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Nevada nuclear commission ready to strike back after pro-Yucca hearing in Congress

Members of the commission — which advises the governor and Legislature on radioactive waste issues — said they and Nevada’s congressional delegation were taken aback by the harsh tenor and lack of knowledge that subcommittee members displayed during the April 10 hearing.

Only half of low-income Nevada mothers, babies eligible for food aid apply. Why?

Officials plan to add a text messaging system and offer easy-to-understand resources in other languages to increase the number of participating families and improve their health.

Complaint alleges far-right Reno activist broke campaign finance rules

Former Reno City Councilman Paul McKenzie, a Democrat, has filed an election complaint to the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office alleging that far-right activist Robert Beadles failed to report recent political expenses through his PAC.

Tapping into the heat beneath Nevadans’ feet

Scientists and energy producers are hoping Nevada's extensive geothermal resources can help lead the clean energy push.

Indy Education: Schools show off fruits of their labor at Vegas student farmers market

In this week's Indy Education newsletter, learn about the organization and schools behind the annual Giant Student Farmers Market in Las Vegas.

Despite Nevada opposition, USPS to move key mail operations from Reno to Sacramento

The USPS said the "business case" supported the move because most mail at the Reno facility is destined for outside the region. The plan prompted bipartisan pushback.

Candidates backed by Lombardo or Democratic caucuses locked in close fundraising battle

The fundraising lead is split in the 10 competitive races where both parties’ establishments have endorsed candidates.

Urged by Cortez Masto, CVS and Walgreens begin dispensing abortion pill in Nevada

Mifepristone is available in Nevada via mail or at clinics, but abortion rights advocates say the pharmacy option will make access as simple as patients visiting their regular doctor’s office (which often are not certified to stock the abortion pill), obtaining a prescription and then picking it up at their local pharmacy.

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Establishment-backed candidates have financial lead in key legislative primaries

The establishment-backed candidate in all but one of the important primaries identified by The Nevada Independent had a fundraising lead in the first quarter.

One recovery effort, two strains of fish. The complex comeback of Lahontan cutthroat trout

Federal and tribal spawning operations are vital in the ongoing recovery of Lahontan cutthroat trout on the Truckee River and Pyramid Lake, but it is unclear whether the fish can continue to rebound without intensive human intervention.

A state law legalized street vendors. Now they say local rules threaten their future.

How did a state law with broad support and a goal to legitimize a business largely helmed by immigrants and Latinos come to threaten the economic livelihood of those same workers?

D.C. Download: House passes Ukraine aid that has divided Republicans

Given the bleak outlook of the war and the fact that Ukraine aid has always had majority support, Congress has reached a time for choosing. The House will vote Saturday on the provisions of a national security funding package.

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Millions roll in to Nevada ballot initiatives from unions, Uber and dark money groups

Uber and the Clark County Education Association gave millions to back initiatives related to teacher strike laws and attorney fees. Left-leaning "dark money" groups gave more than $750,000.

NV Supreme Court says broader abortion ballot question is constitutional

The high court approved a ballot initiative to enshrine the right to "reproductive freedom" in the state Constitution. But the group behind that effort is still moving forward with a narrower version instead.

Nevada Supreme Court upholds state’s ‘ghost gun’ ban as constitutional

The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld the state’s contentious “ghost gun” ban, reversing a lower court’s ruling that the law banning the sale of unfinished frames and receivers of a firearm was unconstitutionally vague.

Rosen introduces bill to federally fund automating cannabis record sealing at state level

Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced a bill today to create a federal grant program to fund the expunging or sealing of state-level cannabis offenses — using federal dollars to achieve a goal of legislative Democrats who passed a similar bill in 2023 but were stymied by Gov. Joe Lombardo's (R) veto pen.