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Price-gouging ban, longer recess on deck for 2025 legislative session
Price-gouging ban, longer recess on deck for 2025 legislative session
With more than 1,000 bills reviewed during each 120-day session, the 200-some measures drafted so far are a fraction of what lawmakers will consider in 2025.
Onward!
Onward!
New forgery charges filed against Nevada fake electors in new jurisdiction
New forgery charges filed against Nevada fake electors in new jurisdiction
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford says he intends to run for governor
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford says he intends to run for governor
A huge NV Energy project has doubled in cost. Ratepayers are being asked to help fund it
A huge NV Energy project has doubled in cost. Ratepayers are being asked to help fund it
Trump’s threat of mass deportations looms large for undocumented people in Nevada
Trump’s threat of mass deportations looms large for undocumented people in Nevada
Washoe schools gearing up to further restrict student cellphone use
Washoe schools gearing up to further restrict student cellphone use
Last remnants of the Tropicana Las Vegas disappear in 22 seconds
Last remnants of the Tropicana Las Vegas disappear in 22 seconds
Vegas mayor candidates agree on ending Badlands drama, but spar on how
Vegas mayor candidates agree on ending Badlands drama, but spar on how
Indy Environment: Mormon cricket outbreaks — ‘unique and amazing’ or a giant nuisance?
Indy Environment: Mormon cricket outbreaks — ‘unique and amazing’ or a giant nuisance?
In partisan Senate, does Jacky Rosen's 'kill 'em with kindness' approach work?
In partisan Senate, does Jacky Rosen's 'kill 'em with kindness' approach work?
Sparks casinos prosper despite ownership changes and new competition
Sparks casinos prosper despite ownership changes and new competition
Explore how Sparks casinos thrive amid ownership changes and increasing competition, showcasing resilience and innovation in Nevada's gaming landscape.
The Indy scores at state press awards ceremony
The Indy scores at state press awards ceremony
Poll: Nevada Latinos backing Harris, but margin with Trump closer than in 2020
Poll: Nevada Latinos backing Harris, but margin with Trump closer than in 2020
Walz tours Reno wildfire command site after canceling rally
Walz tours Reno wildfire command site after canceling rally
Fiore pleads not guilty to new fraud charges; Seaman also among alleged victims
Fiore pleads not guilty to new fraud charges; Seaman also among alleged victims
Fiore pleads not guilty to new fraud charges, as Seaman emerges as one of the alleged victims. Explore the latest developments in this unfolding case.
A pro-Trump restaurant owner may explain the former president’s appeal to Nevada Latinos
A pro-Trump restaurant owner may explain the former president’s appeal to Nevada Latinos
Explore how a pro-Trump restaurant owner sheds light on the former president's unique appeal to Nevada's Latino community in this insightful article.
Poll: Nevada voters want expanded birth control access, oppose abortion criminalization
Poll: Nevada voters want expanded birth control access, oppose abortion criminalization
Indy Education: Reno students' curiosity fuels art piece at Burning Man 2024
Indy Education: Reno students' curiosity fuels art piece at Burning Man 2024
How would Question 1 on Nevada’s 2024 ballot affect the Board of Regents?
How would Question 1 on Nevada’s 2024 ballot affect the Board of Regents?
In Vegas, Trump touts proposal to end taxes on tipped wages
In Vegas, Trump touts proposal to end taxes on tipped wages
Vegas-sized solar project could come to Nevada's smallest county; residents not thrilled
Vegas-sized solar project could come to Nevada's smallest county; residents not thrilled
Las Vegas labor union allegedly defrauded by Fiore - The Nevada Independent
Las Vegas labor union allegedly defrauded by Fiore - The Nevada Independent
Has Nevada supported the presidential election winner every year since 1912 all but twice?
Has Nevada supported the presidential election winner every year since 1912 all but twice?
Who’s behind one of Nevada’s biggest Democratic donors? It’s a secret.
