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The Nevada Independent

The Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website founded in 2017 by veteran political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston. The site and its supporting channels are focused on ethical, unbiased and transparent journalism. In general, we aim to gather and disseminate important public informa

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > affordable-healthcare-emerges-as-a-voter-priority-in-purple-nevada

Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1284+ words) One issue will decide Steven Cohen's vote for Nevada governor this fall: Which candidate can best protect him from getting kicked off Medicaid? Cohen is a 38-year-old Las Vegas resident with autism and has dual enrollment in Medicaid and Medicare....

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > 24-new-nevada-laws-take-effect-on-july-1-heres-what-to-know

24 new Nevada laws take effect on July 1. Here's what to know.

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (768+ words) More than 20 new Nevada laws will take effect on July 1 with changes affecting housing, schools, healthcare and broadband infrastructure. The laws, all approved during last year's legislative session, include measures expanding housing development options and new school cellphone rules to…...

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > whos-behind-super-pac-spending-in-nevadas-most-competitive-congressional-race

Who's behind super PAC spending in Nevada's most competitive congressional race?

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (888+ words) In today's edition: More on that fiery AG debate. Plus: Who's behind the shadowy group backing James Settelmeyer; rival hate websites; and the interest group advocating for mail-in voting. With early voting in full swing, you know what else is…...

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > seeds-of-nevadas-bitter-attorney-general-democratic-primary-were-planted-in-the-legislature

Seeds of Nevada's bitter attorney general Democratic primary were planted in the Legislature

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1717+ words) Pull up a YouTube video or doomscroll on social media, and you're likely to find a campaign ad criticizing one of Nevada's Democratic attorney general candidates for taking more than $2 million from a cryptocurrency mogul, or another ad calling out…...

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > debate-between-democrats-running-for-ag-in-nevada-devolves-into-mudslinging

Debate between Democrats running for AG in Nevada devolves into mudslinging

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (853+ words) A debate meant to be a discussion of substantive policy issues with the two Democrats running for Nevada attorney general devolved into personal attacks as each candidate claimed their opponent lacked integrity. The Wednesday evening debate hosted by The Nevada…...

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > nevada-makes-small-gains-in-pre-k-enrollment-but-still-lags-behind-national-leaders

Nevada makes small gains in pre-K enrollment, but still lags behind national leaders

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1006+ words) By MORIAH BALINGIT - AP Education Writer The number of 4-year-olds attending state-funded preschools reached record highs last school year, driven by states embracing universal access and an unprecedented $14.4 billion in spending. But the report's authors noted that the gains were…...

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > nevada-candidates-got-millions-in-campaign-donations-in-2026-who-is-backing-them

Nevada candidates got millions in campaign donations in 2026. Who is backing them?

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1775+ words) Tens of millions of dollars poured into Nevada political campaigns from January through March, providing candidates up and down the ballot with the dollars needed to get their name out to the public ahead of the June primary. The reports…...

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > trump-endorses-gop-candidates-in-2-swingy-nevada-house-seats

Trump endorses GOP candidates in 2 swingy Nevada House seats

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (437+ words) President Donald Trump is endorsing video game composer Marty O'Donnell (R) and educator and state Sen. Carrie Buck (R-Henderson), who are both hoping to flip two of Nevada's most competitive House districts. Ahead of his Thursday trip to Las Vegas to…...

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > settelmeyer-backed-by-lombardo-amodei-in-bid-for-open-northern-nevada-congressional-seat

Settelmeyer backed by Lombardo, Amodei in bid for open Northern Nevada congressional seat

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1201+ words) In a major coup for his campaign, Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) and Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) are endorsing former state Senate Minority Leader James Settelmeyer (R) in the crowded open race for the Northern Nevada district. The endorsements mark a boost for…...

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thenevadaindependent.com > article > fewer-candidates-running-for-nevada-school-boards-could-more-pay-draw-them-in

Fewer candidates running for Nevada school boards. Could more pay draw them in?

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (1648+ words) Over her three years on the school board, Brenda Zamora has become a master of balancing her life as a working mom and school board trustee. On a recent Thursday, the 32-year-old mother of three visited two school sites and…...