Lombardo Names Kieckhefer Chief Of Staff

In his announcement, Lombardo praised Kieckhefer’s “exceptional leadership, unmatched integrity, and extensive legislative experience”.

Midterm Election Results: There's No Big Picture

The Democrats’ success bucks a long-standing trend in U.S. politics.

Survey Says: Nevadans Are Happy, But Not Super Satisfied?

That singular day of happiness and low anxiety might not be translating into overall life satisfaction in the Silver State.

Little Appetite For Manchin Permitting Bill In Congressional Lame-Duck Session

Failing to pass a bill this year would be a disappointment to Manchin and his allies in the oil, gas and coal sectors.

As Utilities Spend Billions On Transmission, Support Builds For Independent Monitoring As Utilities Spend Billions On Transmission, Supp ...

Concerns mount that new power lines – a major profit stream for utilities – could end up ripping off ratepayers.

Proposal To Allow City-Based School Districts Gets One Step Closer To Reality

Community Schools Initiative is proposing for incorporated cities to opt out of the county school district and form their own.

Nye County Chaos Cut Into Yomba Shoshone Voting Access

Nye County has faced lawsuits and fierce criticism on how election officials ran the 2022 general election.

Legislation Aims To Expand SBA Loans For Social Equity In The Pot Industry

“The unfair barriers to basic federal support and resources have hurt our state's legally-operating cannabis small businesses.”

COP27's ‘Loss And Damage' Fund For Developing Countries: Breakthrough, Or Empty Promise?

Here’s what’s in the agreement reached at the United Nations climate talks in Egypt and why it holds much promise, but few commitments.

Student Loan Repayment Pause Extended By White House Amid Legal Battles Over Relief Plan

The agency said if the student debt relief program has not been put in place by June 30, student loan payments will begin 60 days after that

NDOC Closes Warm Springs Correctional Center Amid Staffing Shortages

The department plans to move those incarcerated at Warm Springs and staff to nearby prisons starting in December.

SNHD Adds New Harm Reduction Vending Machine To Help Those Struggling With Substance Use

Harm reduction vending machines have been used since the 1980s with much success.

To End Youth Homelessness, Groups Say ‘We Have No Choice But To Make Policy Changes'

Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth hosts annual youth summit.

Congress Needs To Reinstate The Expanded Child Tax Credit

New poverty figures by the U.S. Census Bureau has left no doubt that we can end poverty if we choose to do it.

State Out $97 Million After Software Switch Fails

SMART 21 proves not so brilliant.

Two Communities Find A Cure For Medical Debt: Pandemic Stimulus Funds

It's a strategy advocates say could be duplicated across the country to help erase a multibillion-dollar problem.

Won't Someone Think Of Mark Amodei?

Pretty soon we’ll get to see if Marjorie Taylor Greene crushes the hopes and dreams of Mark Amodei.

Nancy Pelosi, First Woman To Serve As Speaker Of The U.S. House, Steps Down From Leadership

“With great confidence in our caucus, I will not seek reelection to Democratic leadership in the next Congress.”

End Of Title 42 A Hard-Won Victory, But The Work Of Creating A Humane Approach To Migration Remains

Title 42 never got the attention it deserved as a devastating immigration policy on par with the most brutal in recent memory.

Nevada News Associations Call For ‘Transparency And A Civil Relationship With Media' From Elected Officials

Earlier this week, the Nevada Current and Las Vegas Sun were locked out of Joe Lombardo’s first public address since winning as governor.

5 New Regents To Enter Chancellor-Less, Budget-Bruised Higher Ed System

There is no clear timeline for when the Board of Regents appoints a new chancellor.

Shift To Even-Year LV City Council Election Results In Female Majority, And Way More Voters

Women have persistently held the advantage in judicial elections in Southern Nevada.

The Democrat The Election Left Behind

Democratic turnout wasn’t the problem in Nevada this midterm election.

Democrats Expand Hold In Nevada Legislature, But Will Fall Short Of Veto Power Over Lombardo

Nevada having a split government is more common than uncommon in recent history.

Republicans Secure Control Of The U.S. House With 218th Seat

Though not as decisive a victory as GOP leaders had hoped, Republican candidates flipped key seats.

U.S. District Court Strikes Down Use Of Title 42 To Expel Migrants

The American Civil Liberties Union argued the policy violates U.S. asylum law.

Prosecutors, Public Defenders, And Private Attorneys Share Judicial Victories

Deputy public defender Rebecca Saxe narrowly defeated longtime Justice of the Peace Suzan Baucum.

Talk Of Recession Lingers As Fiscal Analysts Prepare To Set Nevada State Budget

Emily Mandel, an economist, said the U.S. economy is slowing after a stronger-than-expected recovery from the pandemic.

Six GOP-Led States Win National Injunction Against Biden Student Debt Relief Plan

“The injunction will remain in effect until further order of this court or the Supreme Court of the United States.”

State Commission Touts Taxing Services, Lifting Property Tax Caps To Fund Schools

The report notes “the funding challenge is considerable.”

Trump Announces A Third Bid For The Presidency, Even As GOP Reels From Midterm Setback

His announcement came only a week after a disappointing showing by Republicans.

Lombardo Shuts Out Nevada Current, Las Vegas Sun From First Public Event Since Winning

Shutting the Current out of his celebratory event was an extension of the Lombardo team's practice throughout the campaign.

Amid A Major Federal Investment In Electric Cars, It's Time For States To Step Up, Advocates Say

It will be up to state and local governments to help make ubiquitous electric vehicle charging a reality.

With Cortez Masto's Victory, Democrats Retain Control Of U.S. Senate

Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto was considered by many to be one of the most vulnerable U.S. senators up for reelection this year.

The Likely Unremarkable Lombardo Administration

When Lombardo is inaugurated, Democrats will control both houses of the state Legislature.

Question 3: Election Reform Proposal Ekes Out Victory, Will Return In 2024

Nevada voters have signaled they are open to changing the way they elect politicians.

Nevada Sheds Two-Tiered Minimum Wage, Puts $12 Per Hour Floor In Constitution

Nevada’s unusual minimum wage system will soon be a thing of the past, unofficial election results show.

Organizers, Officials Reaching Out To Voters Whose Signatures On Ballots Need Verification

Clark County Registrar of Voters Joe Gloria said there were about 7,100 ballots that needed to be cured.

4 Takeaways On Housing And The Inflation Report

Housing costs, including rental prices, are on the path to stabilizing but evidence of this won’t show up anytime soon.

In First Nationwide Election Since Roe Was Overturned, Voters Opt To Protect Abortion Access

The outcome of the initiatives underscores the crucial role of state law.