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Several Nevada candidates have criminal records

One candidate has been charged with theft and wiretapping. Another was convicted of domestic battery and accused of waving a gun while drunk. One was an Army deserter.

 
Several women candidates have path to victory in Nevada

More and more women around the country are running for office — and winning. They have been spurred into action for myriad reasons, including resistance to the presidential administration, the “Me Too” movement, and frustration with the status quo.

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Paul Ryan vows a vote on DACA legislation before election

House Republicans struggled Thursday to find consensus on the future of undocumented immigrants who were illegally brought into the country, but House Speaker Paul Ryan still vowed to bring legislation to the floor for a vote before the midterm election.

Sandoval joins group of governors seeking help with opioid crisis

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval joined a group of four bipartisan governors in signing a letter Thursday asking for federal support for state- and local-level initiatives to address the nationwide opioid crisis.

 
Review-Journal voter panel discusses issues that matter to them

The Review-Journal hosted the panel of 11 readers from all walks of life for the first time on Tuesday to talk politics and the current races. Their advice to candidates hoping to win in November: Focus on local issues.

Aide to EPA chief Scott Pruitt resigns

A senior aide wrapped up in the ethics investigations of Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt has abruptly resigned.

Campaign 2018: Horsford, Hardy attacked for campaign contributors

Congressional candidate Bill Townsend denounced Democrat Steven Horsford and Republican Cresent Hardy , the race’s two leading candidates, for not running their own campaigns, spending too much money and being beholden to special interests.

Operator chosen for Las Vegas courtyard program for homeless

The Las Vegas Community Health Improvement Program will manage the city’s new courtyard for the downtown homeless population as the facility transitions to a 24/7 operation.