State Sen. Joe Neal, D-North Las Vegas, has pushed some bad ideas in the past, but now he's furiously trying to outdo himself by advocating that the state respond to higher energy costs by nationalizing utilities.
Energy is a necessity for people.
So is food. Troublingly vague Between the lawyers and the land barons, we sometimes forget we're supposed to have a citizen Legislature. That's why it can be a refreshing experience to contact state Sen. Maggie Carlton, D-Las Vegas. She returns her calls after she gets off her shift, waitressing at one of the Strip hotels. Involuntary overtime bill Between the lawyers and the land barons, we sometimes forget we're supposed to have a citizen Legislature.