The ranks of administrators are growing while teacher numbers stay almost flat, with costs outside the classroom eating up much of K-12 funding, data shows.
Mary Hynes
Mary Hynes returned to the Review-Journal in August 2019 as the newspaper’s health reporter after working in public affairs and communications for MGM Resorts International. She previously worked as an editor and a reporter at the RJ. The University of Colorado graduate also worked as a reporter at newspapers in Colorado. She is a native of Oregon.
Councilman Richard Cherchio criticized a lack of transparency in awarding a consulting contract to former City Manager Ryann Juden.
The North Las Vegas City Council quietly gave its top executive a large severance package and consulting contract.
Several state lawmakers took sponsored trips but one top official’s travel stood out in state disclosures.
Observers reported long lines at some places and electioneering at the polls but most voting went smoothly, according to state and county election officials.
Voters were waiting as long as three hours in Pahrump because of limited numbers of machines, observers said. Washoe County is also having delays.
Mayor Michelle Romero and Councilman Jim Seebock reported accepting gifts of hockey tickets in 2023, financial disclosure statements show.
The Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners suspended the license of Dr. Hisbay Ali for initiating a sexual relationship with a patient and other allegations, the order states.
Nevada’s constitutional officers journeyed to foreign lands and Burning Man last year for what they claim is better governance, state financial disclosure reports show.
A Nevada medical board has given OB-GYN Dr. George Chambers more time to comply with its conditions after suspending his license.
Assembly candidate Jovan Jackson said he was rehabilitated in prison, but his opponent says he isn’t buying it.
A Nevada bill touted for restoring voting rights to all felons also restored the right to hold elective office for those convicted of the most serious crimes.
The Clark County district attorney determined that School Board member Katie Williams no longer lives in the district that elected her.
Most Las Vegas City Council members disclosed overseas trips, gifts but some said there were none.
A Nevada medical board has filed a complaint against a psychiatrist alleging that he had sex with a patient who had just attempted suicide.