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Nevada prepares to adapt as home insurance rates rise because of increased wildfire risk
From record heat in Las Vegas to fires burning 138 acres in Sparks, Nevadans statewide were reminded this month that summers are becoming longer and hotter. That reminder isn’t just in residents’ backyards like the smoke that rolls down the Sierras during August. It’s in their homes as well — more specifically, in their home insurance policies.
Is Clark County’s $80M settlement with Red Rock developer the new model for land use disputes?
When Clark County commissioners unanimously agreed earlier this month to an $80 million settlement with an aggrieved developer hoping to build thousands of homes across from Red Rock National Conservation Area, they closed the book on a years-long string of litigation that had threatened to bankrupt the county.
What to know about the 17 new Nevada laws that go into effect July 1
A handful of new laws enacted during the 2023 legislative session go into effect on Monday, including measures related to Medicaid coverage of mental health care and the interrogation of children during custody hearings.
Judge denies motion to dismiss cybersecurity lawsuit against Clark County schools
A Clark County judge on Thursday denied the Clark County School District’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit over a 2023 cybersecurity breach. The judge previously said she leaned toward dismissing the case.
Nevada casinos heading toward a fourth straight yearly gaming revenue record
Nevada's casino industry is headed toward another record-breaking year with just five months in the books. But analysts said Strip casino operators are cautioning about a potential slowdown in the coming months.
Indy Gaming: Why Nevada now trails neighboring Arizona in sports betting
In the years since PASPA was tossed by the Supreme Court, Nevada has lost its standing as the leading sports betting state in the U.S. Last month, Arizona became the leading sports betting state in the Southwest.
AARP poll finds Trump leading Biden in Nevada; older voters more motivated to turn out
A new poll of likely Nevada voters commissioned by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) finds former President Donald Trump with a 3-percentage-point lead over President Joe Biden.
NV Supreme Court rejects payday loan ballot initiative; narrower version awaits ruling
The high court upheld a lower court’s dismissal of the ballot initiative seeking to end high-interest lending and do more to protect people with unpaid debts from wage garnishment or asset seizure.
Carson City summer program helps ease the transition into kindergarten
Programs such as Ready to Rock are just one way education leaders are trying to ensure students succeed in kindergarten. Another strategy has been requiring children to be at least 5 years old before enrolling, rather than accepting some 4-year-olds.
Homeownership barriers, school district breakup top of mind at community listening session
Attendees of the third listening session of the Nevada Democracy Project discussed barriers to homeownership, road infrastructure and issues with the Clark County School District.
Fly me to Ivanpah: As traffic records tumble in Vegas, officials eye a second airport
Harry Reid International Airport is running out of space and officials are coming up with plans to keep the airlines arriving on time until a supplemental airport is ready in 2037.
Nevada agencies eye artificial intelligence to speed jobless claims, DMV queries
Artificial intelligence is still in its infancy in Nevada government, but some agencies have begun using the emergent technology to streamline processes and make services more user-friendly.
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