Nevada Attorney General

A case filed by the Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley made it to the U.S. Supreme Court, but was denied by the country’s highest court, which declined to hear the case.

Aaron D. Ford, Nevada's 34th Attorney General, will be the featured speaker at next Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon. After two years in office and with two years left in his current term, General Ford will present a halftime recap of his accomplishments so far at the state and national levels, and the continuing challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Nevada Republican Party plan to file a federal lawsuit in Las Vegas this morning asking a judge to stop the counting of “improper votes,” alleging that tens of thousands of people in the state cast a ballot despite no longer living here.

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau will host a free Zoom seminar today, Tuesday, that focuses on business scams and how to avoid being scammed. The seminar features experts with the Federal Trade Commission, Office of the Nevada Attorney General, and the Nevada Department of Business & Industry Office of Consumer Affairs

MINDEN, Nev. — Following a controversial letter from its sheriff regarding the Black Lives Matter movement and a proposed diversity statement agenda item that was to be considered by the county's library board, Douglas County says it is actively preparing for a planned protest at the Judicial Law Enforcement Center this Saturday.

In a controversial open letter to the Douglas County Library Board that has since made national headlines, Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverley threatened to withhold emergency services from the library after they proposed to support Black Lives Matter in an agenda item.

Nevada’s COVID-19 Task Force, formed by Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich, has recently received reports suggesting that personal identifying information of some present and past Nevada residents is being used to file fraudulent applications for unemployment benefits.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is still seeing record number of initial claims for unemployment insurance each week. As the agency continues to experience high volume of claims entering the system, the agency’s number one priority is supporting Nevadans’ unemployment needs.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is cautioning filers to be aware of websites that appear to look like legitimate government websites offering assistance in filing for Nevada unemployment insurance.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford is warning consumers to be alert of scammers looking to take advantage of fear surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) to sell fake products or steal your money or personal information. Fraudsters may use text messages, social media and emails to promote these scams.

Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam and Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford jointly announced that the suspect in a 40-year-old homicide investigation has been arrested and is scheduled to be arraigned in Washoe District Court on Tuesday.

CARSON CITY — In recent days, individuals have contacted the Nevada Supreme Court attempting to obtain refunds for warrant fees or bail payments made through a web link provided by an imposter. The false message indicates the victim must pay the warrant fee or face arrest.

Gardnerville, Nevada– Morning in Nevada PAC announced today that The Honorable Mick Mulvaney will be a featured speaker at the 5th Annual Basque Fry on Sept. 14, 2019.

The Morning in Nevada PAC announced Monday that its speaker lineup for the 5th Annual Basque Fry in Gardnerville on Sept. 14, 2019 will include Mercedes Schlapp and Matt Schlapp.

Nevada's attorney general expanded the state's lawsuit against the maker of the opioid OxyContin on Monday to include the company's former president, his family, other ...

Western Nevada College honored its graduation class on Monday with a record 617 students graduating with 651 degrees and certificates during a commencement ceremony at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.

Western Nevada College honors its graduation class Monday with a record 617 students graduating with 651 degrees and certificates during a commencement ceremony at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.

The weekend came and went fast. But don't fret. There's a choice. Are the days ahead half full or half empty? You know the drill. As we prepare for Monday, May 20, 2019, we congratulate the 2019 graduates of Western Nevada College who sweated through the books and assignments to earn their well-deserved diplomas. Our warmest best wishes to them as they gather in Carson City for commencement at Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Mills Park. Read on for what's happening Monday.

The 2019 Western Nevada College graduating class will be celebrated in a commencement ceremony Monday at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City. The ceremony will feature the Nevada governor and attorney general as guest speakers.

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has signed a letter urging Congress to pass legislation to give legal marijuana-based businesses access to the federal banking system. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act is ...

Presidential candidate and former HUD Secretary Julian Castro spoke Wednesday night at the Carson City Democrats' Capital Blue dinner at the Governors Mansion.

Also speaking at the event were Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford.

CARSON CITY — A strategic plan to address commercial sexual exploitation of children in Nevada is the culmination of more than two years of effort by a broad cross-section of individuals representing child welfare, juvenile justice, the courts, service providers, advocates and other entities that work to end the commercial sexual exploitation of children in Nevada.

Well, it's that day again, halfway through the work week. Happy Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 to you Carson City. For those keeping score, we have 21 days left until the first day of spring. Be prepared for rain "down here" and heavy snow "up there."

The Democratic Men's Committee of Carson City will host a Black History Celebration the evening of Wednesday, February 27 in the banquet room of La Santaneca pupuseria, 316 E Winnie Lane near San Marcos Grill in Carson City.

This event is purely educational and celebratory, not political. Jo Etta Brown will provide an overview of the Nevada's black history, including some little-known facts about notable African Americans in the Silver State's storied past.

CARSON CITY — A 62-year-old Douglas County woman was sentenced by Second Judicial District Court Judge James Todd Russell to 30-96 months in prison, and ordered to pay full restitution of more than $264,000 in a case that involved stealing money from her elderly father.

Hello Carson City and welcome to this brisk first day of the work week, Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. Among today's featured events are an election forum and a meet and greet, dance lessons, art exhibits, and Monday Night Football.

Join us for a Meet and Greet with Wes Duncan, candidate for Nevada Attorney General, on Monday, Oct. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at Glen Eagles Restaurant, 3700 N. Carson Street in Carson City. Call 702-909-0624 for more information.

RENO, Nev. — President Trump has nominated Nicholas Trutanich to be Nevada's next U.S. Attorney, the White House announced on Friday.

How do Carson City area voters know who to vote for in the general election? You meet the candidates face to face. Shake their hands and talk to them about your concerns.

Judge the person, not the label. And Friday July 6, is the perfect opportunity. Democratic Congresswoman Jacky Rosen, candidate for US Senate and Senator Aaron Ford, Democratic candidate for Nevada Attorney General will be in Carson City on July 6, to visit with Carson City voters.

Nevada Humanities is pleased to announce that 27 grants totaling over $104,500 were awarded to fund humanities programs across Nevada, including four in Carson City area.