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Latino group expands efforts to preserve Colorado River: Thursday, February 2, 2012; Conservation:; By Tovin Lapan; An organization led by Latinos in five states, including Nevada, wants a new, long-term study of the Colorado River basin to look beyond sustaining a healthy waterway and take into account the basin’s Latino heritage.

Annual legislative session getting yet another look in Nevada: Thursday, January 26, 2012; POLITICS:; By David McGrath Schwartz; For all the reasons Nevada distinguishes itself among its sister states, here’s one that isn’t mentioned too often: Nevada is only one of four whose legislative body meets every other year.

Commissioner: I don't want people jailed for feeding birds: Wednesday, January 18, 2012; Clark County Commission: Board says no to proposal that would have criminalized act; By Joe Schoenmann; Clark County commissioners voted down a proposal to criminalize the feeding of pigeons.

Confidence is the key sentiment in gaming and tourism industries: Sunday, January 1, 2012; looking ahead:; By Sun Staff; Our state depends on the revenue generated by casinos. Casinos depend on tourists wanting to gamble, dine, shop and be entertained. So what is in store for 2012? The mood is upbeat. Here are the details:

Economic optimism is emerging, but it's guarded: Sunday, January 1, 2012; looking ahead:; By Sun Staff; There was a time when experts thought Nevada would be well on the road to recovery by 2012. But we're not. There is strong consensus, though, that we're turning the corner. Yes, we've heard that before, too, but this time there is greater confidence. The important numbers are trending well. Here are forecasts by 10 economists and business leaders, speaking about what they know best.

Libertarian former governor could siphon votes from Republican candidates in Nevada: Saturday, December 31, 2011; Politics:; By David McGrath Schwartz; Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson's decision last week to be the Libertarian Party candidate could make him a deciding factor in swing states like Nevada.

Sloan Channel issue 'bugs' nearby homeowners: Thursday, December 29, 2011; Environment:; By Joe Schoenmann; Water released into the Sloan Channel from the new wastewater treatment plant in North Las Vegas is making life a little more difficult for those who live near the concrete-lined channel. Fungus gnats and chronomid midges, both of which live near rotting vegetation and damp areas, are growing in numbers along the channel, where they had never been seen before.

Tom Coburn’s 'Wastebook' targets three Nevada projects: Wednesday, December 28, 2011; politics:; By Tovin Lapan; Sen. Tom Coburn, the Oklahoma Republican known on Capitol Hill as “Dr. No” for his proclivity to single-handedly hold up legislation, has singled out three federally funded Nevada projects as examples of the kind of fat that should have been hacked from the 2011 budget.

State GOP fumbles away advantage: Sunday, November 6, 2011; Jon Ralston:; By Jon Ralston; Only two months ago, Nevada Republicans were seeing red — in a good way.

Titus-Kihuen congressional race will be ugly: Friday, November 4, 2011; Jon Ralston:; By Jon Ralston; If Dina Titus’ cellphone rings on the Ides of March, I wouldn’t be surprised to hear her say, “Et tu, Mr. President?”

More to DA’s departure than meets the eye: Wednesday, November 2, 2011; Jon Ralston:; By Jon Ralston; Let’s stipulate: David Roger has a fine reputation as district attorney, embodied the hackneyed “straight shooter” to many and, like almost all in his job, inevitably was seen as too cozy with the police.

Home means Nevada to me: Sunday, October 30, 2011; Jon Ralston:; I always thought it was fitting that Nevada Day fell on Halloween because so many people here wear masks.

What happened to Obama in Vegas: Wednesday, October 26, 2011; By Jon Ralston; I would love to know what went through President Barack Obama’s mind as he came to the door of Air Force One on Monday morning and looked down at the McCarran International Airport tarmac.

Arberry case reinforces double standards: Sunday, October 23, 2011; Jon Ralston:; By Jon Ralston; The state of Nevada has sanctioned killing black bears, but Moose hunting is still banned.

State Republicans embarrass Nevada: Friday, October 21, 2011; Jon Ralston:; By Jon Ralston; Nevada, the Battle Born State that prides itself on a combative, Western attitude toward a sometimes-overbearing federal government, is about to surrender to a miniature, Eastern monarchy.