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Sen. Hammond talks taxes, sexual harassment, school choice — VIDEO

In his bid to represent Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District, state Sen. Scott Hammond, R-Las Vegas, wants tax reform, Obamacare repealed and federal legislation encouraging school choice. Hammond made his comments while appearing on Nevada Politics Today.

Senate votes along party lines to advance tax-reform bill

A sweeping tax-reform bill cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Wednesday as Republicans moved forward with their plan to pass the legislation this week.

Prosecutors call on Sandoval, Laxalt to enforce background check law

Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson is one of three Democratic prosecutors calling on Nevada’s Republican governor, attorney general to enforce the initiative passed by voters in 2016 while court challenges proceed.

VA secretary on a mission to improve care for America’s veterans

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin reached out to state and local leaders Wednesday in a conference that follows President Donald Trump’s proclamation to make November “National Veterans and Military Families Month.”

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After outcry, Nevada delays school gender diversity regulation

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