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We’re hearing a lot about the Nevada ballot measure to tighten regulations on gun sales. The Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities is a nonpartisan think tank based in Nevada that has provided a detailed fact sheet on the initiative, exploring the pros and cons. Executive Director Nancy Brune spoke with our reporter Bob Conrad to explain their findings. “The folks who are opposed to this measure argue that this measure is really restricting the rights of law-abiding gun owners," says Brune.

Nevada voters will soon decide if they want to approve recreational marijuana in the state. A nonpartisan think tank called the Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities has researched the arguments for and against the measure, providing a detailed fact sheet on the ballot initiative. Our reporter Bob Conrad spoke to Executive Director Nancy Brune to learn more. Nevadans are weighing in on whether to legalize recreational marijuana. If that happens, where will the revenues go? “First and foremost

The race for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District is between Incumbent Republican Mark Amodei, who has served in the role since 2011, and Democrat Chip Evans. Reno Public Radio’s Noah Glick sat down with Mr. Amodei to discuss his thoughts on the economy, public lands, veterans’ issues and more. Noah Glick: Let’s start with public lands. You recently passed a bill granting more land to native tribes in Nevada. Tell me a little bit about what went into that. Mark Amodei: “In all honesty, a lot of

The race for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District is between Incumbent Republican Mark Amodei, who has served in the role since 2011, and Democrat Chip Evans. Reno Public Radio’s Noah Glick sat down with Mr. Evans to discuss his thoughts on the economy, public lands, veterans' issues and more. Noah Glick: The economy is on everyone’s mind. What is your economic plan? What is your vision for the economy here? Chip Evans: "We’ve made a lot of progress on our economy, but in fact, Northern Nevada

There’s a doctor shortage in Nevada. That’s why Governor Brian Sandoval is distributing $10 million to improve graduate medical training in the state. Reno Public Radio’s Anh Gray reports some of that money will go towards expanding several residency programs in Northern Nevada.

One ballot question this year asks Nevada voters if background checks should be required for private gun sales and transfers, including those at gun shows. But as Reno Public Radio’s Noah Glick reports, the measure, known as Question 1, also includes a handful of exceptions to the rule. If passed, Question 1 would require all new private gun sales to go through background checks. But private transfers are a little trickier. Under the measure, background checks would not be required when selling

The Washoe Board of County Commissioners has chosen to stick with the current operators of the Washoe Golf Course. That’s despite an unpaid bill of about $1 million. Our reporter Bob Conrad reports. Four potential vendors were up for consideration, but the board ultimately selected the lowest-ranked bidder, and current operator, Bell-Men Golf. While nationally owned Billy Casper golf was the top-ranked vendor by the county, locally owned Mazz Golf was second in line. Even though Bell-Men’s

Dozens of groups and hundreds of individuals have signed a formal complaint to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). They are seeking a review of the Reno Police Department's (RPD) response to the clash on Columbus Day under the Reno arch. Our reporter Bob Conrad has the story. Native Americans and their allies were protesting downtown that day calling for Columbus Day to be changed to Indigenous Peoples Day. Three people now face misdemeanor charges for an incident in which the driver of a

A Reno resident recently returned from a three-month ride on her mustang around Nevada. Our reporter Bob Conrad spoke with her just after she returned. That’s a group of people welcoming Samantha Szesciorka back to Reno after three months of her ride. She says she’s raising awareness for wild horse adoptions. Mustangs are regularly gathered by the Bureau of Land Management when populations are deemed too large for their habitat. They end up in holding facilities if they don’t get adopted.