Indy Explains: How legal prostitution works in Nevada
WEBMay 27, 2018 · Nevada law prohibits solicitation and prostitution unless it takes place in a licensed house of prostitution. State law bans licensed brothels in counties with populations of 700,000 or more (currently Clark County, home of Las Vegas). Only 10 counties in Nevada allow prostitution, and even then, only within licensed brothels.
About Us - The Nevada Independent
WEBThe Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website founded in 2017 by veteran political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston. The site and its supporting channels are focused on ethical, unbiased and transparent journalism. In general, we aim to gather and disseminate important public …
After 14-month suspension, Department of Corrections announces …
WEBApr 29, 2021 · The Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) on Wednesday announced a phased approach for reopening visitation for inmates, beginning on May 1 with COVID-19 safety restrictions in place and then dependent on vaccination levels at individual facilities.
Nevada brothels reopen after long hiatus, sex workers look …
WEBApr 30, 2021 · Clients will once again be able to solicit the company of legal sex workers at Nevada’s brothels as owners open the doors to their establishments this weekend after being shuttered for more than a year — longer than virtually all other businesses — because of the pandemic.
Nevada ranks 35th in nation for academic achievement, 50th …
WEBNevada’s K-12 education system is now ranked 35th in the country for academic achievement and has an overall score of D+ on an annual national report.. In the latest installment of Education Week’s Quality Counts 2019 report card, which was released Tuesday night, Nevada earned a score of 69.1 out of 100 for academic achievement.It has also improved from when it was ranked 40th in that ...
Where is Nevada spending its $2.7 billion in American Rescue Plan …
WEBThe Nevada state seal hangs inside the Legislature on March 15, 2021 in Carson City. (David Calvert/The Nevada Independent) When President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP) into law in March 2021, Nevada legislators and state officials heralded the funding package, including nearly $7 billion for Nevada, as an ...
Venetian sale closes, ends Sands decades-long presence on the Strip
WEBFeb 23, 2022 · The sale, which was announced almost a year ago, ends the presence of Las Vegas Sands and the Adelson family on the Strip that touched parts of four decades. That began in 1988 when the late Sheldon Adelson acquired the Rat Pack-era Sands Hotel Casino for $110 million. “We have to bear in mind about the Adelsons’ legacy in this city.
Year after 988 mental health line debuts, Nevada building crisis ...
WEBOct 25, 2023 · Reporting from the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health also indicates that the Silver State has the 39th highest suicide rate in the nation, with more than 19 deaths per 100,000 caused by a person taking their own life — higher than the national average of about 14 deaths per 100,000 people.. Julia Ratti, the director of programs and projects at Northern Nevada Public Health ...
Indy Explains: The Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada
WEBFeb 19, 2017 · In all, the system pays an average of about $182 million in benefits each month, or $2.2 billion each year. Total contributions in fiscal year 2016 increased by $127.8 million or 7.8% to $1.8 billion. Benefit payments for fiscal year 2016 rose by $153.6 million or 7.8% to $2.1 billion, according to PERS' annual report.
State hopes new dashboard gives clearer picture of prison trends ...
WEBMar 17, 2022 · Unlike past static reports, which were fragmented statistics between Nevada’s carceral systems, the new dashboard will be interactive, allowing users to pull up the specific information they're seeking.Not only will the dashboard be a multi-function tool with a range of offender data, rather than a webpage or PDF file, the database also will be backed by the research capabilities of the ...