EnvironmentWashington Fire Spreads Away From MarkleevilleJune 25, 2015 | Ed JoyceUPDATE 6:40 P.M. - Firefighters continue to make progress on the Washington Fire. As of late Thursday afternoon, containment stood at 15 percent. Crews remain focused on keeping the fire away from the community of Markleeville.
EnvironmentDrought: Water Supplies 'Alarmingly Low'June 18, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe U.S. Drought Monitor report released June 18 shows drought increased slightly in California and improved in Nevada.
EnvironmentDespite Storms, Nevada Officials Warn Of Continued DroughtJune 12, 2015(AP) - Nevada climate officials say that recent wet weather isn't significantly changing drought conditions throughout the state.
Sandoval Signs Education Scholarship, Teacher Bonuses BillJune 9, 2015(AP) - Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed into law legislation creating millions of dollars in incentives to help combat Nevada's severe teacher shortage.
Environment'Extreme' Drought Expands In CaliforniaJune 4, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe latest update from government forecasters show the drought has expanded slightly in California despite rain in May.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNews Network: 2015 Nevada Legislative SessionJune 2, 2015Nevada lawmakers have wrapped up their legislative session for 2015. Insight gets a recap of the session from Las Vegas Sun's Kyle Roerink. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval Signs Broad Anti-Bullying BillMay 21, 2015(AP) - Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed into law one of his key education initiatives aimed at cutting back school bullying. The Republican governor approved SB504 on Wednesday while surrounded by students at Carson Middle School.
Nevada Senate Reviving Proposal To Dump Caucus SystemMay 12, 2015(AP) - Nevada senators are reviving a bill that would dump Nevada's caucus system and replace it with a primary to choose presidential nominees.
Nevada Senate Strikes Compromise On Uber Bill; Vote Expected SoonMay 8, 2015(AP) - Bill language that would allow for ride-hailing companies such as Uber in Nevada is back after a similar proposal failed a Senate vote last month.
Nevada Assembly Panel OKs Bill To Put Lab Animals Up For AdoptionMay 8, 2015(AP) - A Nevada Assembly committee has passed a bill requiring laboratories to put dogs and cats up for adoption when they're done performing research on them.