Who’s behind one of Nevada’s biggest Democratic donors? It’s a secret.
Warner Bros. pledges massive Nevada expansion if lawmakers expand film tax credit
Warner Bros. pledges massive Nevada expansion if lawmakers expand film tax credit
‘We’re looking for a lifeline;’ Nevada’s only Native youth shelter at risk of closing
‘We’re looking for a lifeline;’ Nevada’s only Native youth shelter at risk of closing
How Nevada aims to increase vocational education
How Nevada aims to increase vocational education
Harris unveils policy proposals to address affordable housing crisis
Harris unveils policy proposals to address affordable housing crisis
Nevada Democrats set up 2025 fight with Lombardo over free school meals
Nevada Democrats set up 2025 fight with Lombardo over free school meals
Will Nevada cannabis, gaming industries converge? Don’t bet on it, experts say
Will Nevada cannabis, gaming industries converge? Don’t bet on it, experts say
Majority of Nevadans support tax credits for EVs, clean energy, new poll finds
Majority of Nevadans support tax credits for EVs, clean energy, new poll finds
‘We’re happy again’: Harris and Walz bring new enthusiasm to presidential race in Nevada
‘We’re happy again’: Harris and Walz bring new enthusiasm to presidential race in Nevada
Report: Undocumented immigrants in Nevada paid $500 million in taxes in 2022
Report: Undocumented immigrants in Nevada paid $500 million in taxes in 2022
GOP-aligned super PAC boosts Brown on Nevada airwaves with $4 million ad buy
GOP-aligned super PAC boosts Brown on Nevada airwaves with $4 million ad buy
Can Harris energize minority Nevada voters who had soured on Trump, Biden?
Can Harris energize minority Nevada voters who had soured on Trump, Biden?
New PACs that spent big on Nevada primaries finally disclose sources of income
New PACs that spent big on Nevada primaries finally disclose sources of income
'We're first cousins': Harris' longstanding ties to Nevada could benefit her 2024 run - The Nevada Independent
'We're first cousins': Harris' longstanding ties to Nevada could benefit her 2024 run - The Nevada Independent
Boyd CEO: ‘We know how to buy properties,’ but declines to address speculation
Boyd CEO: ‘We know how to buy properties,’ but declines to address speculation
'Harrismentum?' Nevada campaign sees more enthusiasm, volunteers after Biden withdrawal
'Harrismentum?' Nevada campaign sees more enthusiasm, volunteers after Biden withdrawal
Thousands sign petition opposing Clark County policy banning cellphone use in class
Thousands sign petition opposing Clark County policy banning cellphone use in class
After Washoe recount and revote, experts say commission’s action undermined democracy
After Washoe recount and revote, experts say commission’s action undermined democracy
'Untouchable’: NV state workers have few ways to hold managers accountable for misconduct
'Untouchable’: NV state workers have few ways to hold managers accountable for misconduct
Biden drops out of presidential race; Nevada leaders react
Biden drops out of presidential race; Nevada leaders react
The Mirage closing after three decades marks a ‘poignant moment’ for Elaine Wynn
The Mirage closing after three decades marks a ‘poignant moment’ for Elaine Wynn
Home care worker raises
Home care worker raises
Arizona leads sports betting
Arizona leads sports betting
Nevada AARP Poll
Nevada AARP Poll
Kindergarten readiness
Kindergarten readiness
Judge dismisses fake electors
Judge dismisses fake electors
Fighting Tahoe trash
Fighting Tahoe trash
Juneteenth explainer
Juneteenth explainer
Republican voter roll lawsuit
Republican voter roll lawsuit
Biden immigration order
Biden immigration order
Retiring CCSD chief of staff
Retiring CCSD chief of staff
Legislative election results
Legislative election results
Nevada primary low turnout
Nevada primary low turnout
Caesars smoking study
Caesars smoking study
Culinary / Democrats rift
Culinary / Democrats rift
Who is Drew Johnson?
