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Volunteer Boulevard motorists get no relief any time soon

One of the biggest complaints about roadwork in Southern Nevada is that crews tend to fix a street, then months later, tear it up again for a different project.

Irreplaceable tax maven Carole Vilardo fought for fairness

For new Nevada legislators of all parties, it’s been a rite of passage to connect with Nevada Taxpayers Association President Carole Vilardo so she could explain the intricacies of the state’s ever-shifting tax laws.

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Monticello owns up to its past

For two centuries, historians have argued over whether the man who wrote “All men are created equal” in the Declaration of Independence could also be a slave owner and, after his wife died, make a teenage slave his mistress.

Smartphone app Waze helps motorists navigate Las Vegas Valley roads

Although most motorists believe they can’t make a difference, aside from simply following the rules of the road and being courteous to fellow travelers, there’s a new way to help. Or, technically, a new Waze.

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