Las Vegas Columns Sketch Local Politics and Rumors
Las Vegas columnist George Franklin lampoons local officials and weighs political bets. The piece cites a potential new hotel project near Flamingo Road, a match race between Seattle Slew and Forego, and questions about parolee private investigators linked to the Hanley case.
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Escort crackdown delayed by court ruling in Clark County
A Clark County ordinance targeting escort services was blocked by Judge Joseph Pawlikowski with a temporary restraining order. Three escort firms argue the rules, including customer record keeping and 24 hour attorney retention, would make operations uneconomical and unconstitutional. The injunction hearing is set for June 28, keeping the order in effect.
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Regional Planning Panel Battles Over Grant Papers in Las Vegas
A Regional Planning Council Technical Committee clashed Tuesday over notations on HUD grant applications for Las Vegas Valley housing. Critics warned air quality and geologic risk notes could prejudice approvals while staff argued for environmental transparency.
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RPC OKs Federal Aid for Senior Citizens Plan in Las Vegas
The Regional Planning Council Technical Committee approved multiple federal aid requests including $1,360 for Save Our Senior Citizens to develop a senior community park with low rentals and health services. Other items include crime suppression funds for Henderson PD, EMS training for Clark County Health District, and mental health center grants for Nevada.
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