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Follow the Money: Major businesses, developers behind Lombardo’s $10M fundraising effort

The former Clark County sheriff’s victory — bolstered by $8.1 million in big-money contributions ($200 or more) — made him the only Republican to unseat a Democratic governor last year, even though he was outraised by a 3-2 margin through Election Day by his opponent, incumbent Gov. Steve Sisolak.

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Culinary union boss gets boost from U.S. senators, Reid in push for appointment to stadium authority

With less than a week to go before the Clark County Commission votes to fill a soon-to-be-vacant seat on the Las Vegas Stadium Authority, Geoconda Arguello-Kline — secretary-treasurer of the powerful Culinary Union — received weighty endorsements for her own bid for the seat from Nevada’s sitting U.S. senators, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and Sen. Jacky Rosen, as well as a nod from former Sen. Harry Reid.

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Presidential hopefuls cite labor in opposition to Medicare for all, but what do Nevada’s unions want?

The Culinary Health Center lies within an unremarkable building on an unremarkable block in East Las Vegas. But the clinic’s beige exterior belies its well-appointed interior — a granite, concierge-style reception desk where patients are greeted, tiled columns, wood paneled ceilings, modern globe light fixtures and wall decorations shimmering with gold-colored threads. If Culinary workers spend their days laboring in some of the most glitzy casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, their union wanted them to have an equally as pleasant aesthetic experience while receiving their health care, union officials have said.

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Tuesday's municipal election will yield three new Las Vegas City Council members

Former Assemblywoman Olivia Diaz and activist Melissa Clary garnered enough votes to oust Kihuen in the primary election. The two women are facing off in next week’s general election for the Ward 3 council seat. But it’s not the only seat up for grabs that day: Candidates are vying to represent Ward 1 and Ward 2 as well.

Various handguns as seen on display inside Discount Firearms & Ammo in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2018.

Major gun bill to drop local government firearm regulation, add 'Red Flag' and gun storage components

No work session or committee vote was held on AB291 on Friday, but the bill is expected to receive a waiver from legislative deadlines for continued work and a future amendment — agreed to by several gun safety groups — removing language allowing local governments to preempt state gun laws and instead replacing it with “red flag” provisions, which allow law enforcement and family members to request a court order temporarily seizing an individual's firearms. It’s also likely to include aspects of Democratic Assemblyman Ozzie Fumo’s bill creating criminal penalties for negligently storing or leaving a firearm where a child can access it.

Medicare for All is not the answer

Medicare for All or single payer insurance has become one of the most discussed issues by both politicians and pundits. The concept on a high level sounds good – everyone is insured and has access to medical care. However, when you break it down and take a closer look, the idea is not a good one.

Inside City Hall: Councilman Seroka declares ‘mayday’

Former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Steve Seroka ejected from his Las Vegas City Council seat Monday after 18 months in office and one day after The Nevada Independent reported he was the subject of a potentially devastating human resources complaint by a City Hall subordinate.

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Lowie lobbyist lends name to a fundraiser featuring... Seroka

Almost any other time, a fundraiser for a Las Vegas city councilman wouldn’t make a blip on anyone’s political radar. During the campaign season, the gathering of contributions is an endless polka of glad-handing and check-passing. But these are unusual times at City Hall, days riddled with intrigue and suspicion bordering on paranoia.

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