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Wyoming wants other states to join fight for federal land

Western State Reporters Say Taxes, Education Top 2000 Agenda

Reporters from eight Western states identified tax policy, education funding, health care reforms and apportionment of the states' tobacco settlement funds as the most pressing issues likely to be addressed by their states in the next legislative year. Over 50 journalists from Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming repeatedly mentioned those topics during a recent statehouse reporters' conference in Boise, Idaho.

No Child Left Behind: Not Dead Yet

Most states have received waivers from the federal No Child Left Behind law, but some have found flexibility harder to come by.

Tensions Rise Amid Demise of Utah-Nevada Water Pact

Will Las Vegas’ thirst spark a water war between Utah and Nevada?

With Health Care Lawsuits, States Hope for Victory but Plan for Defeat

Even as 21 states are suing to stop the federal health care overhaul from taking effect, each one is also taking concrete measures to implement the law.

Conservatives Battle for Tennessee House Speakership

TRANSITION WATCH: The Tea Party becomes involved in the race for Tennessee House speaker, Arizona contemplates a flat tax and other news of the historic shift in power in the states.

Payday Lenders Catch Lawmakers' Attention

Legislators in Nevada, New Mexico and Oregon recently have clamped down on the short-term, high-interest lending industry, blaming it for saddling residents with dangerous levels of debt.

A Crack in the Prison Door

The recession is forcing lawmakers in some states to search for savings in places that might have been unthinkable a few years ago, including in their prison systems. One of those states is Oregon, where lawmakers last year approved a measure that will result in about 3,500 inmates being released from prison earlier than scheduled.But a recent backlash over the law serves as a reminder of the political sensitivity surrounding "early releases" as a money-saving effort. California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Wisconsin are among the other states that have recently accelerated prisoner releases or are considering doing so.

Weekly Wrap: Fed Report Doubts Energy States Will Recover First

Revenues down in gas-producing states; Obama snubs Las Vegas-again; and economist Mark Zandi predicts start of economic expansion.

All Public Sector Employees in New Jersey Will Have to Live In-State

MANAGEMENT BEAT: No more commuting from New York and Philadelphia for New Jersey workers … Governments are spending more time collecting and organizing data than using it … A collective bargaining showdown in Nevada, and other management news.

Four States Consider Income Tax; Four States Reject It

Facing education funding woes and a variety of budget shortfalls, lawmakers in New Hampshire and three other states that do not collect income taxes considered reversing course this year--and in each case defeated or abandoned those plans for fear of retribution from the voters. To read about this politically perilous policy issue, click on

GOP bill would feed new funding to stalled Yucca Mountain project

Democrats let politics trump education

Nevada selected for early childhood education grant

Solar energy forecast mixed for Nevada

More Cops passage spurs plans for new police academy class

Horsford sets community meetings on Gold Butte legislation

Tax battle in Nevada shaping up for 2014

As Nevada grows, the population becomes less white

If Dems can't beat Gov. Brian Sandoval in '14, at least have fun and pick Tick

Legislature, Sandoval passed the buck on tax increases to counties

Lawmakers butcher ethics reform bills in favor of status quo

If NV Energy made too much money last year, should you get a refund?

Environmental, anti-nuclear groups urge Sandoval to turn away uranium waste

Democrats let politics trump education

Tax battle shaping up for 2014

Top Nevada Republicans pushing immigration plan

State kills high school exit exams; no help for this year's seniors

Sandoval completes action on all passed bills, vetoes UNR construction bond bill

Better highways can diversify economy

New regulations for evaluating Nevada teachers win approval

If Dems can’t beat Sandoval in ‘14, at least have fun and pick Tick

Sandoval vetoes gun background check bill

Final 'More Cops' tax hike decision now in County Commission's hands

Vetting for state superintendent of schools candidates raises concerns

Tax credits for filmmakers become Nevada law

Heck's mine-cleanup, search-and-rescue bills clear committee

Sandoval OKs $50 million for students learning English

ACLU announces 'patient dumping' lawsuit

Sandoval signs bill setting up medical marijuana dispensaries

Sandoval signs Washoe school tax bill

Governor’s office swamped with calls over gun background checks

Governor OKs $19 billion to run state, restores employee pay

Sandoval shouldn’t let last-minute snafu snuff medical marijuana bill

Sandoval to sign gas, sales tax bills

Nevada grads struggle with military aptitude test

Sandoval veto on registration deadline misses point

Bill expected to raise gas tax 3 cents a gallon in Clark County

Marijuana dispensary bill must clear $2 million hurdle

With legislative successes, Hispanic caucus enjoying its newfound strut

Sandoval signs budget appropriation bills to fund state government

Board of Regents elects new leaders

School reform bites the dust: Legislature embraces education status quo

Democrat leaders let down base

Legislature's best of the best

Redefining Nevada

The success and failure of the Nevada Legislature’s four new leaders

How the past 120 days in Carson City might affect your life

Legislators’ few hits offset by embarrassing misses

Sandoval vetoes raw milk bill

Governor signs bill allowing manufacture of special plates for Nevada's 150th anniversary

Sandoval vetoes bill expanding the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada's authority

Legislature talked a ton, but what did it do?

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval vetoes three more bills

Pilot program to screen Nevada students' mental health

Balance of power likely to remain as it is when 2015 Legislature meets

Fight over pipeline plan heading back to court

Utahns keeping close tabs on Nevada’s water fight

Gas taxes: Bill gives voters final say on road funding

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval vetoes raw milk bill

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signs bill recommitting to Tahoe compact

Sandoval signs series of health-related bills

Was this state contract decided by email?

How your child’s school could change now that the Legislature has adjourned

Don’t like the color of the sky? Blame it on what’s in your garage

Sandoval signs parental rights bill

Governor signs sex trafficking bill aimed at pimps

Sandoval's office barraged with calls to veto Nevada gun control bill

Driver authorization card facts and fallacies hashed out at community forum

Brooks' replacement likes Assembly job, will try to keep it

Proposal to relax city's energy code conflicts with state law, Attorney General's Office says

Nevadans fail to boost federal homeland security funding for Las Vegas

State lawmakers want more time

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signs benefit corporations bill into law

New star rating system rises over Nevada's struggling schools

Nevada Legislature analysis: Gov. Brian Sandoval calls overtime

State housing administrator demoted after prostitution arrest

Going to miss the Nevada Legislature? You’re in luck: Sessions could become annual

A special session? Who saw that coming?

Nevada Supreme Court considers reporters' rights

Special session ends quickly with bill approvals

Despite their majority, Democrats trumped by Sandoval on budget, but pleased overall with session