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Nevada, under @aarondfordnv.bsky.social, has indeed won $40.9 million in Medicaid fraud awards. Collecting it is another matter, says the man in charge of Nevada's Medicaid Fraud Unit. nevadacurrent.com/2026/07/16/f...

Ford prosecutes twice the share of Medicaid fraud referrals as the national average • Nevada Current

Attorney General Aaron Ford, criticized by Gov. Joe Lombardo and one of the governor’s legislative allies for acting on only 40% of Medicaid fraud referrals sent to his office, is taking on twice the ...

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Assemblywoman Sandra Jauregui is asking for an investigation of the agency regulating security guards “following serious allegations that the Board has been violating Nevada law and giving felons access to firearms and PI (private investigator) licenses.” nevadacurrent.com/briefs/juare...

Jauregui seeks audit to learn if state agency is licensing felons to carry firearms • Nevada Current

Assemblywoman Sandra Jauregui is asking the legislative auditor to investigate the state agency that regulates security guards “following serious allegations that the Board has been violating Nevada l...

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“When competition disappears, consumers are the ones who pay the price,” @aarondfordnv.bsky.social said in a news release, adding the merger “threatens to reduce choices, drive up costs and diminish the variety of movies and television programming available to families.

Nevada joins lawsuit to stop merger of Warner Bros. and Paramount • Nevada Current

The proposed merger of two of the largest film studios in Hollywood would harm the industry and consumers, according to a lawsuit filed Monday by Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford and attorneys gener...

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“If he (@JoeLombardoNV) had good people on his side, they’d be saying ‘we’ve got such significant problems in our state, that’s just not even on the horizon,'" says former State Sen. Patricia Farley, a former Republican. "Only the devout right think that birthright citizenship is a big deal."

Nevada Republican candidates largely mum on birthright citizenship • Nevada Current

A number of Nevada Republican candidates, including Gov. Joe Lombardo, are declining to say where they stand on President Donald Trump’s pivot to a legislative effort to impose restrictions on birthri...

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Democrats for Lombardo, Dr. Rebecca Gill notes, lacks current elected officials or “very recognizable names.” The members appear to be individuals who seek to "benefit from somebody putting the brakes on structural change to Nevada’s economy.”

'Democrats for Lombardo' might say more about the Dems on the list than Lombardo, expert says • Nevada Current

Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo has the support of a group of Nevada Democrats in his race against Attorney General Aaron Ford, a Democrat, the governor’s campaign announced Monday. The race is among th...

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“It’s too hard to get to the point where justice is actually carried out. I won’t rest until he’s out,” Bliss Requa-Trautz of Arriba Workers Center said Thursday as she waited for Santiago Castro’s release. nevadacurrent.com/2026/07/03/e...

Embattled rule of law makes appearance in immigration court on eve of nation’s birthday • Nevada Current

An undocumented Las Vegas man who’s been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for months without knowing the charges against him will be released on bail, an immigration judge ruled Wednesd...

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“The individuals most harmed by this practice are working people, many of them in economically vulnerable positions, who are trying to meet the State’s own requirements for armed security work,” attorney Sagar Raich wrote to the AG. nevadacurrent.com/2026/07/02/f...

Favoritism determining which security guards carry guns in Nevada, critics say • Nevada Current

The state board that regulates security guards is throwing up roadblocks to advancement for guards seeking to become armed, based on a policy that doesn’t appear in law and was never formally adopted,...

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“What purpose does a shotgun serve at the EDC or at a local apartment complex or outside of a jewelry store? What’s the purpose of carrying a shotgun?” Sen. Melanie Scheible asked Saladino. “Unfortunately, I don’t have an answer for that,” he replied. nevadacurrent.com/2026/06/30/n...

Nevada security guards illegally carrying rifles and shotguns, lawmakers learn • Nevada Current

The state agency that licenses security guards has been letting armed guards carry shotguns and rifles for years, even though Nevada law has no provision allowing the practice, state legislators learn...

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Private Investigators Licensing Board Executive Director Vincent Saladino told lawmakers that security guards in Nevada are already carrying rifles and shotguns. nevadacurrent.com/2026/06/30/n...

