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Decadeslong push to end smoking in casinos finds new audience: shareholders

Shareholders at three casino companies are pushing a proposal that would requires corporate management to commission a report on potential cost savings from implementing a smoke-free policy.

D.C. Download: How will reclassifying marijuana affect Nevada?

On Wednesday, the Biden administration took the furthest step towards legalizing weed since it was first criminalized, announcing it would reclassify marijuana from its current status as a Schedule I drug, on par with heroin and ecstasy, to Schedule III, which includes drugs such as ketamine and anabolic steroids that are allowed for medical use.

Nevada GOP Chairman Michael J. McDonald, right, introduces then-President Donald J. Trump during the Nevada Republican Party Convention inside the Suncoast Hotel and Casino on Saturday, June 23, 2018. (Daniel Clark/The Nevada Independent).

Trump campaign sues Nevada for accepting mail ballots that trickle in after Election Day

Republicans say the extra processing time violates federal law on Election Day deadlines.

GOP discord over House leadership tanks Amodei's pro-mining bill, at least for now

The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act (MRCA), a bill sponsored by Amodei in the House and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) in the Senate, would be a boon to mining companies, allowing them to use public lands adjacent to the mine, regardless of whether a mineral deposit has been discovered there.

Lombardo endorses Marty O'Donnell in Nevada's 3rd District Republican primary

Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) has put his thumb on the scale in Congressional District 3 once again, endorsing video game music composer Marty O’Donnell in the Republican primary to take on Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV).

Price hikes for leasing land for oil, gas exploration could force industry out of Nevada

Nevada has produced nominal amounts of oil over the decades, but updates to federal onshore oil and gas leasing rules could dry up exploration in the state.

Nevada gaming regulators recommend license for media mogul Barry Diller

Billionaire investor Barry Diller was recommended for an unlimited license by the Nevada Gaming Control Board Wednesday as a board member with MGM Resorts International.

Indy Gaming: International flights on the rise in Las Vegas

International passenger volume at Harry Reid International Airport is nearing it pre-pandemic levels., which would be a good boost for the Las Vegas resort industry.

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Nevada gaming regulators file complaint against embattled casino exec

The Gaming Control Board filed a three-count complaint against former casino executive Scott Sibella four months after his January guilty plea for violating the Bank Secrecy Act.

Indy Education: How a NLV school is helping students get out of their shell and into the workplace

In this week's edition of the Indy Education newsletter, read about Catholic school's program providing students with work experience before they graduate high school.

After losing three straight times, are Republicans as invested in Vegas House seats?

After so many unsuccessful pulls at the electoral slot machine, have national House Republicans moved on from Las Vegas?

People wait at the DMV office in Henderson on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018

Long-awaited Nevada DMV modernization likely delayed, may cost $300M more

In March, the Nevada DMV said the project to upgrade its computer systems was within budget and on track for a 2026 completion. Now, it may cost $300 million more and wrap up in fiscal year 2029.

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Site of the nation’s ‘dirtiest coal plant’ is now part of Nevada’s clean energy transition

Once named the nation's "dirtiest coal plant," NV Energy's Reid Gardner in Southern Nevada is now a battery storage facility.

As Washoe, others adopt anti-camping laws, advocates and homeless fear fallout

On March 26, the Washoe County Commission became the latest municipality to pass an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to camp or live in a vehicle on county-owned properties or public places.

D.C. Download: After decades of duds, Brightline may be the engine that could

Nevada’s political avengers assembled Monday for a groundbreaking ceremony more Coachella than press conference.

Nevada nuclear commission ready to strike back after pro-Yucca hearing in Congress

Members of the commission — which advises the governor and Legislature on radioactive waste issues — said they and Nevada’s congressional delegation were taken aback by the harsh tenor and lack of knowledge that subcommittee members displayed during the April 10 hearing.