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Nevada's newest state park was once a 'divorce ranch' and Army vehicle testing site
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (934+ words) Nevada's newest state park stands out for what it doesn't have. Modern development. Noise. Or even a name. Nevada State Parks and Western Rivers Conservancy announced early Wednesday a more than 1,600-acre land conveyance to the state to create Nevada's…...
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....
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…...
Can nonpartisan voters vote in Nevada's primaries?
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (175+ words) Although Nevadans registered as nonpartisan cannot vote in major party primaries, there are a host of races in which they can still vote. Many local government and all judicial contests are open for nonpartisans in Nevada's June 9, 2026, primary. However, primaries…...
Fate of prediction markets in Nevada, elsewhere likely up to courts
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (1382+ words) I covered the legalization and subsequent expansion of sports betting. That process took the better part of a decade. The rocketlike pace of the prediction market debate could land the matter at the nation's highest court faster than anyone "predicted....
Trump endorses GOP candidates in 2 swingy Nevada House seats
5+ mon, 1+ hour 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…...
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…...
Trump to visit Nevada next week, tout 'no tax on tips' policy
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (359+ words) President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Nevada next week, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. The trip will showcase two of the president's signature economic policies, 'no tax on tips' and 'no tax on overtime,' with Tax…...
Which 2028 presidential hopefuls are coming to Nevada? We're tracking their visits.
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (957+ words) Just as publishing a splashy memoir or appearing frequently on TV can signal a growing interest in running for president, trips to Nevada suggest that a politician is laying the groundwork for a 2028 bid. Nevada Democrats are pushing hard to…...
Kalshi loses appeal, Nevada judge keeps the company on the sidelines
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (580+ words) A Nevada judge extended the ban on prediction market Kalshi from offering sports contracts in Nevada for another 14 days, adding that he plans to issue a preliminary injunction sought by the Gaming Control Board once the language is finalized. According…...