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Federal Land Control Stalls Southern Nevada Growth and Real Estate Development

Sunday, September 28 by Nick Bonsanto

The Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act (SNPLMA), passed by Congress in 1998, was intended to facilitate the transfer of federal lands within Clark County to the private sector for development. However, according to Mike Ford, a former Bureau of Land Management (BLM) official... Read More.

Las Vegas Woman Faces Federal Charges After Disturbance on American Airlines Flight

Saturday, September 20 by Nick Bonsanto

A woman identified as Ketty J. Dilone of Las Vegas is facing federal charges after an incident aboard American Airlines flight 2470, which originated in the Dominican Republic and landed in Las Vegas following a layover in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to a criminal... Read More.

Nevada Pharmacies Unable to Offer New COVID-19 Vaccines Pending Federal Recommendation

Thursday, September 4 by Nick Bonsanto

Nevada pharmacies are currently unable to administer the newly authorized COVID-19 vaccines due to state regulations requiring a federal health agency recommendation, which has not yet been issued. When customers attempt to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment at major pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, or... Read More.

Federal Judge Halts Clark County’s Airbnb Regulations Amid Legal Battle

Saturday, August 30 by Nick Bonsanto

A federal judge has temporarily blocked new rules in Clark County regarding short-term rental listings on platforms like Airbnb, pending the outcome of a federal lawsuit. The ruling was based on a preliminary injunction that favors the plaintiffs, who argued that the county's regulations... Read More.

Nevada Solar Expansion at Risk from Increased Federal Oversight, Governor Warns

Thursday, August 7 by Nick Bonsanto

Nevada's solar energy expansion may face challenges due to increased oversight from the Interior Department, as expressed by Governor Joe Lombardo in a recent letter to the Trump administration. The governor highlighted concerns over a directive requiring Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to personally approve... Read More.

Nevada Officials Reject Sanctuary State Label Amid Federal Designation Dispute

Tuesday, August 5 by Nick Bonsanto

The Trump administration's designation of Nevada as a "sanctuary" state for undocumented immigrants has sparked a swift response from state and local officials who reject the label. The Department of Justice identified Nevada among several states and jurisdictions that supposedly limit cooperation with federal... Read More.

Attorneys General Urge Congress to Ban Masked Federal Immigration Agents

Wednesday, July 16 by Nick Bonsanto

A coalition of 20 attorneys general, led by Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, has urged Congress to pass legislation prohibiting federal immigration agents from concealing their identities with masks. The coalition, all Democrats, expressed concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers operating in... Read More.

Nevada Schools Face Funding Crisis as Federal Support is Withheld

Saturday, July 12 by Nick Bonsanto

The recent decision by the U.S. Department of Education to withhold over $60 million in federal funding for Nevada schools has raised significant concerns. This funding is crucial for programs such as after-school activities, English language learning, professional development, and migrant education. The delay,... Read More.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Federal Trial on Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Charges!

Tuesday, May 13 by Jay

Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is currently on trial in Manhattan Federal Court, facing multiple federal charges including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation for purposes of prostitution. The 55-year-old has pleaded not guilty to all charges, which stem from allegations spanning over two... Read More.

Nevada Politicians Push for Federal Land Release to Address Housing Crisis

Monday, May 12 by Nick Bonsanto

Two Republican politicians in Nevada, Governor Joe Lombardo and U.S. Representative Mark Amodei, are focusing on the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) control over land in the Las Vegas Valley as a potential solution to the region's housing crisis. The BLM manages about 85%... Read More.

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