of the project is to provide fiber optic service and improve network resilience along a 431-mile open access network that runs along U.S....

Jim Marchant, a Nevada Election Denier, Throws Hat into Senate Race

Jim Marchant, a staunch supporter of former President Trump and vocal denier of the 2020 election results, announced his candidacy for the Senate on Tuesday. His bid for a Senate seat in the swing state of Nevada could play a crucial role in determining the control of the chamber in the 2024 elections. As a...

US Government Removes Hurdle to Nevada Lithium Mining

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On Tuesday, the US Department of Interior published a Solicitor's Opinion that introduced new regulations for mining sites that utilize federal lands for storing waste rock and tailings. This action has removed the last obstacle that was blocking Lithium Americas' Thacker Pass mine project. After conducting a review, it was determined that almost all of...

Conference In Las Vegas Examines Immigration Reform Closely

Addressing the 2021 National Immigrant Integration Conference (NIIC), Las Vegas Indian Center Executive Director Rulon Pete discussed changing demographics. Pete stated that after all, almost all other people’s ancestors were immigrants at some point. He also highlighted the importance for immigrants to help one another out and grow together with US natives. Hundreds of...

Nevada Legislators Begin Study Of Governor’s Innovation Zones

Lawmakers started a new study committee regarding a state economic development-related proposal that, if approved, would let tech companies owning land exercise government-like powers if they promise investment. Blockchains Incorporated and Nevada’s Governor Steve Sisolak want legislators to make semi-autonomous jurisdictions known as Innovation Zones. If the proposal is approved, three supervisors, including the...

State Legislators Debate Law That Would End Death Sentence

Nevada Assembly Member Steve Yeager recently introduced a law that would stop capital punishment in the state. At the time, Yeager said that legal hearing would become difficult and emotional. Feeling that pain during hearing causes one to be human and empathetic, said Yeager. At the same time, he said that he expects that...

GOP Sigal Chattah To Run For Attorney General Next Year

Las Vegas lawyer Sigal Chattah has announced that she would be a Nevada attorney general candidate in the 2022 election. So, she would compete with the present Nevada AG, namely Aaron Ford. For the uninitiated, the election for the US state’s AG takes place once every four years. Sigal Chattah and COVID-19 Restrictions in Nevada Chattah...