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Governor says nothing to negotiate on Yucca Mountain

WASHINGTON — Gov. Brian Sandoval says Yucca Mountain supporters in Congress should give it a rest, there’s no way Nevada can be persuaded to accept a high-level nuclear waste site.

Desert View Hospital campus goes smoke free

Desert View Hospital and its area facilities officially changed over to a smoke-free campus Monday, as part of a nationwide trend.

Former deputy attorney general arrested on drug charges

A former state deputy attorney general was arrested on preliminary drug charges Saturday by the Nye County Sheriff’s office.

Student earns scholarship from McDonald’s charity

A graduating high school senior’s diligence paid off in the form of a college scholarship from fast food giant McDonald’s.

County aiming to aid senior nutrition through grants

The Nye County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved three measures seeking aid to provide seniors in need of food with nutritional meals in the county.

County balances budget in last hours

A payment by a mining company following an audit will close a funding gap in Nye County’s final budget starting July 1.

PERS reform pushed to 2017 legislative session

CARSON CITY — Faced with wildly divergent estimates of the cost of moving Nevada’s current public employee pension system to a defined contribution plan for new workers, a state lawmaker said Saturday he is abandoning the effort this session.

Governor signs ‘Right to Try’ bill for terminally ill Nevadans

CARSON CITY — A “Right to Try” bill that will make it easier for terminally ill Nevadans to obtain experimental medications that could help prolong their lives has been signed into law by Gov. Brian Sandoval.

Legislature approves record budget at deadline

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Legislature came to a halt at midnight Monday, capping a day that saw approval of a record $1.1 billion general fund tax package to fund Gov. Brian Sandoval’s aggressive education package and a dizzying day of dealmaking.

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