Demers Faces Scrutiny Over Lobbyist Office Use
Las Vegas Assemblyman Danny Demers, a county employee and sponsor of bills affecting metropolitan governance and police funding, faces questions after it was revealed he allowed a city lobbyist to use a private office he obtained as a retreat. County officials warn of potential conflicts as Demers opposes county interests amid ongoing power-shift debates.
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SUN endorses city attorney and praises local officials
The SUN endorses Mike Sloan for city attorney citing his early public service and trust in government while endorsing Loring Primeaux for Municipal Judge. It also praises Ray Davies for mayor of North Las Vegas after recall and notes Jim Seastrand as a longtime city council member.
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Fable Notes on Law and Paddling in School
A satirical column references indicted officials, a Carson City misadventure, and a controversial Supreme Court decision on paddling students. It weaves a fable about a leader, his wife, and legal penalties, concluding with questions about juvenile discipline and potential links to violence.
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Carter Administration to Send Wiretap Bill to Congress
Washington reports the Carter administration plans to present a foreign intelligence wiretap bill to Congress within a week or so. Civil liberties groups led by the ACLU and Urban League worry the draft weakens protections, while critics say Levi’s 1976 framework offered substantial safeguards.
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Nevada Legislature Faces Adjournment and Interim Studies
Sunlight on politics warns adjournment sine die likely by Thursday. The piece notes 60 members started the session and produced a modest package amid ongoing interim studies on topics from Equal Rights Amendment to refurbishing or demolishing the Capitol. It highlights tax and city annexation debates affecting Clark County and several towns, with potential fiscal crises if new laws fail.
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