Editorials · On a Personal Note
Death is often a confusing or too-delicate a topic for many, especially at the time it happens to someone in one’s circle of friends or acquaintances. What to say, what to do, what not to say or do. I believe the old standard that we hear on practically every TV show of any kind — “I’m sorry for your loss,” — is always okay; but if you’re closer to the person, personalizing it a little, such as “I’m very sorry for[…]
Thank goodness for the veto pen. Gov. Brian Sandoval used that veto pen this past week to block an attempt by Democratic lawmakers to rollback a modest cost-saving measure passed by the Republican-controlled 2015 Legislature. Assembly Bill 154 would have raised the cost of construction of university and public school buildings by reimposing the so-called prevailing wage on more projects. Prevailing wage laws require that workers on public construction jobs be paid no less than the “prevailing” wage in the[…]
“Life… so fragile, Loss… so sudden, Heart… so broken… in the wake of such a loss, we are haunted by things we don’t, and may never understand. Yet the solace we seek may not come from answers. So we look for comfort in the belief of love’s everlasting connection. May that love lift you and hold you close, and give you peace.” I don’t know who said this, but it is so true at times when we are suffering the[…]
By Melanie Zanona The Hill President Trump announced plans to separate air traffic control from the federal government as part of a broader push to modernize the country’s infrastructure. The White House had already signaled support for the controversial idea, which would hand over the nation’s air navigation system to a nonprofit or nongovernmental agency. But Trump signed formal legislative principles outlining the spin-off plan this week, putting some muscle behind the effort, which has previously failed to gain traction[…]
The behavior of Bill Kephart, who led the murder prosecution of Fred Steese, was repeatedly lambasted by the Supreme Court of Nevada. But that didn’t stop him from becoming a judge. This month he was charged with misconduct in that position too. By Megan Rose ProPublica In the legal world, prosecutors are rarely called out by name. Their misconduct is usually attributed to unidentified prosecutors or the “State” in rulings by appellate judges. But as a Las Vegas prosecutor, Bill Kephart[…]
Editorials · Our Point of View
It is less than one week before election, and the race for city council Ward 2 is still heating up with the incumbent, Bob Beers, looking good. Nevertheless, it is election time and, as many may say, it ain’t over until it’s over! The Las Vegas Tribune has committed to bringing our readers the real story of one of the two Las Vegas City Council candidates, because we believe it is important that those who are lucky and responsible enough to[…]
Time flies when you’re having fun, and who had more fun than Dean Martin, perhaps the coolest entertainer ever to cross a Las Vegas stage? There will be “a celebration of the late singer’s 100.” The Vegas icon’s centennial will not go unnoticed in Las Vegas. “They’re going to dim the lights on the Strip on dad’s birthday,” said Dean’s very talented daughter Deana Martin during a telephone interview from her home in Branson, Mo. Also, on June 7 Dennis[…]
The Obama administration managed to increase the national debt from $10.6 trillion in 2009 to nearly $20 trillion in 2016, meaning the cost of serving that debt has doubled and will rise as interest rates rise. But when President Trump proposes a budget that would cut spending by $4.23 trillion over the next decade, there is wailing and gnashing of teeth — including from the majority of Nevada politicians. Much of the lamenting is over the budget’s proposal to carry[…]
When Gov. Brian Sandoval declared there would be no special session to wrap up unfinished legislative business, I knew he had thrown in the towel and education savings accounts were toast. There were ways the ESAs could’ve been saved, as one newspaper columnist pointed out Sunday. Sandoval could’ve used his veto and Republican state senators could’ve held their ground. But no. They folded, surrendered, slunk away with their tails between their legs. The 8,000 to 10,000 students hoping their parents[…]
For the last twelve weeks, the Las Vegas Tribune has made the case for why Las Vegas residents should not vote for Judge Heidi Almase in this municipal election, and now a campaign flyer points out even more reasons why not. Instead, candidate Cara Campbell should be the one who takes Almase’s place on Department 3 of the Las Vegas Municipal Court. Cara Campbell has been an impeccable law enforcement professional and has a clear reputation as a successful chief […]
