Clark County

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SIX QUESTIONS FOR Sabra Smith-Newby

Las Vegas Sun 8 days ago

CLARK COUNTY DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES A soft-spoken Clark County employee was in the middle of the no-holds-barred brawl between Clark County and the state Legislature this year, when the state was trying to take the countyÕs money and the county was ...

Employees get OK to switch unions — and 3% raises

Las Vegas Sun 11 days ago

With no comment, Clark County commissioners approved what amounts to about 3 percent raises for 16 employees of the Clark County Fire Department last week. More raises for the fire department? When does it end? These arenÕt employees classified as firefighters. The ...

As agencies bicker, a butterfly species loses ground

Las Vegas Sun 11 days ago

Clark County, federal authorities quarrel over whose job habitat conservation is A special arrangement between Clark County and federal agencies has made life easier for developers and fueled Southern Nevadas explosive growth since 2001. But to assess that arrangements success in protecting ...

Idea behind charter is already in action

Las Vegas Sun 11 days ago

Magnet high school program helps train future teachers John Jasonek, executive director of the Clark County Education Association, has asked the State Board of Education to sponsor his proposed charter school, where high school students could simultaneously earn high school and college ...

Low bidder loses out to county workforce

Las Vegas Sun 15 days ago

One commissioner calls decision Ôridiculous,Õ says process undermines concept of free enterprise ÒIf a service doesnÕt cost very much to get into, it may be better for government to do it ... It isnÕt always the case that the private sector is ...

Schools have valued partner in Elaine WynnÕs group

Las Vegas Sun 15 days ago

Since 2003, it has made a big difference helping where parents, schools fall short More than a decade ago Elaine Wynn approached the Clark County School Board with an offer to help establish a local affiliate of a national organization that helps ...

Pet sterilization. Not mandatory, yet

Las Vegas Sun 16 days ago

Council to consider law aimed at reducing overpopulation Last year more than 55,000 stray animals landed at local shelters. Almost 31,000 ended up being put to death. Experts say those numbers, if unchecked, will continue to rise in this economy, as home ...

Nevada judge unseals some Jackson doctor warrants

AP Features 16 days ago

A Nevada judge released search warrant documents Wednesday similar to those previously disclosed in the investigation of pop singer Michael Jackson's death. However, Clark County District Court Judge Valerie Adair kept other documents sealed for at least 30 more days at the ...

WHY SO MANY ARENÕT READY

Las Vegas Sun 18 days ago

UNLV aims to find out why freshmenÕs skills too often fall short UNLV is about to launch what may be its most important research project ever: Why are so many freshmen not ready for college even though their high school grades suggest ...

Grants aplenty, but can matching funding be found?

Las Vegas Sun 18 days ago

A $650 million grant initiative, announced this month by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, holds a wealth of opportunity for the Clark County School District, but meeting one of the key requirements wonÕt be easy. To land the money, school districts must ...

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