Steve Tetreault
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Reid official papers to land at UNR
Sen. Harry Reid is donating his official and personal papers to the University of Nevada, Reno, a trove of almost 35 years of documents and electronic files a school official says will provide treasure for researchers seeking to understand the powerful Nevadan and his role in recent U.S. history. → Read More
House passes bill to encourage land sales
A bill making it easier for the government to sell or swap small and scattered parcels of forest land won unanimous approval on the House on Wednesday. → Read More
Fantasy sports: Gambling or not?
With the NFL season underway and fans opening their wallets to assemble "virtual" teams, a New Jersey lawmaker wants to know: Is fantasy sports gambling or not? → Read More
Reid gets new look but still can't see with right eye
Sen. Harry Reid debuted new eyewear last week, a milestone for the Nevadan dealing with the aftermath of severe facial injury. → Read More
Reid calls Iran nuclear deal 'last best chance'
As Congress prepared to open historic debate, Sen. Harry Reid on Tuesday mounted a defense of the nuclear deal reached with Iran, calling it the "last best chance" to prevent the Middle Eastern adversary from building nuclear bombs. → Read More
Bill would offer child care to student veterans
A new bill in Congress aims to help veterans obtain child care while they pursue an education. The measure would offer federal grants for colleges to establish or expand child care centers that could assist students who have served in the military. → Read More
Reid says he will vote for Iran nuclear deal
Sen. Harry Reid announced Sunday he plans to vote for the nuclear agreement President Obama reached with Iran, declaring it "the best path to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon." → Read More
Justice Department sued for Web gambling documents
A conservative legal foundation has sued the Department of Justice for documents that might shed light on a controversial 2011 policy change legalizing gambling over the Internet. → Read More
Gold Butte called more vulnerable to vandals
In the aftermath of armed confrontation with supporters of rancher Cliven Bundy, the Bureau of Land Management largely has withdrawn from Gold Butte, leaving the environmentally sensitive Southern Nevada region more vulnerable to intruders and vandals, a preservation group said Wednesday. → Read More
Gold Butte called more vulnerable to vandals
In the aftermath of armed confrontation with supporters of rancher Cliven Bundy, the Bureau of Land Management has largely withdrawn from Gold Butte and left the environmentally sensitive Southern Nevada region more vulnerable to intruders and vandals, a preservation group charged Wednesday. → Read More
Reno VA office among 10 hit with surprise inspections
The Department of Veterans Affairs claims office in Reno was one of 10 regional centers picked for surprise inspections last month as the agency investigated document-shredding practices in its outposts, officials said Monday. → Read More
GOP dares Hillary to talk net metering in Las Vegas
Hillary Clinton has expressed support for net metering, which allows homeowners who install rooftop solar panels to sell their excess electricity to the power company. In New Hampshire last month, she criticized utilities that resist the practice. → Read More
NRC report says Yucca Mountain project wouldn't be much of a health risk
An environmental report issued Thursday threw another log on the fire over the controversial Yucca Mountain project. → Read More
Hillary returning to Southern Nevada next week
Hillary Clinton is returning to Southern Nevada next week, the latest announced visit by a presidential contender looking to build support in the early caucus state. → Read More
Heller: Obama creation of Nevada monument 'a disgrace'
WASHINGTON — Sen. Dean Heller on Tuesday called President Barack Obama's creation of a 704,000-acre national monument conservation area in Nevada a "disgrace," saying it was done without input from lawmakers or the rural counties it affects the most. → Read More
Industry push on Yucca Mountain troubles allies
The nuclear industry is adopting a more aggressive stance on Yucca Mountain, a shift that may complicate efforts to reach a compromise on the thorny issue of high-level radioactive waste. → Read More
Obama plans 14th trip to Las Vegas in August
President Barack Obama is lined up this month for yet another trip to Las Vegas, officials confirmed Friday. → Read More
Heller wants to defund Planned Parenthood
Sen. Dean Heller on Wednesday sided with critics of Planned Parenthood who are seeking to restrict federal funding to the group in the wake of provocative videos that raise questions about the organization's ethics on abortion. → Read More
Heck has early lead in U.S. Senate money
WASHINGTON — Staked to a head start, Nevada Republican Rep. Joe Heck holds an early advantage over Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto in fundraising for U.S. Senate, according to federal records. → Read More
VA picks new director for slow Reno office
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Tuesday it has picked a new director for its embattled regional office in Reno. → Read More