In this edition of Behind the Bar, legislators want to protect workers from wildfire smoke and push use-it-or-lose-it broadband funding out the door.

Hunt, who works as a server and enjoys striking up conversations with people from all walks of life, won a competitive Democratic primary to represent her North Las Vegas district.

It is the second straight cycle where the industry was the second-highest category of donor to state lawmakers, slotting in behind gaming groups, but this year’s haul had much more of a Republican lean than the 2022 cycle.

The company did not mention it wanted taxpayer help at a public event in 2023. Competitors think the area isn’t blighted enough to warrant redevelopment funds.

AB180, sponsored by Assm. Reuben D’Silva, seeks to streamline the licensing process, while SB295, sponsored by Sen. Fabian Doñate, addresses public health regulations that can create often prohibitive startup costs for some sellers.

In this edition of Behind the Bar, a new poll could be a warning sign for the GOP, a trio of gun reform measures return to the Legislature and a look at who is responsible for reporting spilled sewage.

The full effects of the move were not immediately clear, but a top state health official said it will have “substantial impacts.”

As part of the agreement, both sides have verbally agreed to not pursue any bills or ballot resolutions targeting the other for six years, two people familiar with the discussions told The Indy.

AB375 would make the Picon Punch the state drink and allow for cocktails to go. Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager (D-Las Vegas) said the measure will help local businesses, reduce the number of people driving under the influence.

For the second consecutive session, wildlife advocates are asking the state to grant the Nevada Department of Wildlife authority over select insects previously identified as species of concern, primarily certain bees and butterflies.