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Legalized marijuana concerns expressed

LAS VEGAS — In November, Nevadans will vote on whether to legalize recreational marijuana — Question 2 would allow adults 21 years and older to possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana legally. On Saturday, a panel of experts mainly argued that legalization might be a bad idea.

Valley Electric Association in favor of Energy Choice Initiative

With talk of Energy Choice Initiative, or Question 3, ramping up ahead of the Nov. 8 vote, companies and people alike are giving their public position on the ballot measure that wants to deregulate electrical service in Nevada.

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Pair arrested on various charges after alleged burglary

A Pahrump pair arrested last week were formally charged on several counts by the Nye County District Attorney’s office for a burglary incident at a residence.

County, VEA reach agreement of solar project’s road

Nye County commissioners approved an agreement with the Valley Electric Association, Inc. for future off-site improvements on Simkins Road.

Seniors tour medical pot dispensary

Roughly two dozen seniors spent more than an hour touring Nye County’s sole medical marijuana dispensary on Thursday.

Community comes together for Sept. 11 observances

Several weekend observances around the community served to remember and reflect on the 9/11 tragedy 15 years ago.

Governor wants more appealing school lunches

CARSON CITY — Cafeteria lunches have been the butt of jokes for generations of schoolchildren. Mystery meat, chef’s surprise, cardboard often come to mind.

State bar guidance related to medical pot questioned

CARSON CITY — Several attorneys commenting on proposed guidance from the State Bar of Nevada regarding professional activities related to the medical marijuana industry suggested to the Nevada Supreme Court on Friday that the advice was unnecessary.

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