Nevada security guards illegally carrying rifles and shotguns, lawmakers learn • Nevada Current

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Although NV Energy pledged to provide customers with comparisons in May of their April bills with and without the peak demand charge, it has not happened. “The comparison tool is not available yet,” utility spokeswoman Katie Jo Collier said via email. nevadacurrent.com/briefs/nv-en...

NV Energy’s pledge to compare bills with and without peak demand charge fizzles • Nevada Current

When NV Energy asked the Nevada Public Utilities Commission to delay implementation of a controversial peak demand charge, which was scheduled to take effect April 1 in Southern Nevada, the utility ma...

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This is the first time in the 16 years... that they did this,” said Angel DeFazio, a regular PUC session attendee, who says having people “stand outside and run the risk of having heat stroke or heat exhaustion” was intended to dissuade participation. nevadacurrent.com/briefs/puc-t...

PUC tactics designed to dissuade comment, reflect lack of accountability, say observers • Nevada Current

A new policy employed Tuesday by the Public Utilities Commission to keep the public waiting outdoors during consumer sessions is intended to thwart public comment on contentious utility issues, say th...

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In March, Ford told the Current why he declined to debate his primary opponent, Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill. “What I have learned is that talking directly to voters is the best way to get the word out,” he said. He would not say Wednesday what changed. nevadacurrent.com/briefs/ford-...

Ford challenges Lombardo to debates after declining to debate in primary • Nevada Current

Attorney General Aaron Ford, who refused to debate his opponent in the Democratic primary campaign for governor, is calling on Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo to take part in at least three debates in th...

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Together, the four candidates who challenged @cityofhenderson.bsky.social Mayor Michelle Romero have won 29,290 votes, while the mayor has 29,005. nevadacurrent.com/briefs/hende...

Henderson mayoral race likely headed for runoff • Nevada Current

When former Henderson Police Chief Hollie Chadwick went to bed on primary election night, it appeared her quest to unseat Mayor Michelle Romero was for naught. Romero, according to election officials,...

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“Our initial observation is that it provides a framework for protecting the market," said Trey Delap of Nevada Council on Problem Gambling. "We believe the next step is developing an equally strong framework for protecting the participant.” nevadacurrent.com?p=218785

Federal regulator's definition of ‘gambling’ vs ‘gaming’ at heart of proposed prediction market rule • Nevada Current

The federal agency that regulates prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket is proposing rulemaking designed to determine, among other things, just what qualifies as “gaming.” Prediction marke...

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Gubernatorial hopeful Aaron Ford won’t say whether he will support tax breaks for data centers. His campaign says he’ll decide when he’s elected governor and did not respond when asked why voters shouldn’t know his position before casting ballots. nevadacurrent.com/briefs/democ...

Democratic primary winners promise campaign tying Lombardo, Republicans to Trump • Nevada Current

Democrats who prevailed in statewide primary races took a victory lap Wednesday in Las Vegas at the Nevada Democratic Party headquarters, promising a general election campaign focused on linking Repub...

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Need some help on the down-ballot races? We got you covered. nevadacurrent.com/voter-guides...

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Current law says the CIC Commission “shall adopt regulations establishing the criteria used in determining whether a violation poses an imminent threat” to health, safety, and welfare, and establish limitations on the amount of fines. That hasn’t happened. nevadacurrent.com/2026/06/08/n...

Nevada HOA law is unnecessary and puts homeowners at risk of foreclosure, says critic • Nevada Current

A law that allows homeowner associations in Nevada to levy unlimited fines for violations that threaten the health, safety and welfare of communities is unnecessary and places homeowners in the perilo...

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In a letter to FERC, Gov. Joe Lombardo wrote the project from a subsidiary of Southwest Gas, which quadruples natural gas capacity, will “support both existing customers and future economic development, including data centers.” nevadacurrent.com/2026/06/04/l...

Lombardo backs natural gas pipeline expansion for data centers • Nevada Current

Gov. Joe Lombardo is advocating the proposed expansion of a northern Nevada pipeline that would quadruple the flow of natural gas to the region to power data centers. In a February letter to the Feder...

