AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElection Overhaul: ProPublica reports President Trump fired the last two Democrats on the federal Election Assistance Commission, leaving the bipartisan agency in limbo ahead of November midterms—Nevada’s secretary of state says the gap will fall on state election officials. Heat Warning: Meteorologists say a dangerous, long-lasting heat dome will push temperatures 15 to 25 degrees above normal across much of the U.S., with hotter nights raising health risks. Nevada Tobacco Policy: A coalition urges Nevada lawmakers to raise the cigarette tax by $1.75 per pack and boost taxes on other tobacco products to fund prevention and help smokers quit. Energy & Industry: Sky Quarry named a 35-year refining veteran to lead Foreland Refining as Nevada’s Eagle Springs refinery moves into production; Western Star says a first-ever public-company soil survey at its Rowland tungsten project lined up with geophysics and is expanding the hunt. Local Government: Nevada City’s council installed new member Micayla Sortland and selected Daniela Fernández as mayor for the next year. Sports & Vegas Spotlight: UFC 329 hits T-Mobile Arena Saturday with Conor McGregor’s return vs. Max Holloway, while NBA Summer League continues to spotlight top rookies in Las Vegas.
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