Fed planning to raise interest rates in order to cool inflation
The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it plans to begin raising its benchmark interest rate as soon as March, a key step in reversing its pandemic-era low-rate...
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire
Justice Stephen Breyer will retire, giving Joe Biden the first Supreme Court pick of his presidency. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/supreme-court-justice-stephen-breyer-to-retire-2519185/
Raiders’ Hobbs enters guilty plea following DUI arrest
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nathan Hobbs on Wednesday pleaded guilty to one count of careless driving, the Clark County District Attorney’s Office announced. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/raiders-hobbs-enters-guilty-plea-following-dui-arrest-2519174/
California city first to require liability insurance for gun owners
A California city voted Tuesday night to require gun owners to carry liability insurance in what’s believed to be the first measure of its kind in the...
Nevada marijuana dispensary fined $45K for self-reported violation
State regulators levied a hefty fine on a marijuana dispensary that self-reported a regulatory violation, a decision some questioned as being overly harsh. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/nevada-marijuana-dispensary-fined-45k-for-self-reported-violation-2518971/
Clark County unveils new website for Las Vegas weddings
A mobile and search-term friendly website was created by Clark County for nuptial information in the now-trademarked Wedding Capital of the World. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/clark-county-unveils-new-website-for-las-vegas-weddings-2518927/
Biden administration withdraws vaccine mandate rule
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements. Original article:...
COVID-19 metrics continue decline, offering hope surge has peaked
Clark County’s major COVID-19 metrics have dropped consistently for nearly a week, providing more evidence that the county has already hit the peak of the current surge....
East Las Vegas Community Center to close for $2.5M upgrade
The center is scheduled to close in April for roughly four months as it undergoes a facelift, city officials said Tuesday. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/las-vegas/east-las-vegas-community-center-to-close-for-2-5m-upgrade-2518704/
State rainy day fund back to 85% of pre-COVID balance
The state’s savings account, used to offset financial shortfalls in emergencies, has $340 million in it now. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/state-rainy-day-fund-back-to-85-of-pre-covid-balance-2518682/