A pride show set to be held at an American military base was canceled after a Republican lawmaker questioned using taxpayer dollars for drag events. The Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada has been hosting drag events since 2021. This year, the show was scheduled for Thursday and was billed as “family-friendly,” with no minimum…
Pentagon Cancels ‘Family-Friendly’ Drag Show at Nevada Military Base
June 1, 2023
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Oklahoma Eases Restrictions on Abortion
Oklahoma’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that two state laws banning abortion are unconstitutional, but the procedure remains illegal in the state in nearly all cases except life-threatening situations. In a 6-3 ruling, the high court said the two bans are unconstitutional because they require a “medical emergency” before a doctor can perform an abortion….
Nevada GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo Signs Bill Protecting Out-of-State Abortion Visits
Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, a self-described pro-life Catholic, has signed a bill enabling people to come from other states to get abortions. On Tuesday, Lombardo signed Senate Bill 131 into law. The bill bars state agencies from assisting in out-of-state investigations that could lead to the prosecution of abortion seekers who travel to Nevada….
Nevada Governor Signs Bill Granting Abortion Access
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has approved a bill that codifies an existing executive order related to abortion that blocks prosecutions for out-of-state residents who seek the procedure and in-state providers. The rare move positions Nevada as one of the only Republican-led states to enact such pro-abortion policies. Despite identifying as “pro-life,” Lombardo pledged to honor…
Former NFL Player Damon Arnette Pleads Not Guilty in 2022 Vegas Strip Hotel Valet Gun Case
May 26, 2023
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LAS VEGAS—Former NFL cornerback Damon Arnette has pleaded not guilty in Nevada to felony charges and his lawyer is challenging his indictment alleging he displayed a handgun during an argument with Las Vegas Strip casino valets in January 2022. “He never brandished a gun. He never pointed a gun,” defense attorney Ross Goodman said Thursday…
Actor Jeremy Renner Wants Tax Credits for Film Projects in Northern Nevada, but He May Have to Wait
CARSON CITY, Nev.—Actor Jeremy Renner’s hopes to expand a measure for the film industry to northern Nevada were effectively dashed Monday when the bill’s sponsor said it’s too late to entertain in the current legislative session. A bill moving through the Nevada Legislature would provide $190 million annually in tax credits over at least 20…
States Living Off Depleted Colorado River All Agree to Landmark Water Cuts
May 22, 2023
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California, Arizona, and Nevada have come together in a plan to protect the Colorado River Basin and reduce their water use from the river to save it from current drought conditions over the next three years, the southwestern states announced on Monday. The southwestern states have agreed to cut at least 3 million acre-feet of water through 2026—a…
Nevada Governor Vetoes Gun Control Bills Amid Clash With Democrat-Majority Legislature
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo issued his first set of vetoes since taking office and rejected a trio of firearms-related bills on May 17. “I will not support legislation that infringes on the constitutional rights of Nevadans,” Lombardo said in a statement. “As I stated in my letters, much of the legislation I vetoed today directly conflicts with legal precedent…
Biden Administration Says Nevada’s Lithium Mine Project Can Continue After Court Ordered Review
May 17, 2023
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The Biden administration says Nevada’s massive lithium mine project can continue construction after the administration completed a court-ordered review that approved the project, despite legal challenges from tribal leaders and conservation groups. The Interior Department announced Tuesday it is taking steps to clarify mineral rights under the 1872 law to reflect the “realities of the…
Nevada Legislature Passes Gun Control Bills, Awaits Gov. Joe Lombardo’s Move
The Nevada Legislature passed three gun control bills on May 15, sending them to Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo’s desk for his signature of approval. Lombardo, a former police officer and Second Amendment supporter, has not commented on whether he will veto the bills. On his campaign website, Lombardo says he “supports the right of all law-abiding…
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