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State controller’s group seeks to repeal commerce tax

A group led by state Controller Ron Knecht has filed a referendum petition with the Secretary of State’s office seeking to ask voters in 2016 to repeal a new commerce tax approved by the 2015 Legislature.

Tarkanian raises nearly $350K, Roberson $440K

Danny Tarkanian has raised nearly $350,000 in his first fundraising quarter in a bid for Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District.

County GOP chairman resigns from state executive panel

Ed Williams, chairman of the Clark County Republican Party, has resigned from the executive committee of the state party, citing concerns that no minutes are kept of the meetings and there is no liability insurance coverage for members.

Laxalt weighs in on Planned Parenthood controversy

Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt has waded into the Planned Parenthood fetal tissue debate, sending a letter to the group’s state affiliates asking for confirmation that they do not perform surgical abortions at their offices.

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Controversial Nevada GOP leader lands state job

The chairman of the Nevada Republican Party, under fire for a loan from a charity he oversaw to a business he was involved with, has been hired by state Treasurer Dan Schwartz as a deputy in the agency’s Las Vegas office.

County weighs allowing resort cinemas to serve alcohol

Clark County commissioners started initial discussion Tuesday about a proposal that would allow movie theaters inside resorts in unincorporated areas of the county to sell alcoholic beverages.

Henderson’s new city manager sworn in

Robert Murnane was sworn in as Henderson’s new city manager Tuesday evening after the City Council voted to approve a contract with a starting salary of $228,500 a year.

VA picks new director for slow Reno office

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Tuesday it has picked a new director for its embattled regional office in Reno.

Ramsey recall would make history

Following a series of highly criticized actions, including allegations that she dismissed cases out of spite for the city attorney and put her personal legal expenses on a city purchasing card, North Las Vegas Municipal Judge Catherine Ramsey is set to face a recall vote.