
A roundup of the latest from the Nevada Current,
presented with perspective and opinion.
By April Corbin Girnus | Deputy Editor
Happy Friday!
IN NEVADA CURRENT
Political theater? Democrats — specifically, U.S. Rep. Dina Titus and Assemblymember Cinithia Moore — don’t want the public to forget about Gov. Joe Lombardo (R-Tunnel)’s Boring Company scandal. (Recap: Boring was assessed fines; Boring president calls Lombardo’s office; fines went bye bye; related public records also went bye bye; federal OSHA looked in and said they were right to rescind fines.) Titus and Moore last week called on an independent investigation, saying there have been inconsistencies. The Division and Industry calls it “political theater.” Reporter Jeniffer Solis explains it all: Democrats renew call for probe of rescinded Boring fines; Lombardo says allegations are ‘baseless’
Uncomfortable truths Many (me, I am the many) were skeptical of the creation of an interim legislative committee to “examine functions at hotels for housekeeping staff.” But, mouthful of a name aside, the committee meetings themselves have included some fascinating insight and important discussions. Reporter Michael Lyle recaps exactly that in his latest story. Not just a Las Vegas Strip problem: Trafficking happens at local casinos too, says advocate
Abortion is health care Abortion remains legal in Nevada, but legal battles over the medications used for them remain relevant to every state. From our buddies over at Stateline: Telehealth access to abortion pill is lifesaving for domestic violence survivors, some say
Tylenol is also health care President Trump and his merry band have attempted to sow doubt about the safety of taking acetaminophen when pregnant. Their claims have not been supported by science and they remain unsupported by science. Also from Stateline: New medical guidance affirms Tylenol safety during pregnancy
Finally… The latest happenings in the swamp, from States Newsroom’s DC Bureau. Republicans push $70B for immigration enforcement through US Senate, with no limits on ICE
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