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Bill introduced to allow deadly self-defense in carjackings in Nevada

A bill that would expand the definition of justifiable homicide to extend beyond a home invasion to include those defending themselves in a carjacking type of situation was introduced in the Assembly on Tuesday.

No dogs allowed — in the bar

Chances are, the beast sitting on the bar stool next to you won’t be a real dog.

Senate passes prevailing wage exemption bill

The Senate on Monday passed a divisive bill along party lines exempting school and university construction projects from prevailing wage laws.

Public Utilities Commission asks lawmakers to increase staff salaries

The executive director of the Public Utilities Commission on Monday asked state lawmakers to increase salaries for professional staff to keep up with compensation not only within the private sector but also in other state agencies.

Lawmakers debate makeup of PERS board

A bill seeking to change the makeup of the public employees retirement system board to include three public members with areas of expertise in pension plans ran into resistance Monday from some lawmakers and participants in the plan.

Bill introduced to require public preview of collective bargaining agreements

A bill that would require local governments to provide the public an advance look at the details of a proposed collective bargaining agreement before it is voted on by the governing body was introduced in the Senate Monday.

Wages and dogs: Legislature faces busy third week

There will be no three-day President’s Day weekend for Nevada lawmakers who will plow through the third week of the 2015 session discussing wine, dancing, pooches in bars — and some serious stuff, too, that promises intense debate.

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