January 10, 2025 In the wake of the devastating California wildfires, Nevada Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto plans to reintroduce a proposal in Congress to better fund fire departments, interagency coordination and recovery efforts. In a landmark decision for property rights, a Washoe County judge has ruled that Nevada law enforcement cannot exploit a federal […]
January 3, 2025 Happy New Year!! As Nevadans ring in the new year with fireworks and festivities, new laws passed by the Legislature a year and a half prior will take effect, from a diaper tax exemption to a wage requirement for employees with disabilities. And well before the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a […]
December 6, 2024 Nevada is projecting $12.4 billion in tax revenue over the next two fiscal years — $412 million, or 3.4%, more than what the state is projected to collect for the current biennium. Leadership positions in the Nevada Legislature are falling into place with less than three months until the 2025 session convenes […]
November 22, 2024 The discussions over water and public land are some of the big topics in Nevada news this week. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released a breakdown of five potential paths forward for thefragile state-to-state negotiations surrounding Colorado River operating guidelines that must be updated by 2026. The Colorado River, which is Southern […]
November 15, 2024 Voters in Nevada had the chance to fix signature errors with their mail ballots by Tuesday, Nov. 12. However, as of Wednesday about 9,000 ballots throughout Nevada did not have signatures verified and were not counted, according to the Nevada Secretary of State’s office. Nevada’s tourism economy could hit some “bumps in the […]
November 2, 2024 Happy November Everyone! We are just 3 days away from the General Election! Get out there and VOTE!! State and Local Government Updates In Las Vegas and across the country, crime down but police shootings up There has been a rise in officer-involved shootings this year by Metro Police, including a pair […]
October 25, 2024 This weekend in Carson City, Nevadans turn out in droves to celebrate something sacred: Nevada Day. And let’s face it, there’s nothing quite like Nevada Day. For a state born out of grit, silver, and gold, this annual celebration is more than a holiday – it’s a chance to honor the spirit […]
October 18, 2024 This week in Nevada, GOP candidate Sam Brown spent Thursday’s Nevada Senate debate taking shots at Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen as he still faces a polling deficit with Election Day creeping nearer. The Las Vegas City Council delayed a vote on a proposal to strengthen its camping ban in line with a recent Supreme […]
October 4, 2024 The general election is only 32 days away. That’s when voters in Nevada will help decide the presidential race between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, the U.S. Senate tilt with incumbent Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., and Republican challenger Sam Brown, and other local and federal races. There are also seven […]
September 27, 2024 The State of Nevada had $1.24 billion set aside for emergencies, meaning that its so-called “Rainy-Day Fund” is fully funded, according to officials. Governor Lombardo and State Treasurer Zach Conine announced that a transfer last week of $12.67 million from the general fund put the emergency fund over the top. In election […]