2 Nevadans to be added to Gaming Hall of Fame

The association on Thursday announced the Hall of Fame's Class of 2018, which includes former Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Philip Hannifin and Bally Technologies and Scientific Games executive Richard Haddrill. Lynda Carter, left, star of the TV series "Wonder Woman," and Richard Haddrill, CEO at Bally Technologies, pose for photos at the unveiling of the Bally Wonder Woman slot machine during the Global Gaming Expo at Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas Tuesday, Sept.

Nevada deserves lawmakers with the backbone to stand up to Trump

The way most congressional Republicans have dealt with President Donald Trump's behavior has been shameful, bringing to mind the nervous stammers of parents of a spoiled brat. After the events of last week, though, it's no longer acceptable for Republicans to wring their hands and shrug their shoulders about Trump.

Veterans vote will be key in Senate showdown between Heller, Rosen

The Silver State is home to 300,000 veterans and Republican U.S. Sen. Dean Heller and challenger Democratic U.S. Rep. Jacky Rosen are working harder than ever to court them. The path to victory in Nevada's tight U.S. Senate race could lie in the hands of Nevada veterans.

Kavanaugh is wrong for LGBT Nevadans

Editor's note: Today, the Sun continues its occasional series of guest columns focusing on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court. We hear it every election cycle from both parties and countless pundits - this is the most important election of our lifetime.

Democrats in tight primary contest for Nevada governor nod

Heller is considered the vulnerable Republican senator seeking re-ele... . In this June 6, 2018, photo, Clark County Commission member Chris Giunchigliani, right, speaks with Susan Garcia, center, and Aileen Vides while campaigning in Las Vegas.

Correction: Congressional Primaries-Nevada story

All eyes are on Nevada Republican Sen. Dean Heller's re-election bid,... . FILE - In this March 21, 2011 file photo, then-Nevada congressional candidate Sharron Angle answers questions from the media in Reno.

Brothel bans weighed in Nevada as legal pimp seeks office

A coalition of religious groups and anti-sex trafficking activists have launched referendums to ban brothels in two of Nevada's seven count... . In this April 27, 2018, photo, owner Dennis Hof sits in front of the Love Ranch brothel in Crystal, Nev.

Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District issues

Twenty-one candidates are vying to replace U.S. Rep. Jacky Rosen, who represents Nevada's 3rd Congressional District and is leaving the House to run for the Senate. Twenty-one candidates are vying to replace U.S. Rep. Jacky Rosen, who represents Nevada's 3rd Congressional District and is leaving the House to run for the Senate.

Democratic congressional hopefuls gather at Las Vegas forum

Candidates for Nevada's 4th Congressional District shared their views on gun control and health care, and several opened up about being sexually harassed and losing family members, during a forum Tuesday night in Las Vegas. Five Democrats running for Nevada's 4th Congressional District, accountant Amy Vilela, state Sen. Pat Spearman, Nevada System of Higher Education Regent Allison Stephens, former U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford, Nevada System of Higher Education Regent Allison Stephens and Clark County principal John Anzalone, speak at a forum Tuesday held by NextGen America.

Bill to Revive Nuclear Waste Dump at Nevada’s Yucca Mountain Passes the House

The House on Thursday approved an election-year bill to revive the mothballed nuclear waste dump at Nevada's Yucca Mountain despite opposition from home-state lawmakers. Supporters say the bill would help solve a nuclear-waste storage problem that has festered for more than three decades.

Campaign 2018: Hispanic activists show support for Dean Heller

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller this week unveiled a "Juntos con Heller" campaign with a coalition of 254 Hispanic activists committed to helping the Republican win re-election. U.S. Sen. Dean Heller this week unveiled a "Juntos con Heller" campaign with a coalition of 254 Hispanic activists committed to helping the Republican win re-election.

Republican Governors Association rakes in record fundraising haul

Two months after the Republican Governors Association pledged to spend $3.3 million on TV ads to influence Nevada's gubernatorial race, the group reported a record-breaking fundraising haul this quarter. Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt announcing his bid for governor at Brady Industries's warehouse in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017.

Nevada reports show Rosen outraised Heller in recent months

Democrat Rosen raised more than twice as much campaign cash as Nevada Republican Sen. Dean Heller ... /Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP). FILE - In this June 23, 2017, file photo, Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., attends a news conference at the Grant Sawyer State Office Building in Las Vegas.