‘It’s not some scary den; smokey den:’ Consumption lounges coming to Nevada
As marijuana lounges open in Nevada, entrepreneurs work out the details with few guarantees of success. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/its-not-some-scary-den-smokey-den-consumption-lounges-coming-to-nevada-2699764/
Judge dismisses defamation case against RJ
A local teacher filed the lawsuit against the newspaper after it reported the Clark County School District renewed his contract despite allegations of “disturbing” conduct. Original article:...
Small Nevada town north of Las Vegas pays big bucks for public employees
In 2022, 47 employees with the city of Mesquite took home more than $100,000 in wages each. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/investigations/small-nevada-town-north-of-las-vegas-pays-big-bucks-for-public-employees-3008236/
Coroner sees rise in firearm, suicide deaths in 2022
Guns were the third-leading cause of death last year in Clark County, after alcohol and drugs and cardiovascular issues. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/coroner-sees-rise-in-firearm-suicide-deaths-in-2022-2711077/
‘Unlocking the city’s potential’: Veteran public servant vying to be Las Vegas’ next mayor
Lynn Baird said that helping to navigate struggling Las Vegas Valley residents through severe economic crises helped prepare him for a next step: to be the city’s...
State Bar investigating Justin Jones over deleted texts
The Nevada State Bar opened an investigation into Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones for the deletion of messages relating to a long-running legal dispute over the development...
Nevada lawmakers react to report that Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade
Nevada would not be affected by the Supreme Court ruling to overturn the precedent law of 1973, because the right was codified by statute in 1990. Original...
The Israel-Hamas war has roiled US campuses. Students on each side say colleges aren’t...
On many campuses, these students agree on one thing: Their colleges, which are increasingly staking out positions of neutrality, have not done enough to support them. Original...
Target joins ranks of Aldi, Whole Foods as stores no longer taking checks
Soon, shoppers will not be able to cut a check to pay for the contents of their Target shopping baskets. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/target-joins-ranks-of-aldi-whole-foods-as-stores-no-longer-taking-checks-3080439/
Biden says no Gaza cease-fire deal soon, mediators work on gaps between Israel, Hamas
Earlier Thursday, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan pushed back against assertions that Israel isn’t fully committed to the cease-fire plan. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/biden-says-no-gaza-cease-fire-deal-soon-mediators-work-on-gaps-between-israel-hamas-3068480/