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Pahrump’s financial position strengthens

The town of Pahrump saw its financial position strengthen during the last fiscal year as revenues continue to increase, according to an annual audit.

IRS drops proposals for tax reporting of slot winnings

The Internal Revenue Service has dropped two tax proposals for reporting slot winnings. The IRS was considering mandating electronic player tracking as well as cutting the slot jackpot reporting threshold from $1,200 to a possible $600.

Cortez Masto, Kihuen sworn in to 115th Congress

WASHINGTON — Nevada’s own Catherine Cortez Masto became the first Latina to serve in the Senate on Tuesday as lawmakers convened for the 115th Congress.

Gov. Sandoval to define mark at final legislative session

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval is preparing for his last regular legislative session that will culminate the efforts of his administration and define the mark he leaves as Nevada’s 29th chief executive.

20 things to know about legal marijuana in Nevada

On Sunday, Nevada joined Colorado, Oregon, Washington and Alaska in legalizing recreational marijuana for adults as the state’s voter-approved measure takes effect. So what is and isn’t be legal? And what does legalization bring with it?

Nevada’s gun-check law has new legal challenge

Nevada’s new law expanding firearm background checks to private-party sales and transfers is facing another challenge: a lawsuit contending that it violates the state Constitution.

Taxable sales in county up 5.4% in October

Taxable sales in the county were up again in October, closing the fourth month of the fiscal year 2017 up 5.4 percent from the same time period last year.

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