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Seeds of Nevada's bitter attorney general Democratic primary were planted in the Legislature

As state Senate leader, Nicole Cannizzaro held great power to stifle her opponent's policy ambitions. Her defenders say Zach Conine's bills failed on their own merits.

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Nevada's wildfire season is coming. Should NV Energy customers help utility fund insurance?

After seeking to collect a half billion dollars from customers to bolster its wildfire insurance, NV Energy has secured an additional $250 million in coverage. But Nevada's largest electric utility is still moving forward with its request to have ratepayers help foot the bill for a $500 million self-funded policy the utility can tap in the event its infrastructure causes a catastrophic blaze.