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Politics Sep 12
Trump looks west, eyeing new paths to White HousePushing for new roads to reelection, President Donald Trump is going on the offense this weekend in Nevada, which hasn’t supported a Republican presidential candidate since 2004.
Science May 11
Biggest U.S. solar project approved in Nevada despite criticsThe Trump administration has approved the largest solar energy project in the U.S. and one of the biggest in the world despite objections from conservationists who say it will destroy thousands of acres of habitat critical to the survival of…
Economy Mar 17
Nevada to close casinos, businesses and ban dining outNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered casinos and other non-essential businesses like bars, movie theaters and gyms, to close starting noon Wednesday to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
Nation Apr 03
Federal agency warns Burning Man organizers about threat of terrorismGroup leaders say the Bureau of Land Management's proposed stipulations for a new 10-year special use permit would for the first time require certified building inspections, maintenance of a county road and air quality mitigation that could raise their costs…
Politics Jun 25
Sessions defends Trump administration’s immigration policiesWhile hundreds of protesters rallied outside, Attorney General Jeff Sessions defended the Trump administration's immigration policies Monday in a speech, calling on Congress to act and asserting that many children were brought to the border by violent gang members.
Nation May 25
Wild horses could be sold for slaughter in Trump budget planPresident Donald Trump's budget proposal calls for saving $10 million next year by selling wild horses captured throughout the U.S. West without the requirement that buyers guarantee the animals won't be resold for slaughter.