Progressive hopes see small advances in Carson City
Progressive hopes see small advances in Carson City | Sheila Leslie Sheila Leslie This opinion column was submitted by RGJ columnist Sheila Leslie, who served in the Nevada Legislature from 1998 to 2012. Progressives see opportunity for significant change during this year’s legislative session, with Democrats in charge of both legislative bodies and the governor’s office. They expect criminal justice reform, including the repeal of Nevada’s death penalty. They want something done to rein in gun violence. They want to strengthen the ability of Nevadans to vote. They want increased effor...