Government Corruption
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The A's Stadium Political Machine: 11 Lobbyists, Dual-Role Consultants, and a 9-Day Special Session
When the A's stadium bill died in regular session, Governor Lombardo called two special sessions in two days. 11 lobbyists descended on Carson City. The $380 million deal passed in just 9 days. They pretend to have debate to steal from you better.
The Culture Continues: Recent Ethics Violations in Clark County
From deleted texts to construction management scandals, Clark County's culture of ethical problems persists. The G-Sting convictions were supposed to change things. They didn't.
4 of 7 Commissioners Convicted: The Operation G-Sting Legacy
In 2006, four of seven Clark County Commissioners were convicted of conspiracy, wire fraud, and extortion. It was the largest local government corruption case in Nevada history. Has anything changed?