Nevada was one of two states that experienced a small increase in overdose deaths, which experts attribute to factors such as poor mental health, the makeup of the drug supply and delays in trends.  

Although the order would only affect future births, it could have a profound impact on Nevada. The state has the highest per-capita number of mixed status families in the nation, and more than 12 percent of U.S. born residents in Nevada have at least one immigrant parent.

A spokesperson for Gov. Joe Lombardo said Nevada does not currently anticipate any changes to Medicaid, which covers abortion costs under certain circumstances.

After a recent audit showed it failed to bill for tens of millions of dollars in firefighting services performed in other states, the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) has recovered more than two-thirds of that money, according to State Forest and Fire Warden Kacey KC.

In the final days of the legislative session, it looked like major changes could be coming to state elections. But Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed many election bills, meaning voters, candidates and elected officials should not expect big changes.

The agreement, known as 287(g), allows Metro officers to hold undocumented people in custody for an additional two days so ICE can pick them up. It also requires participating Metro personnel to report all encounters with individuals who assert claims of U.S. citizenship to ICE.

The proposed creation of a $3.7 billion U.S. Wildland Fire Service at the Department of Interior has raised some eyebrows. Nevada fire officials say whether they are one firefighting agency or several, they will continue to work together.

Since 2024, billion-dollar companies, including TripAdvisor and Dropbox, relocated to Nevada. More than a dozen others have announced plans to incorporate there.