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Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro (D-Las Vegas) speaks at a press conference.

Top state Senate Democrat Cannizzaro to run for attorney general

The state's first ever female Senate majority leader is poised to face off against Treasurer Zach Conine in a primary.

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Michele Fiore, candidate for Nevada state treasure, during a candidate forum in Pahrump.

OPINION: Trump’s audacious Fiore pardon gets buried by what came next

Fiore’s controversies have been buried deep by the latest slate of criminals to receive pardons or sentence commutations from Trump. It’s another in a continuing series of efforts to tar the rule of law, sow distrust for the justice system and diminish the importance of political corruption prosecution.

Behind the Bar: We’re so back

Welcome to our first edition of Behind the Bar for the 83rd legislative session. The newsletter will have a slightly different format this year but still provide you with essential updates on the Legislature twice a week (possibly more).

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