LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevada officials are refuting allegations of political interference after more than $400,000 in fines over safety violations were dropped against The Boring Company.

Last week, a Nov. 12 report by Fortune gave rise to claims that the governor's office got involved with citations issued to Elon Musk's tunneling venture after several workers sustained chemical burns last February.

The report further claims public records "disappeared" shortly after a meeting between representatives from both the company and the governor's office. On Wednesday, state officials rejected those allegations.

A news release from the the Nevada Department of Business and Industry (B&I) says the governor's office called the department on May 28, 2025, after they were contacted by The Boring

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