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MGM far from alone among gamers in going south on UNLV stadium
You may have read this story in the morning "newspaper" about MGM Resorts curbing its enthusiasm for the UNLV stadium project. And now, as Paul Harvey used to say, for the rest of the story:
Las Vegas constable, in barely literate midnight missive, defends self
This arrived at 12:10 AM on Thursday from Las Vegas Constable John Bonaventura, sent to various media outlets as a defense one day after he was arrested for drunk driving. I post it here, unedited, just as is, a remarkable piece of barely literate writing: If anyone wants to know. Here is the TRUTH! Thanks!
Sharron Angle boycotted inauguration, compares Obama to Nero, says he insulted MLK
You just can't make this stuff up. Former U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle, now searching for voter fraud across this great land, has posted her reaction to the inauguration.
Gaming industry, saying its participation has "has often caused resentment and polarization," will stay on tax debate sidelines
With memories of the failed gross receipts tax the industry pushed still fresh a decade later, the gaming industry's lobbying arm has announced it will "not take an active role or position" in the Carson City tax debate. For now, at least.
Las Vegas Chamber starts a new PAC
It's called "Fix Education First," which would seem to imply another message: "Fix education before you pour more money into it." The ostensible goal of the PAC, according to its organizing documents: "Dedicated to improving education in Southern Nevada." Maybe it's just about "fair share" for the South then? Wonder how much money the chamber can raise.....
With much discussion about possible Brooks expulsion, Clark County commissioners prepare for appointment
Clark County Commissioners have asked for a special addendum to their agenda next week "regarding a possible process for appointing a qualified state legislator," a clear reference to a possible vacancy if Assemblyman Steven Brooks resigns or is expelled.
OSHA, LCB exchange letters about Brooks, safety of the building
The state's Occupational Safety and Health Administration raised concerns last week about "an unstable and dangerous employee" in the Legislative Building, which prompted the director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau to respond today to assure inspectors precautions have been taken because of Assemblyman Steven Brooks' troubles.
Brooks back in Northern Nevada, lawmakers brace for his attempt to enter the building
UPDATE: I have posted here the letter that was delivered to Brooks by legislative police. A few hours after he was banned from the Legislative Building, Assemblyman Steven Brooks arrived back in Northern Nevada. Brooks was met at the Reno airport late Monday evening by legislative police, who served him with a letter penned by Assembly Majority Leader William Horne informing him he is not to enter the Legislative Building.
Meet William Horne, master of the universe
The rules for that committee the majority leader is chairing give him broad powers to probe Steven Brooks. He already has employed them to ban Brooks from the Legislative Building. How can he do that? Because the rules say he can.... Waive or suspend any provision of these rules, as deemed necessary by the Chair, or adopt any additional rules or procedures, as deemed necessary by the Chair, to ensure that
Historic first meeting of committee that could expel Brooks set for tonight
I wonder if Assemblyman Steven Brooks will testify at the first hearing looking into his behavior. The first meeting is just to set the rules. But what ordinarily might be boring could be crucial here because everything will be precedent-setting and designed to offer Brooks due process and protect the Legislature from liability. Here's the agenda: ASSEMBLY AGENDA Select Committee on the Assembly