As Tesla Factory Expands, So Too Could Nevada's Massive Tax Abatements

The project is projected to bring an additional 3,000 new jobs to the Reno-Sparks area.

A Federal Lawsuit Is Blocking 198,000 Nevada Student Loan Borrowers From Relief

Oral arguments for the case are scheduled for Feb. 28, and justices are expected to release a decision in June.

Suspending Nevada's Gas Tax For A Year Might Save You An Estimated Nickel-Ninety-Eight, Tops

Almost anything would be a better way to spend $250 million.

Housing Justice Advocates Weigh In On White House Plan To Bolster Tenant Protections

“Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights,” addresses fair leasing, eviction prevention, accessible affordable housing and renter’s rights.

Fourth Mirage Dolphin Dies In Less Than A Year

The Mirage dolphins have lived, on average, far fewer years than their life expectancy.

National Dems Give New Hampshire, Georgia More Time To Change 2024 Primary Dates

Election officials will have until June 3 to move New Hampshire's 2024 Democratic presidential primary to Feb. 13 and Georgia's to Feb. 20.

Scientist: Trees Felled In Vain In Name Of Fire Control

‘Thinning’ forests and ‘controlled burns’ no match for climate fires.

House Republicans Go To Bat For Tax Cheaters

The IRS is in shambles, the result of a decade-long campaign to weaken it.

One New Rule Survives State Regulatory Freeze, Another Stalled By It

The surcharge would generate $15 million annually to support the federal 988 mental health hotline.

Federal Judge Could Decide As Soon As February To Yank Abortion Pill Nationwide

The legal fight is viewed as likely to eventually make its way to the Supreme Court.

Democratic Leaders: ‘No Room For Compromise' With Lombardo On Election Reform, Other Issues

Several legislative proposals have already been declared dead on arrival by Democratic legislative leaders.

Tobiasson Dies By Suicide, Says Coroner

Former Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Melanie Tobiasson took her own life Friday according to the Clark County Coroner.

Lombardo Calls For Gas Tax Holiday, Raises For State Employees, And Lots Of Saving For A Rainy Day

Lombardo is inheriting a healthy revenue forecast coming out of a pandemic biennium where revenue far exceeded economists' expectations.

More Snow In The Mountains May Not Lead To More Water, Study Finds

Snowpack is different from snow depth.

Fifty Years Later, Our Lives Still At Risk

One in three women across America have already lost access to abortion. And more restrictions are coming.

Affordable, Reliable And Sustainable: Report Compares Utility Performance

Nevada ranked 2nd in reliability, 14th in affordability, and 20th in environment.

Black Contractors Lose Appeal Against Tommy White, Laborers 872

Alleging the union forced them out of business, contractors vow to continue long-running legal fight.

U.S. Hits Debt Limit And Treasury Department Begins ‘Extraordinary Measures'

The stalemate could have significant impacts on the global economy, financial markets and the nation’s credit rating the longer it goes.

To Buy Or To Rent? Depends Where You Are, Says Analyst

Renting a three-bedroom home is more affordable than owning a comparably sized median-priced home.

Behavioral Health Board Backs Bump In Property Transfer Tax To Fund Affordable Housing

The newly elected governor has promised that the state would see no new taxes under him.

Former Cop Yells ‘Freeze'

Your governor issued a couple executive orders last week of the anti-regulatory variety.

Legal Aid Urges Lawmakers To Reconsider Previously Declined Eviction Bills, Tenant Protections

Buckley warns eviction crisis is entering a new phase.

U.S. House Agriculture Leaders Discuss Anti-Hunger Measures In Upcoming Farm Bill

Members of Congress can find common ground in the upcoming farm bill when it comes to nutrition health and food deserts across America.

Homeland Security Formalizes Process That Won Immigrant Workers A $3 Million Settlement

Unauthorized workers gain clear path to protections from employer retaliation.

Ending Remote Work Is No Way To Fix State Government Workforce Vacancy Problem, AFSCME Warns

A return to in-person offices by July 1 is receiving pushback from at least one union representing those public workers.

U.S. House GOP Would Make It Easier For Feds To Give Public Lands Away To States

Advocates and critics agree the measure would be helpful to any effort by the House to transfer federal lands to states.

Animals Should Be Treated With Care, Not Cruelty

NIH should follow VA example and end cruel experiments on dogs.

How The Distortion Of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Words Enables More, Not Less, Racial Division

The consequences of the misuse of King’s words play out everywhere from Congress to corporate diversity training to school board meetings.

Cardinal Amodei? NV Republican May Be Tapped For Appropriations Subcommittee Chair

Cardinals and their subcommittees wield control of budgets for key agencies and departments.

End Of Rental Assistance Program Prompts Fears Evictions Will Spike

The CARES Housing Assistance Program will be scaled back Jan. 23 focusing solely on Social Security recipients and others on fixed incomes.

DOE Offers Contentious NV Lithium Mine $700 Million Loan

The loan is subject to a number of conditions before the commitment from DOE becomes effective and funds can advance.

U.S. To Hit Debt Limit Much Sooner Than Expected, Thrusting Congress Into Showdown

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will use accounting maneuvers, which she called “extraordinary measures,” to keep U.S. finances running.

Painting Contractor Agrees To Pay Millions In Overtime Wages, Damages For Workers

Unforgettable Coatings agreed to pay $3.68 million to workers it failed to adequately compensate for overtime.

House Republicans Push Through Two Anti-Abortion Measures In First Work Week

The U.S. House approved its first abortion-related measures under a new Republican majority.

Lombardo's Pick For Gaming Control Board Chair Has A Beef With State's Biggest Union

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship executive Kirk Hendrick is Gov. Joe Lombardo’s choice.

Nevada Legislature Earns ‘A' For Election Reforms, But Path Forward Less Clear

Nevada implemented “larger, more prominent reforms” — specifically the move to mail ballots being automatically distributed.

Lombardo Campaigned On No More Shutdowns. He Better Tell That To House Republicans.

Congress kept Nevada – and its state budget – afloat during Steve Sisolak’s administration.

450,000 Nevadans Will See Reduction In Food Assistance

Regular SNAP benefits will continue however, after March 14 second monthly payments will end.

New Federal Student Loan Repayment Plan Aimed At Low-Income Borrowers

It's unclear how the agency would be able to finance the program.

Equity-Rich Americans Tap Homes For Cash As Debt Spikes

Nevada homeowners gained an average of $40,000.