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Lt. Gov. Lisa Cano Burkhead will seek a bill during the next session of the Nevada Legislature to make every school board in the state a hybrid of elected and politically appointed members.

In each of the past four years, a team that was listed 40-to-1 or higher to win the title at some juncture of the offseason ended up reaching the NBA Finals.

Political analysts say the outcome of the Cortez Masto-Laxalt race could determine whether Democrats will maintain control of the Senate.

Campaigns have always used rhetorical tactics to distort the truth and motivate voters, but many of these ads are outright manipulations designed to stoke fear and play to our basest instincts about protecting our families and communities.

Here in Nevada, if we don’t vote wisely, some extremists on the ballot would like to make 2022 the last free and fair election in our state.

Maintaining control of the Senate is essential if Democrats are to prevent a nationwide ban on abortions and same-sex marriage and protect women’s rights and other basic freedoms.

During a time of extraordinary crisis, Gov. Steve Sisolak showed us steady, calm and resolute leadership.

County Commission, School District, Judges and more.

Early voting runs October 22 through November 4.

Our picks for all the key national, statewide and local races.