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Poll: Nevadans support federal intervention to make housing more affordable

Respondents wrote about the challenges low-income renters face, difficulties in saving for a down payment and the high cost of housing.

For second time, judge dismisses GOP lawsuit challenging Nevada voter rolls

In a ruling issued Friday afternoon, Judge Cristina Silva determined that Republicans had again failed to establish standing while arguing that high voter registration rates in five Nevada counties had harmed their overall mission and campaign work.

Indy Education: Meet the state charter school board’s first student member

The first-ever student member of the State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA)’s governing board is looking to bridge the gap between students and charter school leaders.

Could Elko’s Ruby Mountains be home to Nevada’s next ski resort?

Nevada’s iconic Ruby Mountains could be home to Nevada’s next ski resort if the vision of a California businessman and Elko County ranch owner comes to fruition.

In return to Nevada, Obama condemns Trump’s character, touts Harris’ proposals

In remarks lasting about 45 minutes, Obama touted Harris’ record and proposals to address still-too-hig costs, while spending much of his speech denigrating Trump as a man who only looks out for himself.

In long lines, Nevada early voters say this is election of their lifetimes

Each of the 10 people The Nevada Independent interviewed expressed that this was the most important election of their lifetimes.

Meet the candidates who want to bring change to the Clark County schools

Regardless of the outcomes of the general election, the Clark County School Board will look markedly different next year — there will be at least three new trustees joining the 11-member board after three elected incumbents decided not to run again.

In-person early voting is starting in Nevada. Here’s what to know.

Saturday marks the start of in-person early voting — a method that, along with universal mail voting, vastly expands the window of opportunity for Nevadans to cast their ballot and has been newly embraced even on the conservative end of the political spectrum.

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On the record: Assembly District 41 candidates Sandra Jauregui and Rafael Arroyo

Assembly District 41, which straddles St. Rose Parkway and includes parts of Henderson and unincorporated parts of Clark County, has long leaned Democratic.

With supermajority at stake, fundraising battle is tight in key Nevada legislative races

Across the 10 contests most likely to determine whether Democrats secure a two-thirds supermajority in both chambers, the Democratic candidate in six of those races outraised their Republican opponent from July through September.

Millions pour into groups supporting abortion, ranked-choice voting ballot questions

Much of the funding driving the marquee ballot questions is coming from large, out-of-state groups that are working to advance these policies via ballot measures in multiple states and are fueling high-dollar TV ad blitzes.

On the Record: Congressional District 3 candidates Susie Lee and Drew Johnson

Although former President Donald Trump won the district in 2016, Lee has represented it since 2019, winning re-election in 2020 by 3 percentage points and by 4 points in 2022, after it was redrawn to be more favorable to Democrats.

Concerns raised after head of state’s indigent defense efforts fired by governor’s office

Advocates and experts warn the decision could compromise efforts to meet a legal mandate to provide public defenders for those in need.

In Senate debate, Rosen and Brown stick to campaign playbooks

Moderators asked questions on a slew of policy areas, but the two frequently did not answer questions directly, with Rosen often touting her record, and Brown switching gears to criticize Rosen for helping pass the Biden administration.

Plans for Trop site show three hotel towers with 3,000 rooms surrounding A’s ballpark

Clark County will kick off a review process for the plans filed Wednesday. Bally’s wants the initial phase to be built at the same time as the stadium.

A man arrested with guns outside a Trump rally in California is suing the sheriff

On the Record: Assembly District 21 candidate April Arndt

The Indy reached out to the candidates for Assembly District 21 to learn about their policies. Republican April Arndt agreed to an interview, while Assemblywoman Elaine Marzola did not after multiple requests, citing a lack of availability.

Democrats continue fundraising dominance in Nevada congressional races

From July through September, Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) raised about $3.5 million more than her GOP opponent, Sam Brown. In the three House races in Southern Nevada, Democrats raked in hundreds of thousands more than their opponents.

Website linking Assembly candidate to Taliban supporters called Islamophobic

A website launched last month by Republican Assembly candidate Brandon Davis alleges his Democratic opponent, Hanadi Nadeem, a practicing Muslim, supports and admires Taliban sympathizers.

Ex-Las Vegas-area Democratic politician gets at least 28 years in prison for killing reporter

Standing in shackles before the judge on Wednesday, Robert Telles offered “deepest condolences” to Jeff German's family but again denied responsibility for the reporter's death.