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Lombardo expresses concern over California bill that could raise Nevada gas prices

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Lombardo expresses concern over California bill that could raise Nevada gas prices


LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KOLO) – Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo is expressing concern over a California bill that could result in higher gas prices in Nevada.

On Tuesday, Lombardo sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom sharing concern over the unintended consequences of SBX1-2. Lombardo says the bill could also raise gas prices for California and Arizona.

The legislation would:

  • Authorize the California Energy Commission to set a maximum gross gasoline refining margin and impose a penalty for refiners that exceed it.
  • Provide new data collection authority and create a division to monitor petroleum markets and flag potential market manipulation.
  • Require an assessment of transportation fuel demand and discussion of methods to ensure a reliable fuel supply as the state transitions away from petroleum-based fuels.

You can read more about the legislation here.

Lombardo wrote the following:

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“Since 88 percent of Nevada’s fuels are delivered via pipeline and truck from refineries in California, it’s no surprise that California’s fuel policies significantly impact the costs and availability of fuel for Nevada’s residents and businesses.

“As my administration has followed this issue, it seems that the new state agency the legislation created is getting closer to announcing a profits cap structure. While we have no details on what this might look like, I’m concerned that this approach could lead to refiners either constraining supplies of fuels to avoid a profit penalty or even leaving our shared fuels market entirely. Either scenario would likely lead to limited supplies and higher fuel costs for consumers in both of our states.

“Should this happen, I am sure Californians and Nevadans would share a demand for answers and relief from higher fuel costs and the impacts those costs could have across the economy.

“Before proceeding with a profits cap, I would request an assessment of potential impacts of this approach across the West, including not only California, but Nevada and Arizona too. To assist with this, my Office of Energy stands ready to immediately engage in proactive conversations with the California Energy Commission.

“Thank you for your consideration of this request. I’m hopeful that your administration will work to mitigate unintended consequences of SBX1-2, so that we can spare hard working Californians and Nevadans from further pain at the pump.”

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Lombardo’s letter comes ahead of a Utilities & Energy Committee hearing Wednesday that would update the committee on the implementation of the legislation.



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RFK Jr. meets signature requirements to appear on Nevada ballot

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RFK Jr. meets signature requirements to appear on Nevada ballot


Robert F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign submitted the required number of valid signatures in order to appear on Nevada’s ballot in November, the secretary of state’s office confirmed Friday.

Kennedy’s campaign in Nevada submitted more than 22,000 valid signatures to county clerks in early July in order to qualify as an independent presidential candidate.

In a notice sent Friday, the secretary of state’s office said that based on the examination conducted by county election officials, the office determined that the total number of signatures exceeds the number of valid signatures necessary to declare the petition for candidacy necessary.

The Kennedy campaign must next submit the names of the six primary and six alternate electors that would certify the election for Kennedy if he were to win.

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Contact Jessica Hill at jehill@reviewjournal.com. Follow @jess_hillyeah on X.



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Planning phase underway for College of Southern Nevada's northwest campus

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The development of the College of Southern Nevada’s Northwest campus has taken another step forward after the state allocated $4.5 million for the planning phase, said CSN’s Vice President of Academic Affairs James McCoy.

He showed me the plans that they’ve come up with so far, which includes photos from similar campuses in other parts of the country.

“The blue would be a 60,000 square foot law enforcement academy coupled with some general education and student support services to support those students and others throughout the northwest,” he told me as he pointed to the tentative plans. “It would include the parking as we talk about the land development. You need that. It will include the central plant to operate the campus and the building.”

They’re still deciding on whether an emergency vehicle operations course will be included in phase one.

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The reason he calls them potential plans is because the project is based on funding by the state legislature.

“Our goal is to be 100% construction documents in hand by the time the legislative session is wrapping up, so June of 2025,” he said.

Then come the inspections and everything else needed before construction can begin.

As for the cost of the actual construction, it’s yet to be determined.

“Still a work in progress,” said McCoy. “We’ll know much more as the state public works prepares for the presentations of all the capital projects for the entire state. That is slated for Aug.28 and 29.”

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By the time it’s all said and done, the first phase has to be shovel ready by June 2026, or else they risk losing the land.





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Shelter in place ordered in Dayton

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RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is asking people in Dayton to shelter in place as deputies search for an armed suspect.

Specifically those who live in the area of Woodlake/Brookfield/Woodside should use caution.

Deputies are searching the area for a male subject last seen wearing a black shirt and possibly has a large cut on his neck, forehead and wrists. He is reportedly armed with a knife and possibly a danger to himself especially and others.

If you see someone who matches the description, please do not approach or attempt to apprehend the subject, CALL 911.

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