Threats To DACA Still Loom After 9 Years, Say Dreamers

Nearly a decade after the temporary program was established, Senate Democrats are eyeing a permanent solution.

City Of Las Vegas Enters School Choice Debate With Plan To Open Charter

And they aren't the only Southern Nevada municipality taking a more hands-on approach to education.

Nevadans Want National Monument Over Wind Farm

A national monument would permanently protect nearly 400,000 acres south of Las Vegas.

Trump Wanted U.S. Supreme Court To Order New Election In NV, Other States

The proposed complaint, which was never filed, featured a number of complaints about the conduct of the election in the six disputed states.

As Eviction Moratorium Eases, Overwhelmed Renters Turn To Nonprofit For Legal Help

Nevada’s eviction moratorium lifted June 1 and many landlords have resumed filing notices for nonpayment of rent.

Housing Boom Fails To Spur Revitalization Of Historic Westside

City of Las Vegas sitting on vacant lots for decades.

Gov. Sisolak Signs Bill To Move Nevada To Front Of Presidential Primary Line

Gov. Steve Sisolak signed the bill that attempts to give Nevada first-in-the-nation status, ahead of Iowa and New Hampshire.

Opposition To Lithium Mine Grows Among Tribes, Conservationists

A planned lithium mine on an ancient collapsed volcano is facing growing pushback from tribal nations, ranchers and conservationists.

AG Ford, Community Organizers Highlight Criminal Justice Reform Successes, Failures

It took a decade of organizing and five legislative sessions for Nevada to embrace a long-sought criminal justice reform.

Dem Who Masqueraded As Republican Seeks To Oust Fiore From Council

Sarah Ashton-Cirillo, a liberal activist who last year posed as a conservative to infiltrate the state GOP, is switching things up again.

World Of Concrete Returns, But Recovery For Convention Workers Isn't Set

The first large convention in Las Vegas since March 2020 is happening this week.

Nevada Poised To Allow College Athletes To Profit Off Their Name, Image And Likeness

A seismic shift will rock college sports next month.

National Parks Struggling With Maintenance Would Get A Boost Under Biden Budget Request

The projects likely wouldn’t be visible to the usual tourist, but they are essential to keep national parks functioning.

Short-Term Rental Law Unlikely To Curb Vegas Party Houses

Hosts stay one step ahead of regulators.

‘You Gasp In Relief, You Don't Celebrate'

LGBTQ groups share mixed feelings on bills that passed, failed during the session.

The Bill Was Never Introduced, But Sisolak's Blockchains Concept Is Still Alive

Although Gov. Steve Sisolak backed away from introducing legislation on “innovation zones,” he got lawmakers to keep the concept alive.

Pop-Up Clinics Aim To Boost Vaccinations In Underserved Communities

Latino COVID-19 vaccination rates in Southern Nevada are still lagging those for white residents months into the rollout.

New Mining Tax Approved, Revenue Will Fund Schools

The new mining excise tax was modeled after the commerce tax, which was spearheaded by then-Gov. Brian Sandoval in 2015.

7 Notable Bills That Passed On Memorial Day, Briefly Explained

During the last day of the 2021 Legislative session, all eyes were fixed on the last minute bill .

Lawmakers Scrambling To Pass Mining Tax Deal On Session's Last Day

A parade of strange political bedfellows in support. One lone native tribe in opposition. And a notable lack of questions from lawmakers.

On Memorial Day, Remembering The Courage Of Soldiers And War Correspondents Who Told Their Stories

Courage takes heart, physically and morally.

Why?

Republicans in Nevada have been having a field day saying “socialists! socialists! socialists!”

With Constitutional Amendments Scuttled, Mining Agrees To Tax Deal

A long-awaited compromise deal to raise taxes on the mining industry was introduced into the Nevada State Legislature late Saturday.

Praise For K12 Budget Matched Only By Confusion Over What It Does

Education advocates suspect another bait-and-switch.

Student Loan Measure Aims To Tame ‘Wild West Of Consumer Finance'

But unlike other states, Nevada not pursuing debt relief.

With Eviction Cases Resuming, Tenants Urged To Respond To All Notices, Be Proactive

‘A lot of tenants are paralyzed but the worst thing to do is nothing'

Consultants For NV GOP Sought Out Proud Boys For Post-Election Rally

The consultant worked to “get the Proud Boys out” to protest the validity of balloting in the presidential election.

SNWA Warns Congress Of A ‘Real And Urgent' Drought Crisis

A drought crisis unfolding across the West will require short-term relief and massive, long-term federal funding.

Auto Dealers Group Says CA Emission Levels In NV Are Inevitable

Nevada will now be free to adopt California’s low-and zero-emission vehicle rules.

Pushing New Hampshire Aside Tops A Quartet Of Nevada Election Bills

Chief among the bills moving through legislation is an attempt to make Nevada the first state to hold a presidential primary.

Appraisals Lag Home Prices, Crippling Buyers

Those who need mortgages ‘out of the market’ say Realtors.

Charter Schools Will Be Required To Report Amounts Paid To Private Management Firms

A bill that quietly passed through the Legislature, is now headed to the governor’s desk.

While Lawmakers Canoodle With ‘Stakeholders,' Barrick Gives An Extra $750M To Shareholders

Barrick’s conspicuous pandemic-boosted profitability was recognized, however briefly, in Carson City last summer.

Last Minute Legislation Would Prevent Evictions If Tenants Seek Assistance

Assembly Bill 486 would stay an eviction proceeding if a tenant has an application for rental assistance pending.

Swamp Cedar Protection Bill Approved Over State Objections, Supporters Urge Governor To Sign It

Assembly Bill 171 would make it illegal to cut or damage any of the Rocky Mountain junipers that grow in an area known as the Swamp Cedars.

Did Half A Billion Over Two Years Settle The Education Budget? Not Exactly.

Education advocates applauded the funding but the head of the state’s largest teachers union says the fight is far from over.

Growth At What Cost?

Conservation groups split over federal bill.

Union Workers Lobby Lawmakers To Pass ‘Right-To-Return' Legislation

After a year being laid off due to the pandemic, there is no guarantee Jose Lopez will be able to return to his old job.

ARP Saves The Day For RTC

The American Rescue Plan will provide U.S. public transit agencies to keep buses and trains moving.

‘We Need Answers': Fed Up With Dem Inaction, Reformers Trek To Carson City

Lawmakers and Gov. Steve Sisolak declared racism a public health crisis last summer and promised to reform the justice system.