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Organizations opposed to giving more power to voters must be worried

The top-five nonpartisan open primary process does not violate the First Amendment protection of freedom of association, and private political parties and organizations remain free to endorse or promote any particular candidate they wish.

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New, expensive “Welcome to Nevada” sign installed near Hoover Dam bridge

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced last week that it installed a “Welcome to Nevada” sign along Interstate 11, right after the Hoover Dam Bridge, at a cost of just less than $400,000, the median home cost in Reno. The new sign, which is nearly 20 feet tall and eight feet wide, is made out of concrete and has the shape of Nevada in the middle made to look like the state flag.

State Senate recall case targeting Democrats argued before Supreme Court

In oral arguments before the justices on Monday, attorneys Marc Elias and Michael K. Wall made their final pitches to the nine members of the state highest court, as part of an appeal made by backers of the recalls challenging a Clark County District Court’s decision finding signatures for the recalls were insufficient for a special election.

'No means no, Ruben' campaign launches to oppose Kihuen's City Council bid

Democratic Assemblywoman Heidi Swank and a left-leaning PAC are launching an organized campaign asking voters to oppose Las Vegas City Council candidate and former Rep. Ruben Kihuen, after he was formally censured by House Ethics officials over credible allegations of sexual misconduct by multiple women.

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