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Vegas man charged with threats to officials including judge, prosecutor in Trump hush money trial
The indictment lists 11 alleged victims by initials, including two in a phone call from Nevada to New York that "threatened to kill A.B. and J.M.," referring to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York Judge Juan M. Merchan.
RFK Jr. has enough valid signatures to make Nevada ballot, officials say
Officials verified about 22,000 signatures, more than the roughly 10,000 needed to qualify. The only other obstacle is a still-pending lawsuit by Democrats seeking to block Kennedy’s ballot access.
Boyd CEO: ‘We know how to buy properties,’ but declines to address speculation
Boyd Gaming executives made an effort Thursday to knock down percolating investment community chatter concerning the company buying more casinos. “We know how to buy properties. I think we've developed a great expertise at it,” Boyd CEO Keith Smith said. “We know how to extract value out of these [casinos] once they're part of our portfolio. We've always been willing to take a hard look at opportunities that arise, and we'll continue to do that.”
Rosen declines Indy debate offer
We were hoping to have a televised U.S. Senate debate at our annual conference, IndyFest, this year, just as we hosted a gubernatorial debate at our 2022 event. But it appears that will not happen. I invited both candidates, and Republican Sam Brown immediately accepted. But Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen’s team, after initially saying the … Continue reading "Rosen declines Indy debate offer"
Indy Environment: Inside the push to make Nevada's green energy development go brown
According to a new report by the Nature Conservancy, there are nearly 400,000 acres — about four times the area of the City of Las Vegas — in Nevada that have already been affected by development and extraction that are suitable for renewable energy development.
Indy Gaming: Longtime MGM spokesperson’s three-decade journey to the Hall of Fame
Alan Feldman spent three decades as a corporate spokesman for MGM Resorts. He has since become one of the leading advocates for responsible gaming, which helped land him in the Gaming Hall of Fame.
Nevada Democratic delegates unanimously back Harris for president
Nevada’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention committed its 49 votes to Vice President Kamala Harris — securing the swing state’s slate of delegates for Harris as she attempts to rapidly consolidate support after President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race Sunday.
'Harrismentum?' Nevada campaign sees more enthusiasm, volunteers after Biden withdrawal
Dozens of first-time volunteers showed up at campaign events. Voters who had previously been unengaged answered texts from the campaign for the first time. Infrequent volunteers committed to more phone banking and canvassing shifts. And in East Las Vegas — where the campaign’s office focused on Latino voters, a group the president had struggled to connect with — 12 voters walked in and volunteered on the spot.
'Untouchable’: NV state workers have few ways to hold managers accountable for misconduct
In interviews with more than 30 current and former state employees and a review of state policies, The Nevada Independent found there are limited mechanisms in place to discipline higher-level state employees.
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