Nevada
Nevada Lt. Gov. Anthony fined $3K in trans-athlete ethics case
Anthony used staff time, government equipment to promote ‘Protect Women’s Sports’ task force
Trans athletes in college continues to be a hotly debated issue
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case in its next term about transgender college athletes. That given the issue new political life.
A Nevada ethics panel fined Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony $3,000 over use of state resources to promote a task force to keep trans athletes out of women’s sports.
Anthony, a Republican, is running for reelection.
The March 18 vote against Anthony was 3 to 2 by the Nevada Commission on Ethics.
In addition to the fine, he’s required to obtain ethics training within 60 days and develop a social media policy for his office.
Anthony created the “Task Force to Protect Women’s Sports” in late 2024 after the Nevada women’s volleyball team made national news by refusing to play San Jose State University for having a transgender player on its team.
“I decided I was very passionate about protecting female athletes,” he testified before the Nevada Legislature in February 2025. “I wanted to support the University of Nevada, Reno volleyball team who came out very courageously on their stand. That is why I created this task force.”
Anthony’s official government X account shared posts about task force events, and staff from the state’s Office of Small Business Advocacy — under Anthony’s authority — sent out emails about the task force. Anthony’s chief of staff testified the task force was not a function of the office.
The ethics commission’s vote served to “admonish the lieutenant governor for his actions in violation of the ethics law,” its motion said.
The Reno Gazette Journal contacted Anthony and his attorney, the ethics commission and Lindsey Harmon, a reproductive rights advocate who made the initial ethics complaint, for comment. None immediately responded.
Stavros Anthony’s defense of his actions
Anthony’s attorneys argued in legal filings that he did not violate any state laws “because there are no statutes, rules, regulations, policies or other authority prohibiting Mr. Anthony from advocating on political issues, supporting political causes, or from forming the Task Force.”
They added he had no financial interest in the task force, and that elected officials should be allowed to advocate for political positions.
“Under such a standard as urged by the Director (Ross Armstrong of the ethics commission), a public officer, for example, speaking at an official function or writing in official correspondence, stating that he or she is passionate about such issues as veterans’ rights or health care could be found to have violated ethics laws,” his attorneys wrote in a filing.
Ethics director’s argument against Anthony
Armstrong responded in a filing that the case was not about being able to advocate for causes one believes in.
“It’s about the undisputed use of specifically allocated taxpayer funds through staff, time, property and equipment on his significant personal interest rather than the government interests of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Office of Small Business Advocacy,” Armstrong wrote. “Doing so violates the Ethics Law.”
He noted that Anthony’s government staff used state email systems to set up and coordinate efforts of the task force, promoted it on their government X feeds, and created talking points, press releases and other materials supporting it.
Armstrong added Anthony “used influence over subordinates to benefit the Task Force.”
Mark Robison is the state politics reporter for the Reno Gazette Journal, with occasional forays into other topics. Email comments to mrobison@rgj.com or comment on Mark’s Greater Reno Facebook page.
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Memorial Day is just days away and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is bracing for the holiday that it said is “one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.”
Heavy traffic is anticipated along the I-15 along the I-15 between Las Vegas and Southern California with peak travel delays expected on Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Travel times at the Nevada-California border are expected to be significantly delayed during this time, the RTC said.
Not only will travelers on Las Vegas roads be impacted this upcoming Monday, the Harry Reid International Airport is also expecting increased traffic May 25.
Here’s everything Las Vegas travelers need to know about traffic over Memorial Day weekend including changes to bus schedules, how to check travel times and how to use other travel resources.
When is Memorial Day 2026?
Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 25 this year.
Is the 15 freeway to Las Vegas open?
As of May 20, the I-15 going between Las Vegas and Los Angeles is open with minimal traffic, according to Caltrans. However, travelers may experience some delays because of road work at Cima Road between Mountain Pass and Halloran Springs, as well as around Barstow and Victorville. The delays are expected to increase on Memorial Day.
To stay updated on I-15 traffic between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, travelers can visit Caltrans’ Quick Map at quickmap.dot.ca.gov for California travel information and seeingorangenv.com for Nevada traffic updates.
What is the best time to travel on the I-15?
