While BBB Still In The Works, ARP Gets A Start On Shoring Up Child Care

The child care industry is still facing obstacles like higher operating costs due to the pandemic.

The Right Spits Up A New American Idol

Weapons worship is woven into our society.

Senate Confirms First Tribal Member In History To Lead National Park Service

Charles F. Sams will be the first tribal member to lead the Park Service in the agency’s 105-year history.

Finally – Democrats Get Build Back Better Bill Through The House

Dems in delegation tout benefits for Nevadans, urge Senate not to mess it up.

U.S. House Censures Arizona's Paul Gosar, Boots Him From Committees

Rep. Gosar was stripped of his committee assignments following his social media post that depicted him attacking AOC and President Biden.

Pick To Lead U.S. Fish And Wildlife Vows ‘Collaborative Conservation' At Agency

Martha Williams told the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee that wildlife conservation was a shared responsibility.

‘Everything Is On The Table' Should Gaming Regulators Confront Misogyny, Racism

Penn National Gaming paid $163 million in cash and convertible preferred stock to buy 36% of Barstool Sports.

Man Used By GOP To Push Unfounded Voter Fraud Claims Pleads Guilty To Casting Ballot Under Late Wife's Name

The Nevada Republican Party used his story to show “irregularities” to support allegations of widespread voter fraud.

Some Senators' Rx For Inflation: More Fossil Fuels

The Tuesday hearing showed the difficulty Democrats will have in enacting climate policies to meet the goals of the international community.

Poll Suggests 2020 Election Denial Could Suppress GOP Turnout In 2022

Despite zero evidence of any widespread fraud in the 2020 election, most Republicans believe next year’s midterms will not be counted fairly

Thoughts Turn To Lawsuits, Redistricting Reform After Democrats' Unpopular Maps Approved

The Assembly passed Senate Bill 1, which contained the redrawn congressional and legislative maps, in a 25-17 vote.

Nevada Democrats Tout Signing Of Bill Bringing Billions To The State

Nevada Democrats took a victory lap Monday.

Biden Signs Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill: ‘America Is Moving Again'

Biden said the infrastructure legislation is a signal that polarized public officials in Washington can come together.

With No Support But Their Own, Dems Clear Path For Final Passage Of Maps

Democrats’ proposed congressional and legislative maps are poised for final passage by the Nevada State Legislature.

Nevada scored a 67 out of 100 for financial transparency

New report from Truth in Accounting

Democrats Advance Maps, But More Changes Are Expected

The Senate vote on Senate Bill 1 fell on party lines, with all nine Republicans opposing and all 12 Democrats approving.

Biden Nominates Frierson To Be Nevada's U.S. Attorney

Jason Frierson, a Clark County Assistant Public Defender, previously served as Chief Deputy District Attorney.

If Their Senate Bids Flop Trump Should Hire Laxalt & Walker To Sell Timeshares

Adam Laxalt has touted himself as a top national GOP Senate recruit who Republicans are lucky to have.

Nevada Could Still See Investments In Housing, Expanded Vouchers Under Reduced Social Spending Bill

Remaining investments could allocate nearly $150 million to build and preserve affordable housing.

Strange Bedfellows Emerge In Opposition To Democrats' Redistricting Scheme

Opposition to Nevada Democrats’ proposed congressional and state legislative district boundary lines came on strong.

Legislators Begin Special Session To Redraw Political Maps

Redistricting began, setting in motion the approval process for the political maps Nevada will use for its next decade of elections.

Watered Down Immigration Proposal Prompts More Calls To Sidestep Parliamentarian

The latest version of the Biden administration’s social spending bill in Congress doesn’t include a pathway to citizenship for immigrants.

The Federal Poverty Line Struggles To Capture The Economic Hardship That Half Of Americans Face

Low-wage jobs in the 21st century are not only the lowest rung on a career ladder, they are often the only rung.

President Biden's Remarkable Record Of Accomplishment Under Nearly Impossible Circumstances

The Democratic Party's “big tent” may be smaller today than it was even a half-century ago.

Climate Funds In Infrastructure Bill Aimed At Drought, Wildfires, Floods

Advocates urge passage of bigger climate provisions in Build Back Better plan.

State Looks To DMV, DHHS For Help With Anti-Prison Gerrymandering

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Health and Human Services are trying to identify the last known addresses of thousands of inmates.

Cortez Masto, Lee Tout Infrastructure Bill, Optimistic About Social Spending Plan

The social spending and climate bill has been undergoing intense debate among the progressive and moderate wings of the Democratic Party.

Congressional Panel Demands Siegel Provide Information On Eviction Practices

The Seigel Group has failed to provide information requested by the congressional panel in July.

Democrats Look To Improve Position In Congressional Swing Districts

Democratic lawmakers released proposed political maps for Nevada’s four U.S. House districts.

Historic Federal Pandemic Relief Could Mean Investing In Safety Net For Homeless Youth

Those with lived experience offer ideas to make homelessness ‘rare, brief and one-time’.

Obama At World Climate Conference: We Are Falling Short

“Collectively and individually, we are still falling short. We have not done nearly enough to address this crisis.”

Adam Laxalt, Trumpism And The Big Lie: A Chronology

There are policy disagreements. There are campaign talking points. Then, there's the Big Lie.

U.S. House Sends $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill To Biden For His Signature

Democrats in state’s delegation highlight billions headed for Nevada.

Yes, House Democrats Caved To Manchin

All, but six, progressives give up their leverage.

Child Care In NV Will Be ‘Decimated' If Congress Doesn't Act, Providers Say

The plan would make child care more affordable, increase wages for workers, and put a cap on what percent of income parents would pay.

Supreme Court Justices Skeptical About New York Gun Control Law

Chief Justice John Roberts said he found it surprising that local officials could make decisions about a constitutional right.

Senate Republicans Block A Voting Rights Bill For The Third Time This Year

It was the third time this year Senate Democrats tried to bring a voting rights bill to the floor and the third time the attempt failed.

Former Caesars Principal Who Paid Epstein Is Reportedly Under Criminal Investigation

Nevada regulators looked away before. Will they again as Apollo takes over Sands?

Lee, Horsford Rejoice As Prescription Drugs Put Back In Build Back Better

Senate Democrats have reached an agreement that would allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices.

Allow Me To Mansplain Something

The pandemic has made a bad situation worse with respect to women in the gaming industry.