By Assemblywoman Melissa Hardy Prescription drug costs have skyrocketed at an alarming rate, rising faster than other goods and services in the U.S. since 2014. The increase in prices has […]
Nevada attorney general files wide-ranging opioid lawsuit
Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Nevada’s attorney general expanded the state’s lawsuit against the maker of the opioid OxyContin on Monday to include the company’s former president, his family, other […]
With more extreme wildfire, state and federal agencies look to improve suppression, prevention funding
By Daniel Rothberg The Nevada Independent Ask fire managers about fighting runaway wildland fires, and it might start to sound like they are talking about coordinating a coalition-led war. There […]
Sierra Club and BLM begin restoring Goshute Creek Campground
Sierra Club volunteers and Bureau of Land Management staff withstood Memorial Day weekend’s inclement weather to begin restoring the Goshute Creek Campground that burned in last summer’s Goshute Cave Fire […]
Hearing resumes before judge in pot license lawsuits
By Ken Ritter Associated Press LAS VEGAS — A court hearing resumed Monday on complaints by dozens of businesses that Nevada’s marijuana dispensary licensing process is unfair and unconstitutional. Companies […]
Nevada lawmakers will let voters decide on same-sex marriage
By Michelle L. Price Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Nevada lawmakers have agreed to let voters decide next year whether to amend the state constitution to recognize same-sex marriages, add […]
Nevada to get indigent defense, outdoor recreation offices
Associated Press CARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed laws creating a new state outdoor recreation office, a committee studying how to improve health care and a board overseeing […]
FAA awarding $840M in funds for infrastructure at 10 Nevada airports
Associated Press Officials say 10 airports in Nevada are getting a total of more than $21 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to pay for construction and capacity improvements. U.S. […]
Legislature ends amid Democrats’ work on wish list
By Ryan Tarinelli and Michelle L. Price Associated Press CARSON CITY — Nevada Democrats who waited 27 years to control the governor’s mansion and the statehouse used the legislative session […]


