Nevada Secretary of State completes review of nearly 4,000 allegations from state GOPPosted: Apr 21, 2021 / 05:18 PM PDTUpdated: Apr 21, 2021 / 07:02 PM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. (KLAS) — During the 2020 election in Nevada, 10 dead voters had ballots cast in their names, but the election was overall safe. These are the findings of a review of nearly 4,000 election integrity violation reports submitted to the Nevada secretary of state by the state Republican Party.The Nevada Republican Party delivered four boxes worth of reports to the secretary’s office in March. In several statements, party...…Nevada Secretary of State completes review of nearly 4,000 allegations from state GOPPosted: Apr 21, 2021 / 05:18 PM PDTUpdated: Apr 21, 2021 / 07:02 PM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. (KLAS) — During the 2020 election in Nevada, 10 dead voters had ballots cast in their names, but the election was overall safe. These are the findings of a review of nearly 4,000 election integrity violation reports submitted to the Nevada secretary of state by the state Republican Party.The Nevada Republican Party delivered four boxes worth of reports to the secretary’s office in March. In several statements, party...WW…

Assembly Bill 395 moves to SenatePosted: Apr 13, 2021 / 01:45 PM PDTUpdated: Apr 13, 2021 / 11:07 PM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. (KLAS) — The Nevada Assembly voted Tuesday to abolish the death penalty and reduces all current death sentences to life in prison without the possibility of parole.The Assembly voted 26-16 to send AB 395 to the Senate. The proposal is retroactive, meaning while it abolishes any further death sentences, any current sentences would be changed to life in prison without the possibility of release.In order to become law, the Democratic-controlled Senate would have to approve...…Assembly Bill 395 moves to SenatePosted: Apr 13, 2021 / 01:45 PM PDTUpdated: Apr 13, 2021 / 11:07 PM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. (KLAS) — The Nevada Assembly voted Tuesday to abolish the death penalty and reduces all current death sentences to life in prison without the possibility of parole.The Assembly voted 26-16 to send AB 395 to the Senate. The proposal is retroactive, meaning while it abolishes any further death sentences, any current sentences would be changed to life in prison without the possibility of release.In order to become law, the Democratic-controlled Senate would have to approve...WW…

Posted: Apr 13, 2021 / 05:28 PM PDTUpdated: Apr 14, 2021 / 12:59 PM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. (KLAS) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak set a goal Tuesday of having every Nevada county reopen to 100% capacity by June 1.“I am pleased to announce that I am confident every county in the state of Nevada will be able to fully reopen at 100% capacity by June 1,” the governor said during a news conference.The state will hand over the control of mitigation measures to local counties on May 1.. You can view the full proposal in the file below. The Clark County Commission will vote on it Tuesday, April 20, at 9...…Posted: Apr 13, 2021 / 05:28 PM PDTUpdated: Apr 14, 2021 / 12:59 PM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. (KLAS) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak set a goal Tuesday of having every Nevada county reopen to 100% capacity by June 1.“I am pleased to announce that I am confident every county in the state of Nevada will be able to fully reopen at 100% capacity by June 1,” the governor said during a news conference.The state will hand over the control of mitigation measures to local counties on May 1.. You can view the full proposal in the file below. The Clark County Commission will vote on it Tuesday, April 20, at 9...WW…

AB 321 requires voters opt-out rather than opt-in of getting mail-in ballotPosted: Mar 31, 2021 / 05:59 PM PDTUpdated: Mar 31, 2021 / 06:18 PM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. (KLAS) — Democrats in the Nevada Legislature hope to make mail-in voting, which expanded to all registered voters for the November election due to the pandemic, the law of the land.Assembly Bill 321 would require a person opt-out rather than opt-in to receiving a mail-in ballot. The proposal would also require election workers take a class on signature verification.Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson said the bill makes participating...…AB 321 requires voters opt-out rather than opt-in of getting mail-in ballotPosted: Mar 31, 2021 / 05:59 PM PDTUpdated: Mar 31, 2021 / 06:18 PM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. (KLAS) — Democrats in the Nevada Legislature hope to make mail-in voting, which expanded to all registered voters for the November election due to the pandemic, the law of the land.Assembly Bill 321 would require a person opt-out rather than opt-in to receiving a mail-in ballot. The proposal would also require election workers take a class on signature verification.Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson said the bill makes participating...WW…

Posted: Mar 19, 2021 / 11:32 AM PDTUpdated: Mar 19, 2021 / 11:48 AM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. — A proposal in the Nevada Legislature would require businesses to provide access to employee restrooms to customers with bowel diseases that cause them to require immediate access to the facilities or face a fine.Eligible medical conditions include Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) and other illnesses that require the use of an ostomy device.The bill would only apply to businesses with three or more employees. If it were to become law, the bill would remove any liability from the...…Posted: Mar 19, 2021 / 11:32 AM PDTUpdated: Mar 19, 2021 / 11:48 AM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. — A proposal in the Nevada Legislature would require businesses to provide access to employee restrooms to customers with bowel diseases that cause them to require immediate access to the facilities or face a fine.Eligible medical conditions include Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) and other illnesses that require the use of an ostomy device.The bill would only apply to businesses with three or more employees. If it were to become law, the bill would remove any liability from the...WW…

