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Gov. Joe Lombardo signed two bills related to funding for K-12 education and authorizing spending by state agencies.

Bill proposes free breakfast and lunch at public schools in Nevada regardless of a student's ability to pay.

Lawmakers are hearing the ins and outs of the Oakland Athletics’ ballpark financing bill during a committee meeting.

Lawmakers, officials and the public heard the ins and outs of the Athletics’ stadium financing bill during a six-hour meeting.

A battle between Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democratic legislative leadership centered around the state’s budget casts a long shadow over the work left for lawmakers before June 5.

The 82nd Nevada Legislature adjourns for the session in less than two weeks, so lawmakers have to pass a budget before June 5th.

Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo made it clear on Thursday that he will not sign any budget bills until the Legislature addresses his priorities, setting up a showdown as the end of the session nears.

Democrats in the Nevada Legislature are moving forward with their budget despite a threatened veto from Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo.

Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee voted against the K-12 education budget, saying more money should have been spent on literacy programs and teacher training.

Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee voted against the K-12 education budget, saying more money should have been spent on literacy programs and teacher training.