Local governments schedule votes on 30-year property tax extension that pays for police officers
As early as this week, Clark County and Las Vegas could affirm a property tax extension that funds one-quarter of Metropolitan Police Department officer positions, according to...
Brazil cracks down post-riot, vows to protect democracy
Police broke down a pro-Jair Bolsonaro encampment outside a military building Monday and detained some 1,200 people there. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/brazil-cracks-down-post-riot-vows-to-protect-democracy-2709146/
Raiders practice facility changed hands twice without real estate transfer taxes
Nevada lawmakers are looking to close a loophole that has let casinos and other big property owners avoid paying transfer taxes. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/investigations/raiders-practice-facility-changed-hands-twice-without-real-estate-transfer-taxes-2772339/
$100K bail set for high school football coach accused of sexual relationship with student
Antwone Washington, Valley High School’s head football coach, was arrested Tuesday and accused of child pornography and statutory sexual seduction charges. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/100k-bail-set-for-high-school-football-coach-accused-of-sexual-relationship-with-student-3222663/
School Board will consider $250K payout for Jara
The Clark County School Board is meeting Thursday to consider Superintendent Jesus Jara’s conditional resignation and a $250,000 payout. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/education/school-board-will-consider-250k-payout-for-jara-3005149/
Motorcyclist killed in crash with street sweeper identified
The Nevada Highway Patrol identified a motorcyclist who died in a crash with a street sweeper on the 215 Beltway last weekend. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-with-street-sweeper-identified-3305502/
Aguilar wants anti-harassment policy
Secretary of state hopeful Cisco Aguilar says he’ll propose a policy to prevent election workers from being harassed. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/aguilar-wants-anti-harassment-policy-2638823/
New law would mandate CCSD police use of force reporting
A proposed law would mandate that the Clark County School District make available public data about its police department’s use of pepper spray, stun guns and batons....
Hezbollah confirms its leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike
Lebanon’s Hezbollah group confirmed on Saturday that its leader and one of its founders, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/hezbollah-confirms-its-leader-hassan-nasrallah-was-killed-in-an-israeli-airstrike-3179020/
Major coronavius metrics in Clark County continue to fall
Clark County on Monday reported 6,245 new coronavirus cases and 27 additional deaths over the weekend. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/major-coronavius-metrics-in-clark-county-continue-to-fall-2521910/
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