AB4 only applicable to states of emergencyPosted: Mar 17, 2021 / 03:10 PM PDTUpdated: Mar 17, 2021 / 03:10 PM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. — Democrats in the Nevada Legislature have introduced a proposal to expand mail-in voting, but limit the number of days ballots can be accepted. While every registered voter in Nevada automatically received a ballot in November, the law that provided for that accommodation is only applicable to Nevada elections during states of emergencies.Speaker Jason Frierson introduced Assembly Bill 321 on Wednesday. The proposal would require a person to opt-out rather than...…AB4 only applicable to states of emergencyPosted: Mar 17, 2021 / 03:10 PM PDTUpdated: Mar 17, 2021 / 03:10 PM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. — Democrats in the Nevada Legislature have introduced a proposal to expand mail-in voting, but limit the number of days ballots can be accepted. While every registered voter in Nevada automatically received a ballot in November, the law that provided for that accommodation is only applicable to Nevada elections during states of emergencies.Speaker Jason Frierson introduced Assembly Bill 321 on Wednesday. The proposal would require a person to opt-out rather than...WW…

Surveillance video caught Las Vegas man inside Capitol wearing tactical gear, prosecutors sayPosted: Mar 16, 2021 / 02:24 PM PDTUpdated: Mar 16, 2021 / 05:13 PM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Las Vegas man charged for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot in January will remain in federal custody for at least another week after his lawyer told a judge he is “profusely apologetic about what happened.”Nathaniel “Nathan” DeGrave, 31, appeared before a federal judge in Washington, D.C., for his arraignment on nine charges Tuesday. The hearing was held virtually due to the ongoing coronavirus...…Surveillance video caught Las Vegas man inside Capitol wearing tactical gear, prosecutors sayPosted: Mar 16, 2021 / 02:24 PM PDTUpdated: Mar 16, 2021 / 05:13 PM PDTLAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Las Vegas man charged for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot in January will remain in federal custody for at least another week after his lawyer told a judge he is “profusely apologetic about what happened.”Nathaniel “Nathan” DeGrave, 31, appeared before a federal judge in Washington, D.C., for his arraignment on nine charges Tuesday. The hearing was held virtually due to the ongoing coronavirus...WW…

Bill covers insurers from increasing, canceling coverage based on breedPosted: Mar 8, 2021 / 06:52 PM PSTUpdated: Mar 8, 2021 / 06:58 PM PSTCARSON CITY, Nev. — A bill to prohibit property insurers from discriminating based on a dog’s breed advanced Monday at the Nevada Legislature. The Senate Commerce and Labor committee voted along party lines 4-3 for S.B. 103 to pass out of committee.According to the Legislative Counsel, the bill “prohibits an insurer from refusing to issue, canceling, refusing to renew or increasing the premium or rate for a policy of property insurance on the sole...…Bill covers insurers from increasing, canceling coverage based on breedPosted: Mar 8, 2021 / 06:52 PM PSTUpdated: Mar 8, 2021 / 06:58 PM PSTCARSON CITY, Nev. — A bill to prohibit property insurers from discriminating based on a dog’s breed advanced Monday at the Nevada Legislature. The Senate Commerce and Labor committee voted along party lines 4-3 for S.B. 103 to pass out of committee.According to the Legislative Counsel, the bill “prohibits an insurer from refusing to issue, canceling, refusing to renew or increasing the premium or rate for a policy of property insurance on the sole...WW…

Battle Born would span 14 square miles, 9,000 acres on Mormon MesaPosted: Feb 25, 2021 / 12:01 AM PSTUpdated: Feb 25, 2021 / 12:05 AM PSTOVERTON, Nev. — A proposed solar project in Southern Nevada’s Moapa Valley would be the state’s largest if built, but opponents are saying, “not in my backyard.”The Battle Born Solar Project would span 14 square miles on the Mormon Mesa, a sprawling flat-topped hill 45 miles northeast of the Las Vegas valley. It’s Bureau of Land Management-owned land frequented by hikers, campers and ATV riders.In 2019, Nevada voters mandated the state receive 50% of its...…Battle Born would span 14 square miles, 9,000 acres on Mormon MesaPosted: Feb 25, 2021 / 12:01 AM PSTUpdated: Feb 25, 2021 / 12:05 AM PSTOVERTON, Nev. — A proposed solar project in Southern Nevada’s Moapa Valley would be the state’s largest if built, but opponents are saying, “not in my backyard.”The Battle Born Solar Project would span 14 square miles on the Mormon Mesa, a sprawling flat-topped hill 45 miles northeast of the Las Vegas valley. It’s Bureau of Land Management-owned land frequented by hikers, campers and ATV riders.In 2019, Nevada voters mandated the state receive 50% of its...WW…

Bill requires driver obtain special permit to take animal homePosted: Apr 1, 2021 / 05:58 PM PDTUpdated: Apr 1, 2021 / 05:58 PM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. (KLAS) — A proposed law in Nevada would allow a person to harvest roadkill and eat it.Assembly Bill 299 allows for a person in Nevada to keep roadkill only if they obtain a permit. Republican Assem. Robin Titus said Nevada and Wyoming are the only Mountain West states that do not allow for the practice.“Time for Nevada to pass this legislation,” Titus wrote in a tweet.State game officials worry a person could poach a big game animal and then...…Bill requires driver obtain special permit to take animal homePosted: Apr 1, 2021 / 05:58 PM PDTUpdated: Apr 1, 2021 / 05:58 PM PDTCARSON CITY, Nev. (KLAS) — A proposed law in Nevada would allow a person to harvest roadkill and eat it.Assembly Bill 299 allows for a person in Nevada to keep roadkill only if they obtain a permit. Republican Assem. Robin Titus said Nevada and Wyoming are the only Mountain West states that do not allow for the practice.“Time for Nevada to pass this legislation,” Titus wrote in a tweet.State game officials worry a person could poach a big game animal and then...WW…