Indy Explains: How legal prostitution works in Nevada
WEBMay 27, 2018 · Nevada law prohibits solicitation and prostitution unless it takes place in a licensed house of prostitution. State law bans licensed brothels in counties with populations of 700,000 or more (currently Clark County, home of Las Vegas). Only 10 counties in Nevada allow prostitution, and even then, only within licensed brothels.
Nevada Policy Tracker: A guide to key issues in the 2023 legislative ...
WEBJun 25, 2023 · Gov. Joe Lombardo signed off on the Nevada Cannabis Association-backed SB195 that will end “time and effort billing,” or the Cannabis Compliance Board’s (CCB) hourly rates of up to $111 for state worker tasks such as reviewing security footage and conducting inspections.The bill would also cap noncompliance fees at $20,000 per violation and remove the ability to stack violations.
Who’s running in 2024? What to know from Nevada’s candidate …
WEBMar 19, 2024 · Schwartz, who served as state treasurer from 2015 to 2019, has run in nearly every election cycle in Nevada since 2012, losing multiple congressional bids. He previously ran in the Republican primary for the 3rd District in 2020, finishing second to Dan Rodimer. One independent candidate, Jon Kamerath, has also filed to run in the election.
Indy Explains: How would Question 1 on Nevada’s 2024 ballot …
WEBAug 3, 2024 · It’s deja vu all over again when it comes to Question 1 on the 2024 ballot, as voters once more have a chance to remove the constitutional status of the elected Board of Regents who oversee higher education in the state.. Voters rejected a similar effort on the 2020 ballot, but what’s different this time (if anything) and what would Question 1 actually do if …
Updating the Nevada Policy Tracker: A guide to key issues in the …
WEBMar 18, 2023 · Higher education faculty also remain “optimistic” over AB224, a bill that would place NSHE professional employees under the same collective bargaining structure as other state employees.NSHE has signaled potential opposition, however, arguing the language infringes on its constitutional authority.
Indy Explains: Nevada passed the ranked-choice voting, open …
WEBNov 25, 2022 · Mike Draper, the communications director for Nevada Voters First, an in-state group supporting the measure, said that in the coming two years, the campaign will focus on educating voters about ranked-choice voting, open primaries and other changes proposed by the ballot measure.
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WEBThe Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website founded in 2017 by veteran political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston. The site and its supporting channels are focused on ethical, unbiased and transparent journalism. In general, we aim to gather and disseminate important public …
Indy Explains: The Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada
WEBFeb 19, 2017 · In all, the system pays an average of about $182 million in benefits each month, or $2.2 billion each year. Total contributions in fiscal year 2016 increased by $127.8 million or 7.8% to $1.8 billion. Benefit payments for fiscal year 2016 rose by $153.6 million or 7.8% to $2.1 billion, according to PERS' annual report.
About Us - The Nevada Independent
WEBJan 16, 2017 · The Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website founded in 2017 by veteran political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston. The site and its supporting channels are focused on ethical, unbiased and transparent journalism. In general, we aim to gather and disseminate important public information and increase civic engagement.
Indy Explains: Question 3, open primaries and ranked-choice voting
WEBAug 31, 2022 · Those two terms are synonymous with a ballot initiative now known as Question 3, which will ask voters whether they want to overhaul the state’s election system and fundamentally change the way people cast votes. But, first, let’s define those terms. In a so-called “ open primary,” registered voters can cast a ballot for any candidate ...