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Nevada Politician Convicted of Pilfering $70K for Cop’s Statue on Surgery
A former Las Vegas city councilwoman was found guilty on Thursday of wire fraud charges after a jury determined she looted tens of thousands of dollars from a charity she set up to build a memorial to a slain police officer. Michele Fiore, a longtime fixture on the Nevada political scene and a justice of the peace in Pahrump, was convicted of six counts of federal wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. She appeared subdued as the verdict was read aloud, KLAS-TV reported. Prosecutors argued during her trial that she’d raised more than $70,000 for...
Democrats call for dismissal of GOP lawsuit alleging noncitizens on Nevada voter rolls
Democrats argued the state already has a robust process for ensuring noncitizens do not vote and accused Republicans of seeking a “drastic change” in the home stretch of the election cycle.
Nevada Red Cross issues “Giving Challenge” to raise money for hurricane relief
The American Red Cross of Nevada has launched its first-ever “Giving Challenge,” calling on Nevadans, business leaders, foundations and others to contribute $1 million in a week to aid relief efforts in states ravaged by Hurricane Helene.
Former CCSD trustee challenges incumbent in Nevada State Board of Education race
The learning environment for Nevada’s school children is largely driven by policies and regulations determined or approved by the Nevada State Board of Education — including graduation requirements, teacher performance evaluations, and school star ratings. If you’re unfamiliar with the state board and its duties, you’re not alone. Since it was restructured by the Nevada […]
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