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Former municipal judge Shannon Nordstrom declared victory in the Las Vegas City Council Ward 2 race as fewer than 200 votes separate her from Luke McCarthy.
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Do you trust local election results when races are decided by only a few votes?
The veteran journalist joins the news station following extensive field reporting experience across Latin America.
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Do you trust large employers to treat workers fairly when they try to unionize?
Colleen Donahue alleges a Wynn Las Vegas employee relations representative questioned her about union support and suggested she was under surveillance.
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Do you trust local government outreach initiatives to provide long-term stability for homeless residents?
The city initiative coordinates local outreach to help individuals secure stable housing and essential support.
House Speaker Mike Johnson visited a Las Vegas venue to support Republican congressional candidates Carrie Buck and Marty O'Donnell.
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Should local governments be allowed to ban stopping on pedestrian bridges to manage crowds?
A federal judge ruled that an ordinance banning standing on Las Vegas pedestrian bridges remains constitutional.
Las Vegas reporting spans local legislative outcomes, public hearings, election tallies and civic policy initiatives. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. City council decisions regarding development and public services are the most frequent drivers of local political discussion. Ballot measures and public opinion shifts define the climate in which these policies are debated and enacted.
