Big-name charter school backers donate to key governor races

Prominent charter school supporters are dishing out campaign money, as key gubernatorial races in several states have now begun in earnest. June primary contests set up a number of state battles for governor in the midterm elections this November, with both Democratic and Republican candidates that could change how public resources flow into charter and private schools in the coming years.

Nevada brothel owner may need from old guard that he bashes

Nevada brothel owner Dennis Hof says the "establishment got crushed" when he knocked off the incumbent Republican in a state legislative primary Tuesday night. But now, the flamboyant pimp may need some help from the GOP establishment to win in November.

Restored rail line reconnects Southern Nevada cities

A train returns to pick up attendees from an event hosted by the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City, Nevada on Friday, April 13, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @dreacornejo Gov. Brian Sandoval drives the final spike into a rail line that restores service between Boulder City and Henderson during an event hosted by the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City on Friday, April 13, 2018.

Laxalt running for Sandoval’s third term

Republican gubernatorial candidate Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt, right, greets Glenn Noll, left, and Barbara Rodgick after speaking at Veterans Village in downtown Las Vegas Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018. @KMCannonPhoto El candidato republicano a la gobernacion, el fiscal general de Nevada, Adam Laxalt, saluda a Frank Myers luego de hablar en Veterans Village, en el centro de Las Vegas, el 24 de enero de 2018.

Women’s March momentum continues with first ‘Power to the Polls’ rally in Las Vegas

Or at least that's what organizers of the Women's March are hoping after their first ever "#PowertothePolls" activation in Nevada, which was designed to both celebrate and build on the momentum of last year's Inaugural Women's March. Crowds of people flocked to Sam Boyd Stadium as early as 5:30 a.m. in crisp desert temperatures for the event, which officially began at 10 a.m. PT.

Speeches, fireworks launch $1.4B Las Vegas Convention Center expansion

A crowd gathers Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nev., prior to the groundbreaking for the $1.4 billion expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Tower cranes at the site of Resorts World Las Vegas on the other side of the Las Vegas Strip are seen in the background.

Lawmakers react to Las Vegas attack, deadliest mass shooting in history

President Trump and other members of the administration offered support and condolences to those in Las Vegas after the deadliest mass shooting in history devastated the city on Sunday night. "My warmest condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of the terrible Las Vegas shooting.

Renewable Power Market 2017 – By Analyzing the Performance of Various Competitors

June 2017 saw a number of policy changes in the global renewable power market . In the Americas, in the US, President Donald Trump withdrew from the Paris climate agreement.

Senator in awkward position in heath care battle

Sens. Dean Heller, left, and Jack Reed listen at a news conference in 2014 on Capitol Hill in Washington. Heller, who could be the swing vote on his party's 2017 health care bill, is being torn between his majority leader and his governor for his decision.

Nevada leaders deal blows to school vouchers, paid sick time

A feud between Nevada's political leaders is threatening to derail their top legislative priorities and delay the state budget. Democratic lawmakers and Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval exchanged potentially fatal blows to each other's policy initiatives on Thursday after an impasse on political negotiations surrounding Education Savings Accounts.

Trump to review ‘overreach’ in education

In a move meant to follow through on promises he made to conservatives during the 2016 campaign, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to examine federal involvement in education. The order, which Trump signed while flanked by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, Vice President Mike Pence and Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, initiates a process that could see substantial changes made to K-12 education in the United States, the clearest signal yet that Trump hopes to put his stamp on the Education Department before his 100th day in office on Saturday.