Democrats Fan Out To Tout Giant Relief Bill

Democratic members of Nevada’s congressional delegation highlighted what they say the legislation will mean for the community.

Officials Fear Burden Of Enhanced Automatic Voter Registration

The measure would expand the state’s automatic voter registration (AVR) system to a variety of agencies.

Downloading Music? Streaming Shows? You Might Soon Have To Pay Sales Tax On That.

As Nevadans have transitioned from physical copies of music, movies and books to digital versions, some things have been left behind.

Raiders Go On Defense To Keep Tax Exemption

The professional teams pushed back against a bill that would remove their existing exemption from the state’s live entertainment tax.

Lawmakers Ditch Move To End Summary Evictions, Opt To Study Them Instead

After acknowledging Nevada's summary eviction process has resulted in tenants quickly being locked out of their homes.

Frierson's Tenant Protections Bill Praised By Realtors

Democratic Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson said his bill protects tenants without burdening landlords.

Biden Called On To Protect Immigrant Wage Theft Whistleblowers

Unforgettable Coatings memorable for wrong reasons, activists say.

Haaland Launches Unit To Investigate Missing And Murdered Native Americans

Interior Secretary Debra Haaland added that the unit will be able to provide resources so these cases are prioritized.

How Much Weed Do We Need?

Legislation puts dispensary owners at odds.

Nevada Lawmakers Poised For Showdown On Voting Reform Bill

Measure would make universal mail-in ballots permanent.

Just Say Home Means Nevada And Pretend Something Rational Is Happening

If company towns were so great they’d be in Biden’s infrastructure plan.

Lost Leases & Missed Milestones: Artists Reflect On A ‘Spotty At Best' Year

Nevada’s Art & Culture sector has suffered a loss of more than $1.7 billion in revenue during the pandemic.

Dozens Of Members Of Congress Are Vaccinated, Some Still Hesitate

Every member of Nevada’s delegation has been jabbed.

Tenants Face ‘No Cause’ Eviction Despite CDC Extending Moratorium

Landlords, property managers sent out notices prior to the extension.

Funding Assures Hunters, Gun Buyers ‘Dictate’ Wildlife Agenda

Federal measure would loosen hunters’ grip on regulators.

Plan Regulates, Mandates Data Collection On Solitary Confinement

Senate Bill 187 regulates solitary confinement and would ensure it is only used as a last resort.

Can The Federal Relief Bill Fix Nevada's Child Care?

The number of licensed child care providers is down 8% from pre-pandemic levels.

The Care And Feeding Of The Republican Base

The National Republican Senatorial Committee launched its first televised attack ads against Nevada’s Catherine Cortez Masto.

Democrats Press Biden To Cancel Student Debt

Nevada student debt totals $11 billion.

Lawmakers Aim To Regulate Apps Offering Early Access To Wages

Popular services could require licensing.

Is This The Year Nevada Ends The Death Penalty?

Criminal justice advocates are optimistic.

Senator Offers ‘Modest Protections For Tenants’

Realtors warn of ‘havoc and chaos’.

Native Americans Organize To Wield More Influence On State Policy

After 30 years of advocacy work, Delaine Spilsbury, an Ely Shoshone elder, presented a bill to the Legislature for the first time.

4 Questions About The Feds’ Scrutiny Of Oil And Gas Leasing

President Joe Biden paused new oil and gas leasing on federal lands as his administration reviewed fossil fuel development policy.

Fear Looms As Eviction Protections Set To Expire

Tenants urged to seek rental assistance, groups push for moratorium extension.

Wildlife Commission Votes To Consider Ban On Killing Contests

Bear hounding upheld.

Law Automatically Charging Youths As Adults Blasted As Outdated

Nevada is still dealing with the ramifications of 90s-era tough-on-crime policies.

HOA Foreclosure Process Comes Under Scrutiny

State Sen. Pat Spearman (D-Clark) is sponsoring a bill to change the process used by HOAs when they foreclose on people’s homes.

New Attempt In Congress To Help Dreamers Runs Into Obstacles

Legislation creating a path to citizenship faces a new border crisis and old partisan objections.

Dead Like Us: Why We Should Abolish The Death Penalty

If somebody murdered my child, I would want them dead.

Proposal Seeks To Close ‘Ghost Gun’ Loophole

Resort industry is asking lawmakers to strengthen laws surrounding private businesses that choose to ban firearms on their premises.

‘Vaccine Passports’ That Show You’re Inoculated Are On The Way

Biden official says ‘it’s not the role of the government to hold that data and to do that.’

Biden’s $12Bn. Rescue Of A State That Refuses to Rescue Itself

More than 2.6 million Nevadans will get $1,400 direct payments under the American Rescue Plan signed into law by President Joe Biden.

In Historic Vote, Senate Confirms Haaland At Interior

U.S. Rep. Debra Haaland made history when she became the first Native American to hold a position in a president’s Cabinet.

State Balks At Tribes’ Request To Protect Sacred Trees

Native peoples in Nevada are calling on the state to strengthen protections for an area in White Pine County’s Spring Valley.

Corrections Dept. Extended Prisoners’ Sentences During Pandemic

Lawmakers urged to retroactively fix NDOC good time credits policy.

States Question Whether New Federal Relief Law Rules Out Tax Cuts

President Biden’s massive pandemic relief law is welcome federal aid, but one brief section is raising questions.

What Is The Worth Of A Bear’s Life?

The nation’s fish and wildlife agencies conducted a national survey of public attitudes regarding wildlife management issues and values.

Measure Would Bar Insurance From Denying Gender-Affirming Surgery

Many trans and gender-nonconforming people pressed lawmakers to enact a law protecting them from insurance discrimination.

The CCEA Head Not Fazed By Legislative Inaction

Voters next year may get the opportunity to raise the state’s gaming and sales taxes to support K-12 education.