Nevada state Sen. Debbie Smith dies at 60

LAS VEGAS — Longtime Nevada state Sen. Debbie Smith died Sunday, a year after doctors started treating her for a malignant brain tumor, according to Democratic legislative officials. She was 60. Senate Democratic caucus spokesman Peter Koltak said the Sparks lawmaker died at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno. Colleagues remembered her for her fierce dedication to public schools and the work of the Legislature, even when weakened by chemotherapy. “Debbie’s commitment to Nev