Opinion | Mesquite Local News

File suit to uphold two-thirds vote requirement for taxes

by Thomas Mitchell | Jun 13, 2019 | Editorials, Top Stories | 0

So, the governor is confident that the extension of the modified business tax rate will withstand...

Letter to the editor-Black

by Special to the MLN | Jun 6, 2019 | Editorials, Letters to the Editor, Top Stories | 0

Recently my name has appeared in the news more and more, I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Annie Black and I am your City Councilwoman. I am a native Nevadan and, until moving to Mesquite, a...

Public employee pensions now shrouded in secrecy

by Thomas Mitchell | Jun 6, 2019 | Editorials, Top Stories | 1

Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed into law a bill that will make it impossible for the public...

Time is Running Out for Public Records Reform This Session

by Special to the MLN | May 31, 2019 | Editorials, Politics / Government, Top Stories | 0

By Richard Karpel Sometimes the gears of the Legislature get jammed for no good reason and only a massive outcry from the people can get them unstuck. That’s where we are with Senate Bill 287, which would make government more...

Beware of changing state water law

by Thomas Mitchell | May 30, 2019 | Editorials, Top Stories | 0

A controversial bill that would have drastically changed state water law apparently has been...

A Discussion on Infrastructure Must Include Expanding Reliable Rural Broadband

by Special to the MLN | May 27, 2019 | Editorials, Top Stories | 1

By Senator Catherine Cortez Masto The internet provides us access to so many important resources in our lives, from entertainment and education to commerce and health care services. Nevadans rely on broadband to do important...