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Democrats criticize Nevada governor’s 28 vetoes – Las Vegas Sun

Posted on July 7, 2011 by admin

State legislative leaders are claiming party politics spurred a late flurry of vetoes of Democrat-sponsored bills by Nevada’s Republican governor. Democratic Assembly Speaker John Oceguera issued a weekend statement comparing Gov. Brian Sandoval’s 28 …

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Sandoval was good, but his luck was better – Las Vegas Sun

Posted on June 26, 2011 by admin

It’s better to be lucky than good. And in his first six months as governor, Brian Sandoval has been both. Except for the mewling on the right about Sandoval shredding his no-tax pledge, most of the post-session commentary has focused [...]

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A lack of common sense – Las Vegas Sun

Posted on June 5, 2011 by admin

House Republicans released a spending bill last week that would attempt to revive plans to dump nuclear waste at Nevada’s Yucca Mountain. The Residence Appropriations Committee’s proposal would offer $ 35 million for work at Yucca Mountain, such as [...]

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Right wing in tizzy after budget deal – Las Vegas Sun

Posted on June 4, 2011 by admin

Brian Sandoval to Zeus-like status for his no-tax promise and for his effective GOP woodshed, the righties are having a public meltdown that Irwin Allen couldn’t have filmed. Why? Since the governor and leaders of both parties, hamstrung by the [...]

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Gov. Brian Sandoval visits Boulder City solar array, suggests lease revenue could ease state deficit – Las Vegas Sun

Posted on March 19, 2011 by admin

Brian Sandoval visited Southern Nevada on Friday to dedicate Copper … Sandoval suggested to Boulder City Mayor Roger Tobler. The governor was likely only half kidding. Carson City lawmakers have a reputation for balancing the budget on the backs of [...]

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Legendary Rat-Pack Casino The Las Vegas Sahara Is Closing – The Business Insider

Posted on March 11, 2011 by admin

Los Angeles Times

Legendary Rat-Pack Casino The Las Vegas Sahara Is ClosingThe Business Insider… Group’s Sam Nazarian issued notice today that the casino would close on May 16. This constitutes a bleak moment for the northern strip, where the Riviera is [...]

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Nevada Legislature begins week 5 – Las Vegas Sun

Posted on March 5, 2011 by admin

Nevada Legislature begins week 5Las Vegas SunAP School reforms, prisons, concealed weapons, water rights, gender identity, helmet laws and more budget reviews are scheduled as the Nevada Legislature enters the fifth week of a 120-day session. On Monday the Senate [...]

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Plea deal on sexual assault charge set for April for MMA’s Michael Whitehead – Las Vegas Sun

Posted on February 28, 2011 by admin

Plea deal on sexual assault charge set for April for MMA’s Michael WhiteheadLas Vegas SunMixed martial arts fighter Michael “Iron Mike” Whitehead will get another 45 days before he goes another round with the Las Vegas court system. Whitehead, who [...]

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We have a heritage of helping others – Las Vegas Sun

Posted on February 28, 2011 by admin

We have a heritage of helping othersLas Vegas Sun21 in the Las Vegas Sun. It is sobering because it points out, among other things, that: Only a body dominated by millionaires (ie, the Tea Party) could define “shared sacrifice” as [...]

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One injured in shooting at North Las Vegas skate park – Las Vegas Sun

Posted on February 27, 2011 by admin

One injured in shooting at North Las Vegas skate parkLas Vegas SunGunfire early this morning at the 702 Skatepark in North Las Vegas injured one person, police said. North Las Vegas Police spokesman Timothy Bedwell said officers responded at 2:07 [...]

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`Nevada brothel owners prefer to be pioneers – Reno Gazette-Journal

Posted on February 27, 2011 by admin

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`Nevada brothel owners prefer to be pioneersReno Gazette-JournalBut whatever they were wearing, the prostitutes walking the hallways of the Nevada State Legislature were stepping out in defiance. Nevada is the last place in the US working girls can openly say [...]

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Kevin Burke’s ‘Defending the Caveman’: love, monogamy in Sin City – Las Vegas Sun

Posted on February 26, 2011 by admin

Las Vegas Sun

Kevin Burke’s ‘Defending the Caveman’: love, monogamy in Sin CityLas Vegas Sun“I am the only person in Las Vegas selling a show about true love and monogamy in Sin City. I’ve got a corner on the market,” actor [...]

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Pro-choice advocates rally to protect federal funds for abortion – Las Vegas Sun

Posted on February 26, 2011 by admin

Las Vegas Sun

Pro-choice advocates rally to protect federal funds for abortionLas Vegas SunDina Titus speaks during the “Walk for Choice” rally Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Planned Parenthood office in Las Vegas. By Kyle Hansen (contact) The threat of [...]

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Sandoval’s budget relies on at least one fee increase – Las Vegas Sun

Posted on February 21, 2011 by admin

Las Vegas Sun

Sandoval's budget relies on at least one fee increaseLas Vegas SunIn the last special session, the Legislature authorized the Nevada Gaming Control Board to increase the hourly rate it charges prospective gaming licensees to investigate their applications to [...]

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Tribe sues to cancel development deal with Las Vegas company – Las Vegas Sun

Posted on February 17, 2011 by admin

Tribe sues to cancel development deal with Las Vegas companyLas Vegas SunA Las Vegas company said Thursday it will contest a California Indian tribe’s lawsuit seeking to cancel a hotel-casino development deal. The Big Sandy Rancheria of Mono Wind Indians [...]

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