The RTC said in April that the least amount of traffic on the Nevada side of the I-15 going between Las Vegas and Los Angeles is from midnight to 6 a.m. and the 15 freeway’s Nevada side lowest traffic days are Tuesday and Wednesday.
Travel time between LA and Las Vegas
The drive between Los Angeles and Las Vegas takes about 4 to 5 hours, but traffic can add significant time to that estimate.
RTC Memorial Day transit schedules
Instead of operating on a Monday schedule, the RTC’s transit schedules will be on their typical Sunday schedule in Las Vegas on Memorial Day. People riding the bus on Memorial Day can find each route’s holiday schedule at rtcsnv.com/ways-to-travel/schedules-maps/.
RTC recommends people interested in using public transit over Memorial Day download the free rideRTC app to plan transit trips and easily pay for trips, or tap to pay with a debit or credit card, smartphone wallet or smart watch. Passengers are also encouraged to check the RTC Alerts and Detours page for the latest updates on bus service changes, detours, or stop closures.
Quick links to Las Vegas travel resources
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Wolf Pack are headed on a road trip! A whole group of Nevada coaches, student athletes and staff are hitting the road across Northern Nevada to spread the brand of Wolf Pack athletics.
The trip will span over three days and over a thousand miles across the region, giving them the chance to connect with fans, alumni, and all the communities across Northern Nevada.
“It’s a really fun opportunity to get out in a lot of communities in Northern Nevada that often times come to Reno to support the Wolf Pack,” said head football coach Jeff Choate. “It’s an opportunity for us to get our brand out locally and just interact with some great people.”
The Coaches Caravan kicked off their journey Monday morning in Carson City, gathering at the Nevada State Capitol, greeted by a group of Wolf Pack faithful who were beyond excited to have the opportunity for interaction.
“So much about what college athletics is are bringing communities together. There’s nothing that brings a community together like sports,” said athletic director Stephanie Rempe. “It lets them get to know our coaches and athletes and the things that they’re trying to do to represent the university and the state of Nevada. Getting to know them and meet them makes you care that much more and makes them want to come support and cheer on the Pack!”
The Coaches Caravan continues through Northern Nevada until their final stop on Wednesday afternoon, meeting with thirteen communities around the region in total.
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The Las Vegas Raiders have orchestrated many groundbreaking moves this offseason, but none as important as the impact they made at a fundraising event.
Over the weekend, the Raiders hosted the Silver & Black Gala, raising $2.5 million for mental health in Nevada. Sunday marked the third time the organization had hosted the event, which has produced a tremendous turnout.
Several individuals spoke during the event, including Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis and president Sandra Douglass Morgan, who each highlighted the importance of acknowledging mental health.
Davis’ Thoughts
- “We’re here to raise money for mental health, which is one of the most important things we can all deal with,” Davis said. “Every one of us is impacted by mental health and our families, friends, or anywhere else, we are all directly affected. That’s why it’s so critical to raise money for our community. We’re grateful for you all, and appreciate you being here.”
Morgan’s Thoughts
“Mental health remains one of the most urgent issues across Nevada,” Morgan said. “Through the Silver & Black Gala, the Raiders Foundation is helping expand access to trusted, community-based resources that meet people where they are. This year’s recipients reflect the depth and complexity of that work, supporting our community in schools, clubhouses, homes, shelters, and family systems statewide.”
The Raiders also honored former player Carl Nassib and NFL broadcaster Jay Glazer on Sunday night as the winners of the Commitment to Excellence award. Here is what each of them had to say.
Glazer’s Thoughts
- “First, this is incredible what the Raiders are doing,” Glazer said. “God blessed me with the ability to communicate, so I’m going to use that to try and help other people. When we’re willing to share our scars, we turn them into strength—into something that connects us as teammates with nothing to hide. That’s what builds a true team, a championship team. I’m proud to stand with you and be part of this team tonight.”
Nassib’s Thoughts
- “It is truly a privilege to be up here,” Nassib said. “We’re creating space for people to be vulnerable—and that work is truly lifesaving. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about showing up and reminding people they’re not alone.”
Overall Thoughts
This has been a tremendous event over the last few years, and the Raiders’ organization has done a great job of raising awareness for mental health. This will be an event that the team will continue to host in the future.
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