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Sen. John Steinbeck (R-Las Vegas) seen on Jan. 26, 2025. (Jeff Scheid/The Nevada Independent)

Freshman Orientation: John Steinbeck's path from the fire department to Nevada Senate

Steinbeck worked for the Clark County Fire Department for more than 30 years, including five as fire chief. His work took him everywhere from the aftermath of 9/11 to the response to the 1 October shooting.

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What does the looming government shutdown mean for Nevada?

There's just seven days until government funding lapses, and with House Republicans yet to pass a spending bill, federal agencies are preparing to close. The last government shutdown — the longest in U.S. history — lasted 35 days in 2018 and 2019.

Senator Scott Hammond, right, (R-Las Vegas) and Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager (D-Las Vegas) outside the Assembly Chambers during the 34th special session of the Legislature in Carson City on June 6, 2023. (David Calvert/The Nevada Independent).

Legislature strikes special session deal, advances last budget bill

After Senate Republicans blocked passage of the bill Monday night, a termed-out Sen. Scott Hammond (R-Las Vegas) reversed course Tuesday supporting the measure across the legislative finish line and sending it to Lombardo's desk less than one day after the regular session ended.