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2018 campaign season is heating up in Nevada

It’s not even labor day, but it feels the 2018 campaign cycle cometh as candidates try to get out in front of the fundraising buses. The bulk of the announcements have come from Republicans, including three made last week.

Marijuana stores want an always-open option in Clark County

Cannabis dispensaries in Clark County are permitted to be open from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m., but the county’s Green Ribbon Panel on Friday said it wants to advise commissioners to extend marijuana store hours.

 
Parking concerns remain ahead of vote about Las Vegas Raiders stadium

Clark County commissioners are expected to vote next week whether to allow the project to continue. While approval is all but certain, county staff has requested several stipulations be incorporated with the OK.

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Federal government approves Nevada’s education plan

Nevada is among four states to get U.S. Education Department approval of its plan as required under a new federal education law, the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA.

Clark County schools fear $60 background checks may dissuade volunteers

School officials and parents say a new law intended to keep children safe from sexual predators in schools could lead to a substantial drop-off in volunteers, who are being asked to pony up for the privilege of helping out.

Organizational teams seek place to complain during CCSD reorganization

As school organizational teams face funding roadblocks or issues with principals or officials during the Clark County School District’s state-mandated reorganization, they’re struggling to find where to lodge concerns.

Law firm has been big donor to Clark County commissioners

The attorney and law firm that received a retainer worth up to $500,000 from Clark County commissioners last month have donated thousands to the election campaigns of those same officials, state records show.

 
‘Reorganized’ Clark County schools prepare for new year

When the Clark County School District welcomes students back on Aug. 14, some parents will see few differences. But behind the scenes, the nation’s fifth-largest school district will have undergone some very dramatic changes.

Unpacking the reorg: Q&A on parents’ most pressing questions

We asked for your most-pressing questions on the Clark County School District’s reorganization and you responded. Here are answers to some of the most common ones we received.

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