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Nevada Regulators Will Consider Emergency Pot Distribution Rules

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has authorized state regulators to consider emergency rules that would allow officials to determine whether the state has enough marijuana distributors to keep its retail shops supplied. The Nevada Department of Taxation announced regulators will consider …

Nevada Governor Wants $3.5M for Cybersecurity Boost

Gov. Brian Sandoval is asking the Nevada Legislature to spend $3.5 million over the next two years to build up the state’s cybersecurity infrastructure and management. His proposed Office of Cyber Defense Coordination would organize data systems across all state …

Nevada Governor Wants Officials to Support Self-Driving Cars

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval said this week he wants state transportation officials to consider adding support for self-driving cars as part of a multimillion-dollar highway widening and expansion project in Las Vegas. The Republican governor, who referenced a self-driving semitruck …

Nevada Governor Signs Construction Defect Bill

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed a bill aimed at curbing frivolous lawsuits over construction defects after the measure passed through the Republican-controlled Legislature along party lines. The Republican governor said AB125, which was sponsored by Republican Assemblyman Ira Hansen, …

Nevada Assembly Approves Driver Privilege Cards

The Nevada Assembly gave final legislative approval to a bill establishing driver privilege cards for people in the country illegally. SB303 was approved on a 30-9 vote and now heads to Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval, who is expected to sign …

Nevada Board OKs $6M For Health Exchange Marketing

A state board chaired by Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has approved a $6 million contract to market the state’s health insurance exchange program. The Board of Examiners on Tuesday approved the contract with KPS 3 Inc. Funding for the marketing …