Licensing & Regulation
Trump admin wants to cancel Biden-era rule that made conservation a ‘use’ of public land Summary Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has proposed rolling back a Biden-era Bureau of Land Management rule that treated conservation and restoration as an explicit ‘use’ of public lands on par with development activities such as drilling, logging, mining and grazing. […]
OPINION: With senseless killing at sea, Trump administration’s credibility sinks further Summary The Nevada Independent opinion piece criticises a recent U.S. military strike that sank an open-hull boat in the Caribbean, reportedly killing 11 people. The White House framed the action as a victory against Venezuelan drug gang Tren de Aragua and released video of […]
Nevada protects consumers from utility shutoffs in extreme heat. Advocates want more. Summary Nevada bars utility disconnections during extreme heat, but advocates say the protections aren’t strong enough for a warming state. The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) prevents shutoffs when temperatures exceed 105°F (95°F for elderly or disabled customers) and delays disconnections for […]
If police raid a home in search of a somebody who doesn’t live there, who pays for repairs? Summary Metropolitan Police Department SWAT officers forcibly entered Kim Layson’s southwest Las Vegas home while serving a warrant for a man who had lived at that address before Layson bought the property. The raid shredded doors, damaged […]
Motive in Kirk shooting uncertain; Cox says supect was on ‘deep, dark internet’ Summary Tyler Robinson, 22, has been accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Investigators have not established a clear motive, but Utah Governor Spencer Cox told reporters that interviews with Robinson’s family and friends indicate he had […]
Nevada firearms background check system restored after cyberattack Summary The Brady Firearms Unit background-check system in Nevada was restored after being offline for about three weeks following a ransomware-based cyberattack discovered on Aug. 24. State officials said the service was operational as of 8 a.m. Sunday, allowing licensed dealers to submit checks electronically via the […]
BYRON YORK: What the immigration raids are about Summary Byron York argues that the current immigration enforcement actions — including high-profile workplace raids — are intended not only to remove people with serious criminal records but to produce broad voluntary departures by creating realistic fear of enforcement. He notes there are likely between 15 and […]
EDITORIAL: Put public safety before freedom for criminals Summary The Las Vegas Review-Journal editorial responds to the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train and uses the case to criticise policies that, the paper argues, prioritise the freedom of repeat offenders over public safety. The piece recounts video evidence of the […]
LETTER: Nevada’s new superintendent must put students first Summary The letter, written by Len Marciano of North Las Vegas, urges Gov. Joe Lombardo to appoint a Nevada superintendent of public instruction who is an active advocate for children and a driver of reform — not someone who simply maintains the status quo. The writer criticises […]
EDITORIAL: Nation’s Report Card shows need for school choice Summary The Nation’s Report Card (NAEP) results for tests administered in 2024 are alarming: eighth-grade science and 12th-grade reading and maths scores fell compared with earlier assessments. The editorial highlights steep drops in achievement for lower-performing students, low proficiency and advanced-level attainment among seniors, and argues […]
