Reno senator's bill would give governments in Washoe, Clark 4 appointees on school board; voters would get 3
News - February 7, 2017

Sen. Kieckhefer cites 'integrity of individual elected officials' as one of the reasons to seek change

Governor's chief of staff bristles at Schwartz's criticisms, questions if he understands budget process
News - February 6, 2017

Mike Willden doesn't like treasurer's description of Sandoval as "St. Brian and his bag of goodies.'

Treasurer Schwartz critical of Gov. Sandoval for his lack of priorities, handling of Education Savings Accounts
News - February 6, 2017

Schwartz calls Sandoval, "St. Brian of the Goodies Bag' for budget proposals and calls state Senate Minority Leader Roberson "a bully"

Possible federal interference, lack of banking are issues facing Nevada's marijuana industry, Titus says
Commentary - February 3, 2017

Trump's pick for U.S. Attorney General doesn't seem to like marijuana and banks, by law, can't accept its cash

Nevada's diverse 1st U.S. House District is fearful of Trump presidency, Titus says
News - February 2, 2017

 Las Vegas Strip's international tourism industry, young Latino 'Dreamers' uneasy with Trump's presidency, says Congresswoman

U.S. Rep. Amodei doesn't rule out run for AG; Top lobbyist doubts GOP can regain majorities at Legislature
Commentary - January 27, 2017

Before he decides his future, U.S. Rep. Amodei wants to see how the Trump era plays out in Washington D.C.

Amodei critical of Trump's call for voter-fraud investigation, doubts funding for Mexican wall would pass U.S. House
News - January 26, 2017

Nevada congressman, however, says he has no regrets for serving as Trump's Nevada campaign chair

2018 Nevada gubernatorial race already set: Republican Laxalt vs. Democrat Sisolak
Commentary - January 20, 2017

Democrat Sisolak may see 2018 as 'his time.' Laxalt, a young man in a hurry, has strong state and national GOP backing

Leading lobbyist sees successful compromise for Education Savings Accounts; Top poly sci prof disagrees
News - January 18, 2017

ESAs may be GOP's 'hill-to-die-for' in 2017 Legislature. Even state treasurer and Nevada attorney general (both Republicans) are getting involved

Reno's Davidson Academy, for gifted and talented, will open online school for students across the nation
News - January 13, 2017

Online school will open in the fall. Applications now being taken and it's free for Nevada students who qualify

'Job One' for Assemblywoman Tolles is to make sure GOP education gains of 2015 are not undone in 2017
News - January 12, 2017

Newly-elected assemblywoman from Reno is longtime education advocate who supports Education Savings Accounts

Gaming bullish on Trump presidency but needs new Capitol Hill champ now that Reid's retired, gaming expert says
News - January 5, 2017

American Gaming Association will have a former casino mogul in the White House

Gov. Sandoval may add cabinet member to oversee work-force development, Chamber official says
News - January 4, 2017

Work-force development plans could force funding showdown between community colleges and Nevada's major universities at 2017 Legislature

Brekhus both agrees, disagrees with RGJ assertion that City Council 'in danger of becoming region's most dysfunctional government panel.'
News - December 30, 2016

Brekhus: 'I think it is not entirely a fair description' when you look at council's body of work

Reno Councilwoman Brekhus wants Reno, Washoe County to combine governments
News - December 28, 2016

Brekhus wants Washoe-Reno combination for sake of efficiency, cost cutting and smaller government. Calls it 'multi-decade lift"

Obama signs $415 million Tahoe bill; now comes hard part -- getting money from the feds, says TRPA official
News - December 21, 2016

TRPA's Marchetta says Harry Reid's retirement may make securing federal funding more difficult but has confidence in bi-state coalition headed by Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., and Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Cal.

With passage of ballot question, Washoe schools will focus on avoiding double sessions, Taylor says
News - December 9, 2016

School board President Angie Taylor also defends $311,000 contract of Superintendent Traci Davis

New U.S. Attorney General could 'blow up' nation's legal marijuana industry, Washoe DA says
News - December 8, 2016

Washoe DA Chris Hicks questions if AG nominee Sessions would go after legal marijuana industry as a priority