State News
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Sam Brown opposes many gun safety reforms. How will that shape the 2024 US Senate race?
Sam Brown has been on record saying he opposes many gun safety measures supported by Nevada voters, and that the Second Amendment ‘shall not be infringed.’ Since his foray into Nevada politics nearly four years ago, Republican US senate candidate Sam Brown has been frank when it comes to his laissez faire stance on gun…
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How to stay cool as extreme heat takes hold in Nevada
Triple digit temperatures are the unofficial start to summer in southern Nevada, but with extreme heat conditions, preparedness is key to avoiding heat-related injuries or even death.
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RFK Jr. sues Nevada Secretary of State over ballot access
The petition circulated by the Kennedy campaign to get him on Nevada’s ballot in November never listed a running mate, which conflicts with state law. Now, RFK’s team is threatening legal action if the petition is rejected. Third-party candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign on Friday filed a lawsuit against the Nevada Secretary of State’s…
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Opinion: Why we must pass the Affordable Medicine Act in 2025
Given rising healthcare costs, Nevada stands at a critical juncture. Last legislative session, the Assembly and Senate passed Assembly Bill 250, a piece of legislation from Assemblywoman Venicia Considine that presented a formidable opportunity to not only provide relief from the high costs of prescription drugs, but also to stimulate our state’s economy and…
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New clean energy funding to make Nevada’s air cleaner and communities safer, advocates say
More than $150 million in recently announced federal funding will help make solar energy more accessible for low-income and disadvantaged communities in Nevada as part of an effort to boost widespread adoption of clean energy.
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Your guide to Park to Park in the Dark, Nevada’s first official astronomy route
Here’s everything you need to know about the Park to Park in the Dark astronomy route in Nevada.
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Nevada’s 5 best budget-friendly vacation spots, according to readers
Our latest readers’ choice poll reveals the top five budget-friendly vacation spots in Nevada, whether you’re a local looking for a weekend getaway or a visitor eager to explore.
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Opinion: BLM’s public lands rule celebrates our heritage and future
Since time immemorial, our people have called the Great Basin home. The lands, the mountains, the waters—they are not merely scenery; they are integral to our being. We are people of the land, woven into the fabric of these territories, connected to the very earth you tread upon. Today, we celebrate a transformative moment—the…
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Nevada tribal communities to get $27M for affordable housing
Nevada’s senators applauded the funding, which comes in addition to federal investments last year that helped build new housing projects in Owyhee and Washoe Valley. Seventeen Native American tribal communities across Nevada are set to receive upwards of $27 million in federal funding to help develop and further administer affordable housing programs, the state’s two…
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More than 200,000 Nevadans support effort to put abortion rights on November ballot
The Secretary of State will determine whether the reproductive rights amendment qualifies for the November ballot, and advocates are optimistic, having submitted more than double the number of signatures required by law.