Who is Drew Johnson?
Bump stock ban overturned
Bump stock ban overturned
Primary results live blog
Primary results live blog
UAE casino boom
UAE casino boom
Black Reno council candidates
Black Reno council candidates
Reno airport renovations
Reno airport renovations
Nevada GOP backs Trump post conviction
Nevada GOP backs Trump post conviction
First street vendor licensed
First street vendor licensed
A's play outside Vegas
A's play outside Vegas
RFK Jr. ballot access suit
RFK Jr. ballot access suit
Mysterious campaign mail
Mysterious campaign mail
Xylazine in Nevada
Xylazine in Nevada
Jon Ralston's early voting blog
Jon Ralston's early voting blog
Flemming Larsen immigrant workers
Flemming Larsen immigrant workers
Trump verdict reaction
Trump verdict reaction
Postal Service lawsuit
Postal Service lawsuit
The veteran vote
The veteran vote
Holiday weekend Vegas visitation
Holiday weekend Vegas visitation
Sand Harbor overcrowding
Sand Harbor overcrowding
Ticketmaster antitrust lawsuit
Ticketmaster antitrust lawsuit
Park and trail improvements
Park and trail improvements
F1 + Raiders weekend
F1 + Raiders weekend
Great Basin park closures
Great Basin park closures
Abortion ballot measure
Abortion ballot measure
Air policy bill
Air policy bill
Vegas mayor candidate forum
Vegas mayor candidate forum
Transmission line avoids mine site
Transmission line avoids mine site
Donor cuts off UNLV
Donor cuts off UNLV
Mirage becoming Hard Rock
Mirage becoming Hard Rock
CCSD cellphone ban
CCSD cellphone ban
Graduation regalia controversy
Graduation regalia controversy
Casino smoking ban
Casino smoking ban
Ranked-choice voting
Ranked-choice voting
Jail voting lawsuit
Jail voting lawsuit
Amodei mining bill
Amodei mining bill
Low WIC participation
Low WIC participation
Devils Hole pupfish
Devils Hole pupfish
GOP trying for House seats?
GOP trying for House seats?
Work-study program
Work-study program
Coal plant retired
Coal plant retired
DMV cost overruns
DMV cost overruns
Nevada fights Yucca
Nevada fights Yucca
Geothermal energy boom
Geothermal energy boom
Abortion pills in pharmacies
Abortion pills in pharmacies
Legalizing street vending
Legalizing street vending
House OKs Ukraine aid
House OKs Ukraine aid
Financial aid glitches
Financial aid glitches
Cannabis record sealing
Cannabis record sealing
Congressional fundraising
Congressional fundraising
Yucca Mountain revived
Yucca Mountain revived
Cannabis lounges debut
Cannabis lounges debut
Future of vaccine outreach
Future of vaccine outreach
A's stadium ballot measure
A's stadium ballot measure
Strong snow year
Strong snow year
State worker bullying
State worker bullying
Rural newspapers' survival
Rural newspapers' survival
IRS' free online tax tool
IRS' free online tax tool
Nevada abortion rights initiatives
Nevada abortion rights initiatives
A's Spring training in Vegas
A's Spring training in Vegas
Southwest Gas prices
Southwest Gas prices
IndyTalks with Gov. Lombardo
IndyTalks with Gov. Lombardo
K-12 Education Audit
K-12 Education Audit
Henderson’s first Black family
Henderson’s first Black family
Jesus Jara to ask for buy out
Jesus Jara to ask for buy out
Mobile pre-K
Mobile pre-K
Washoe Hope Squad
Washoe Hope Squad
CCSD police bodycam footage
CCSD police bodycam footage
Radon in Nevada
Radon in Nevada
Former legislator reflects on long road to designate Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Nevada
Former legislator reflects on long road to designate Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Nevada
Carson Valley monkeyflower
Carson Valley monkeyflower
Best of 2023
Best of 2023
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