Tag: Nevada Independent

Former congresswoman Shelley Berkley surprised many of her longtime friends when she decided to run for Las Vegas mayor after more than a decade...

After a scorching summer, the focus is on Nevada to lead the way in providing the necessary resources for the nation's climate goals. However,...

Facing re-election this year, Senator Jacky Rosen from Nevada is taking a unique approach in the increasingly polarized Senate, focusing on bipartisanship. Vice President...

The Shocking Murder of Jeff GermanThe brutal killing of journalist Jeff German sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community of Las Vegas. The respected investigative...

In a significant shift for Nevada schools, the 2025 academic year will be the first without the universal school meal program since before the...

A recent poll conducted among likely Nevada voters has revealed that Senator Jacky Rosen, a Democrat, maintains a significant 12 percentage point lead over...

The initiative would change only four words in the state Constitution that have been criticized by advocates for people with disabilities.It is estimated that...

Attorneys debated for over 90 minutes about whether lawmakers broke state law by creating a $380 million public financing deal to construct a baseball...

Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN) has officially split from DraftKings, becoming a standalone media entity once again. After being acquired by DraftKings for $70...

Undocumented Immigrants in Nevada Contribute $500 Million in Taxes in 2022A recent study conducted by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy revealed that...

Kamala Harris has a strong connection to Nevada that could potentially boost her 2024 campaign. Throughout her time as a presidential candidate and now...

This week in Congress, there were several key developments that caught our attention. Let's dive into some of the highlights from the Nevada delegation...

Attorney General Aaron Ford appealed a Clark County judge's decision to dismiss charges against six Nevada Republicans who submitted fake electoral votes for former...

Apollo Global Management, a hedge fund, has made a significant move in the gaming industry by acquiring gaming equipment providers International Game Technology (IGT)...

This year, we were excited about the prospect of hosting a televised U.S. Senate debate at our annual conference, IndyFest. We had successfully organized...

Michele Fiore, a Nye County justice of the peace, has been suspended from her position by the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline after being...

Alan Feldman, a well-known figure in the gaming industry, is set to be inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame for his work on...

Indy Elections is a newsletter from The Nevada Independent that covers the 2024 elections, from the White House race to the Legislature bid. In...

Nevada's 49 delegates have unanimously decided to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. This decision comes after...

More than 30 state government employees have expressed their lack of trust in the accountability processes for powerful leaders in Nevada. The Nevada Department...

Former Las Vegas City councilwoman and current Nye County Justice of the Peace Michele Fiore recently pleaded not guilty to charges of wire fraud...

Sam Brown, a U.S. Senate hopeful, had the opportunity to showcase himself to a national audience during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. His...

The Nevada Secretary of State's Office recently announced that a proposed ballot measure, which would mandate voters to show identification before casting their votes,...

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by former President Donald Trump’s campaign and its allies that sought to end Nevada’s practice of...

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday afternoon while visiting Las Vegas. His scheduled appearance at the UnidosUS conference on Wednesday was...

Violence does not happen alone. Violence happens in a context. And that context is influenced by our words.In today's political climate, the power of...

The Clark County School Board recently made a decision in a 5-2 vote not to pursue an appeal on a court ruling regarding the...

The Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe is undergoing a significant transformation under the ownership of privately held Fertitta Entertainment. General manager Jason Sides recently informed...

Nevada Democrats are grappling with the decision of whether to call on President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race due to...

Officials at UNLV had big plans to create a mental and physical health building on campus to house mental health programs and an outpatient...

Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada recently made a statement regarding President Joe Biden's re-election campaign, choosing to focus on the differences between the current...

Indy Elections is a newsletter from The Nevada Independent that covers the 2024 elections, from the White House race to the Legislature bid. This...

Climate change is no longer just in the air, water, and land of Nevadans. It is also in their home insurance policies.From record heat...

Las Vegas has seen numerous minor league sports teams come and go over the years, unable to replicate the success of the Triple-A baseball...

The recent Washoe County School Board primary election results were seen as a positive outcome by Beth Smith, the board's president. Not only did...

The Capital to Tahoe Trail is a new hiking trail that stretches 9.8 miles between the Tahoe Rim Trail and the popular Ash to...

The Mirage, a legendary Las Vegas resort, is set to close its doors in just 14 days before undergoing a massive transformation into the...

Attorney General Aaron Ford of Nevada recently announced that he received $16,000 in donations from members of a politically connected family involved in a...

My student loan debt keeps growing, and my backpack is heavy with textbooks. Last semester, I decided to minor in LGBTQ+ studies at the...

Penn Entertainment, the operator of M Resort in Henderson, recently faced a significant decline in its stock price, prompting speculation and investor concerns. A...

The Nevada Democratic Party is taking legal action to prevent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from appearing on the state's presidential ballot. They claim that...

NV Energy has put forward a proposal to change how power bills are calculated for customers in Northern Nevada. They claim that this change...

A recent ruling by Judge Mary Kay Holthus in Clark County, Nevada, has resulted in the dismissal of charges against six Nevada Republicans who...

A rule change in Congress is allowing House members to expense lodging and food costs while in Washington, D.C. This change has sparked controversy...

The Nevada Supreme Court recently made a decision regarding a proposed ballot initiative aimed at regulating high-interest lending practices in the state. The court...

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) is looking to speed up the process of handling appeals for unemployment benefits by utilizing...

In basic economics classes, students learn about stated and demonstrated preferences. Stated preferences are what people say they like, while demonstrated preferences are what...

The Carson City School District recognized the need to support children who may not have had prior socialization, pre-K, or kindergarten experiences. To address...

The recent community listening session hosted by the Nevada Democracy Project brought various concerns to light, including barriers to homeownership, school district issues, election...