Fears of nuclear energy are wildly exaggerated, they said, making a reference to the lovably bumbling power plant worker Homer Simpson. In short, several speakers postured, the time has come to stop worrying and love nuclear power. 

Beyond the partisan mudslinging, however, it is worth noting that national politics really will weigh heavily on how Nevada’s gubernatorial race shapes up — regardless of how mainstream or moderate any of the candidates appear on paper.

It’s one thing for enforceable laws to stay on the books for generations. It’s something else entirely for an unconstitutional law to remain on the books for decades as a ticking time bomb, ready to bite the unwary should courts change their opinions.

From charging ever-higher resort fees to milking patrons for parking fees, it feels as if there’s no end to the “nickel and diming” that takes place at many Vegas area resorts — an environment that has become increasingly hostile to anyone looking for a vacation on a budget.

The judge ruled that Tract’s efforts to move an easement as Switch was acquiring the landlocked acreage from industrial park developer Roger Norman violated the terms of that part of its purchase agreement.

Such boorish online behavior, however, is more than bad politicking — it is inherently inconducive to having civil or productive conversations about complex policy matters, such as immigration.

There are, however, alternatives to loud, flammable and increasingly expensive fireworks shows. One increasingly popular option is drone light shows, which can be used in increasingly elaborate and colorful formations that no fireworks show can match.

The reaction to Sen. Mike Crapo’s (R-ID) gambling tax provision has been swift. Trump’s signature had barely dried on his behemoth bill when Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) pounced on it, calling out the gaming tax change.

Nevada's economy is being drained by federal mismanagement of immigration, and unless changes are made, hardworking families and local businesses across the state will continue to suffer.

The annual celebration of a nation led by its people free of any king rings pretty hollow these days with the Trump administration issuing edicts and open threats to citizens and trading partners alike. And, so, I thought I’d pass on the whole stars-and-stripes thing.

America is more than the mere sum of our politics at any given moment, and our pride should depend not on current events, but on how far we’ve come as a nation since our messy separation from the English empire two and a half centuries ago. 

It shouldn't be controversial or anti-democratic to request resources for our communities' most vulnerable members. Financial, food, housing and medical assistance programs are all crucial for ensuring the safety and stability of our neighborhoods.

Not only will this lead to higher energy prices for Nevadans — a recent analysis published by CNN suggests our rates may increase by 12 percent — it will also strangle many of the new energy generation projects that are being built in this state.

Pushback came not just from the tree huggers, but from the meat eaters as well. As anyone who knows anything about public lands will tell you, a broad cross section of Americans enjoy access to the West’s great commons.

To be sure, not all objections to reform are the result of pure rent-seeking self-interest by industry incumbents and their bureaucratic enablers. Consumer protection is, after all, a legitimate concern for lawmakers, policymakers and regulators. 

The longevity of many of our team members says it all — The Indy is a great place to work and we’re proud to be doing meaningful work each and every day. Want to be part of it?

Bills with budget implications are tagged with a dreaded fiscal note and get referred to their own version of death row in the Senate Finance or Assembly Ways and Means committees. ... most will quietly die without their fiscal note deliberated.

The truth is, Las Vegas has always been more about spectacle than sport. I know. I’m from the place that once allowed casino maverick Bob Stupak to hire a man for $1 million to jump off the top of his Vegas World hotel.

Juneteenth serves as a powerful reminder that when justice is delayed, it is effectively denied. It encourages us to stay vigilant and committed to ensuring that our constitutional rights and freedoms are not just proclaimed but actively fulfilled and embraced.

It wasn’t enough to want to do something, though. Lawmakers also needed to find and attract entrepreneurs willing to provide card processing services at lower costs to Nevada’s businesses.