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NV Energy intends to spend slightly more than $3 billion on capital projects in Northern Nevada in the next three years, dwarfing its plans for Southern Nevada, where the utility contemplates just $388 million in capital spending through 2029. nevadacurrent.com/2026/06/03/n...

NV Energy betting the house on data centers • Nevada Current

Northern Nevada, a relative bit player on the state’s modern-day energy stage until now, is poised to topple its southern counterpart from its leading role, according to NV Energy’s Integrated Resourc...

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“I can’t speak to Kalshi’s legal strategy. But from our perspective, this is about public perception and timing,” says Trey Delap of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling. nevadacurrent.com/2026/05/28/k...

Kalshi acknowledges gambling problem, seeks professional help • Nevada Current

The prediction platform that takes bets on everything from who will win the Stanley Cup to when Taylor Swift will tie the knot is joining forces with the National Council on Problem Gambling, which se...

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The peak demand charge “will make most customers’ rates go down,” attorney Leif Reid said on behalf of NV Energy. nevadacurrent.com/2026/05/26/j...

Judge sides with NV Energy but peak demand case 'far from over,' says Ford • Nevada Current

The legal battle between utility regulators and Attorney General Aaron Ford’s Bureau of Consumer Protection is likely headed for the Nevada Supreme Court following Clark County Judge Mary Kay Holthus’...

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Republicans outnumber Democrats in CD2 196,326 to 122,535 registered voters. Democrats are hoping some 157,396 registered non-partisans, disillusioned by President Donald Trump, could help them turn the tide. nevadacurrent.com/2026/05/22/a...

And then there were 8. Democratic field narrows slightly in race for CD2. • Nevada Current

The Democratic primary race for Nevada’s Congressional District 2 began with 11 candidates. Eight are still standing. The district, which has been red since its creation following the 1980 census, enc...

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A panel of the NV Ethics Commission found that the allegations in the city’s complaint against Cox “do not establish credible evidence to support a determination that just and sufficient cause exists for the Commission to render an opinion in this matter.” nevadacurrent.com/2026/05/19/e...

Embattled Henderson councilwoman faces challengers in primary • Nevada Current

Henderson Councilwoman Carrie Cox, who was indicted on a felony charge last year for allegedly hiding behind a curtain at City Hall and recording her colleague in a conversation with constituents, is ...

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“Everywhere I go in the valley, people are referring to us as Henderson High School,” says former City of Henderson PD Chief Hollie Chadwick, who was fired by the city early last year. “It’s embarrassing. It’s setting the wrong tone for the community..." nevadacurrent.com/2026/05/14/f...

Four challengers seeking to oust Henderson mayor • Nevada Current

Henderson’s former police chief, a former real estate executive from California, a local salesman, and an interior designer are hoping to extend the race for Henderson mayor into the general election....

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Former Clark Co. Coroner and candidate for public administrator Michael Murphy suspects in down ballot races “people are not scrutinizing the candidates as well as they should” and questions whether “we’re getting quality people in there." nevadacurrent.com/2026/05/12/t...

Three Republicans vie in primary race for Clark County Public Administrator • Nevada Current

Former Clark County Coroner Michael Murphy, real estate agent Don Salazar, and businessman Mark Sprinkle are hoping to win the Republican race for public administrator, the office which manages estate...

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Ivy agreed to an interview, however, this reporter ended the call when Ivy became incensed and stopped answering questions. He did not respond to questions submitted subsequently in writing. nevadacurrent.com/2026/05/08/t...

Telles associate, real estate agent removed from probate case, among Dems for public administrator • Nevada Current

Three Democrats, Deputy Attorney General Stephanie Itkin-Goodman, Pastor M.J. Ivy, and real estate agent Edgar Velazquez, are vying to represent the party in the general election for public administra...

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Henderson Justice Court is adding a fourth department to meet the demands of its growing population. Attorneys Michael Allmon, John Cory, Harvey Gruber, and Trent Richards are competing to be the first judge seated in Dept. 4. nevadacurrent.com/2026/05/06/n...

New seat on Henderson Justice Court draws four hopefuls • Nevada Current

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