Tougher gun laws among Sisolak's top priorities as new governor

Nevada Gov.-elect Steve Sisolak, who will be the first Democrat in the post in two decades, said tougher gun laws are among his top ... [TOUGHER GUN LAWS AMONG SISOLAK'S TOP PRIORITIES AS NEW GOVERNOR]( [Nevada Gov.-elect Steve Sisolak, who will be the first Democrat in the post in two decades, said tougher gun laws are among his top priorities as he takes office in January. Sisolak said in an interview with The Associated Press that he wants to see the state ban assault weapons, silencers and bump stocks, which the gunman used in the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting to modify his guns to mimic the firing of a fully automatic weapon.]( [EDITORIAL: TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER BANNING BUMP STOCKS IS A POSITIVE FIRST STEP]( [At long last, a ban on bump stocks is reportedly within days of being announced. That's worth applauding, especially here in Las Vegas, and President Donald Trump deserves praise for making it happen if it indeed comes to pass. But the fact that it's taking executive action to bring about the ban, as opposed to congressional legislation, is enormously frustrating.]( [COMMISSIONERS NEAR DECISION ON FILLING LEGISLATIVE VACANCIES, INCLUDING FOR LATE BROTHEL OWNER HOF'S SEAT]( [Three vacant legislative seats are expected to be filled this week, with commissioners choosing from a pool of dozens of applicants. Clark, Nye and Lincoln counties are making their nominations early this week with a final decision Friday for the Republican who will represent Assembly District 36, where voters elected the late brothel owner Dennis Hof.]( [WHISKEY MAKER FOCUSES ON PEOPLE, THEN PROCESS, THEN PRODUCT]( [After 2 1/2 years of preparation, Ambros Banana Whiskey launched recently and is now featured in restaurants, nightclubs, bars and lounges on and off the Strip. "The most recent accomplishment for us is being carried in all Lee's Discount Liquor and Liquor World locations in the greater Las Vegas area," said Jeff Tomastik, president of Derby Spirits.]( [FLEETWOOD MAC DELIGHTS VEGAS AUDIENCE AT T-MOBILE ARENA]( [After Fleetwood Mac opened its T-Mobile Arena concert on Friday with the reliable, rollicking "The Chain" - a 1977 track from best-selling album "Rumours" that was used in the soundtrack for last year's superhero epic "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" - singer Stevie Nicks reminded an already worked-up packed house that this was show 25 in the band's "An Evening with Fleetwood Mac" tour. Then she suggested we all get this party started as the band rolled into 1987 hit "Little Lies."]( MOST READ: [Las Vegas Bowl director sees competitive matchup between Arizona State, Fresno State]( [To 32 and beyond: Vegas, Seattle may not be end of NHL expansion]( [English couple thanks NYC police for finding lost ring]( [Oklahoma is in: Sooners snag 4th spot in playoff semifinals]( [Synagogue holds Hannukah ceremony at mass shooting site]( [Join Our Mailing List]( Greenspun Media Group, 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 300, Henderson, NV 89074 [SafeUnsubscribe™ {EMAIL}]( [Forward this email]( | [Update Profile]( | [About our service provider]( Sent by thesundaily@lasvegassun.com