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Geoff Dornan

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Candidate filing for 2022 elections opens Monday

The filing period runs for two weeks, closing Friday, March 18 at 5 p.m.

Carson City judge adds 54 years to Guzman’s prison sentences

Carson District Judge James Wilson on Friday sentenced Wilber Martinez-Guzman to up to 54 years on top of the multiple life sentences.

Now 2.1 million registered voters in Nevada

There are now 2.12 million people registered to vote in the state of Nevada and 1.86 million them are listed as active voters.

Nevada officials detail $500 million housing program

The majority of the money, $300 million, will produce up to 1,000 new housing units in multi-family structures.

Nevada casinos’ win continues record run

Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported another billion-plus month for January for a record 11 in a row.

COVID shots, treatments widely available, health officials say

“Everybody has the availability to get treatment as soon as possible.”

Sisolak announces programs using federal pandemic cash

Republican leader points out it is all one-time money

Those programs, he said, will all be funded by the massive infusion of federal dollars, a total of some $6.7 billion.

Schmidt to challenge incumbent O’Neill for Assembly 40

Gary Schmidt has announced he will challenge P.K. O’Neill in the Assembly District 40 race.

Nevada Super Bowl wagers highest in decade

Gamblers bet $179.8 million on this year’s Super Bowl.

Carson hospital 1 of only 7 meeting price transparency law

Only seven of 63 hospitals and healthcare facilities in Nevada are meeting the year-old law requiring them to post their real prices for a list of 300 services online.

Casinos report 10th straight month of $1 billion-plus winnings

Nevada casinos finished the calendar year with their 10th straight month of more than $1 billion in winnings.

Raise pay, benefits to keep staff, Nevada corrections officers tell board

Nevada prison officials say they still are battling the effects of COVID-19 on inmates and staff but getting an increasing number of both vaccinated.

Nevada jobless numbers continue to improve

Overall, employment is up 94,700 jobs since December 2020.

Nevada's major casinos take in $16 billion in 2021

Total revenue includes not only gaming but spending on rooms, food, beverages and other attractions.

Sisolak: half million home COVID tests coming to Nevada

Flexflow COVID-19 Antigen home tests will give results in 15 minutes.

State OKs $55M construction of UNLV engineering building

One-half of the cost is being funded by general obligation bonds. The other half is funding raised by UNLV.

Clerks, voters dealing with numerous election law changes

The 2021 Legislature made dozens of changes in how Nevada conducts elections.

New year brings 55 new laws to Nevada

The list includes major changes to state election laws and women’s health issues.

Omicron spreads, officials say Nevada handling it so far

The number of infections is increasing in the north and south.

Authorities warn drivers of dangers of winter weather driving on Northern Nevada roadways

Authorities say that, even as weather clears a bit this later week, the dangers of winter driving remain.

Nevada commits all but $4.4 million of coronavirus relief cash

The Interim Finance Committee on Tuesday approved four relatively small programs.

Two charged with running financial forgery lab in Carson City

1 suspect was hospitalized for treatment of a drug overdose.

Nevada jobless rate drops; job growth slows

Nevada continued its workforce recovery in November, albeit at a much slower pace than before.

NAS Fallon expansion plans on hold

BLM said public access will continue under present rules

The Bureau of Land Management held a briefing and question and answer session Thursday telling Nevadans that plans to expand the Naval Air Station Fallon are on hold.

Nevada lawmakers OK spending millions in pandemic funds

Legislative Interim Finance Committee votes to spend more than a quarter billion dollars.

BLM: NAS Fallon expansion plans on hold.

Navy, BLM propose 4-year extension of existing land withdrawals.

Carson City man faces child pornography charges

If convicted on all counts, he could be sentenced to up to 51 years in prison.

Carole Vilardo, longtime Nevada Taxpayers Association director, dies

Carole Vilardo, the longtime head of the Nevada Taxpayers Association, died Monday.

Sisolak pledges help to right the immoral wrongs at Stewart Indian School

“On behalf of the state, I want to make an apology."

Nevada health officials say it will take time to analyze omicron variant

“It will take weeks to months to find out exactly what the traits of this virus are."

Nevada Supreme Court: Can’t sue gun makers over Las Vegas massacre

Justices rule the state’s immunity law prohibits suing gun makers and sellers over Route 91 Harvest Festival.

Smith Valley’s Titus running for Senate District 17

That district includes several western and Northern Nevada counties.

Nevada casinos top $1B win for 8th straight month

Clark County casinos alone recorded a billion dollars in winnings.

Special session ends, legislative and congressional maps approved

On a party line vote, the Nevada Legislature approved legislative and congressional district maps.

Special Session: Assembly committee approves amendment to redistricting maps

Hispanics still unhappy with district

The Senate late Sunday passed the redistricting bill designating congressional, state Senate and Assembly. Senate Bill 1 was approved 12-9 on a party line vote and immediately transmitted to the Assembly.

Bail remains high for driver in fatal Carson City wreck

Roney Ronaldo Gonzalez-Otazo, 25, will likely remain in jail while the case against him proceeds.

Special Session: Amendments slow the pace of redistricting while the GOP says their plan treats all better

The special session was stalled Sunday as staff worked to draft amendments called for during a daylong hearing on the Democratic majority’s maps.

Special Session: Redistricting clears Senate Committee but some amendments expected

Democratic lawmakers made it clear Saturday evening they intend to push their redistricting maps through despite strong opposition not only from Republican lawmakers but county officials, Hispanics and Nevada Indian tribes.

Special Session: Senate and Assembly leaders introduce redistricting plans

Legislative Democrats introduced their redistricting plans for the coming decade Friday as the 33rd Special Session of the Nevada Legislature opened for business. And Republicans in the minority cried foul saying it’s the most partisan set of maps ever, a plan designed to ensure a Democratic super majority through 2030.

Guzman expected to plead guilty to all Carson City charges Nov. 23

Wilber Martinez-Guzman, 22, will be arraigned on Carson City charges Nov. 23 before Carson City District Judge James Wilson.

Sisolak calls special session Friday for reapportionment

He gave one day’s notice with the special session to begin Friday at 1 p.m.

Sisolak administration rejects Employment Security Council tax rate plan

That tax funds the Trust Fund that pays unemployment benefits to workers.

Democrats release proposed Nevada redistricting maps

For the Carson City, Douglas and Storey districts, the changes don’t appear to be dramatic.

Contract funds preliminary work on Nevada Capitol repairs

The project was postponed twice because of the state’s fiscal problems.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong will seek reelection

Ken Furlong announced Friday he will run for reelection as Carson City sheriff in 2022.

Nevada Supreme Court chief justice won’t seek re-election

Chief Justice Jim Hardesty announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election.

Nevada voter registration increases 16,000 in October

Democrats still hold a huge edge in total registration — 718,705 to 620,633.

Amodei sees opportunity if GOP takes House of Representatives

He said a Republican House would put him in an excellent position to take a key role.

Despite $1 billion month, Tahoe casinos struggle due to fires

While Nevada casinos recorded their seventh consecutive month of over $1 billion in win, the joy was not universal.