The summit aimed to foster discussion among those who could provide solutions. At least two state senators left with ideas to propose during the 2019 legislative session.
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Spreading the office’s specialized prosecution team across 10 courtrooms means they will have a harder time providing support to frightened victims who may leave court before testifying, according to spokeswoman Audrie Locke.
Clark County government employees would receive increased training on sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination under a proposed policy rewrite.
Clark County has hired an outside law firm to investigate new claims that Public Defender Phil Kohn acted inappropriately toward female employees, according to a knowledgeable source.
Repeat offenders could be evicted from their homes, according to the new Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority policy approved Thursday and slated to take effect in August.
Half of that money will be earmarked for public safety, including the Metropolitan Police Department and jail operations. Metro would receive $3.8 million more than its expected operation costs so it can create 36 full-time and 17 part-time positions.
For the second year in a row Las Vegas has been named the worst U.S. metropolitan area at providing affordable rental housing for its poorest families, while Nevada ranked last among states for the fourth year running.
Today begins Sunshine Week, a national initiative to promote the importance of open government and freedom of information, and the Review-Journal is publishing several stories about the importance of government transparency.
Public records, whistleblower protections and open meeting laws will be among the topics discussed at a panel on government transparency held at UNLV on Monday evening.
Preparing for an uptick in major Las Vegas Strip construction projects, the Clark County Fire Department is restoring a special unit with expertise in rescuing people at high altitudes, underneath structure collapses and in other high-risk situations.
The Clark County Commission on Tuesday punted three scheduled votes that would have loosened local alcohol laws and reduced development fees.
Alcohol laws, development fees and grant monies to help the homeless are all on the Clark County Commission’s agenda for its regular meeting Tuesday.
The state of Nevada refuses to divulge how much it has paid former employees for their unused sick and vacation leave.
Spencer Gifts is invoking the U.S. Constitution so it can continue selling sex toys in Sin City malls.
Residents of Sunrise Manor and Whitney are gauging interest in incorporating the adjacent townships into a single city.
