News from 2017
University experts explain El Niño and La Niña impacts on Nevada
By J. D. Suayan | Dec 11, 2017
As winter nears, questions arise about Nevada's potential for another wet season, with terms like "El Niño" and "La Niña" coming into focus. To clarify these phenomena and their effects on Nevada's weather, Kerri Jean Ormerod and Stephanie McAfee from the University of Nevada, Reno have released a fact sheet titled "Nevada's Weather and Climate."
Transparency issues complicate Nevada's commerce tax repeal debate
By B. B. Urness | Sep 29, 2017
The Nevada Tax Department is facing criticism for its lack of transparency, which some argue is obstructing the debate over the repeal of the commerce tax.
Sessions revives controversial civil-asset forfeiture policy
By B. B. Urness | Aug 16, 2017
Jeff Sessions, the former Attorney General, has reignited the practice of civil-asset forfeiture.
Report finds minorities targeted by Las Vegas police seizures
By D. D. Diggs | Aug 4, 2017
Minorities in Las Vegas have been disproportionately affected by police seizures, according to a recent report.
Concerns rise over Nevada's renewed asset forfeiture efforts
By B. B. Urness | Aug 3, 2017
Even Nevada's law-abiding citizens should be concerned about the renewed efforts regarding asset forfeiture.
Clark County urged to make collective bargaining public after misconduct scandal
By D. D. Diggs | Aug 3, 2017
Make collective bargaining public to avoid another sexual misconduct scandal at Clark County School District Aug 3 2017 COMMENTARY: Make collective bargaining public to avoid another sexual misconduct scandal at Clark County School District ###
Lessons learned from the challenges faced by Faraday Future
By D. D. Diggs | Jul 17, 2017
5 lessons from the Faraday Future fiasco Faraday Future, a once-promising electric vehicle startup, has faced significant challenges and setbacks.
Clark County School District faces calls for transparency amid misconduct issues
By B. B. Urness | Jun 20, 2017
The Clark County School District (CCSD) is facing a significant challenge with sexual misconduct incidents.
Nevada police body cam law lacks penalties, says Honchariw
By B. B. Urness | May 31, 2017
Nevada's current law on police body cameras lacks specific penalties for non-compliance, according to Daniel Honchariw.
Las Vegas scrutinizes city worker salaries after report
By D. D. Diggs | May 22, 2017
Las Vegas city workers' salaries have come under scrutiny following the release of new figures.
Reno lawmaker's lawsuit may define conflict of interest
By B. B. Urness | May 22, 2017
A lawsuit involving a Reno lawmaker may soon clarify the definition of a conflict of interest in Nevada.