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Hundreds of Nevada voters fixed signature issues in time; other mail ballots tossed

A few thousand Nevadans had their primary election ballots flagged for missing or mismatched signatures that needed fixing; several did not respond and their ballots were ultimately disqualified.

Indy Gaming: Latest Vegas sports arena and resort ready for possible NBA expansion

The hiring veteran sports executive Marc Badain and long-time Strip resort president Randy Morton was seen as an acceleration in the efforts by Oak View Group's plans for $3 billion complex in Las Vegas. More in Indy Gaming.

Sisolak signs order protecting those seeking access to abortion

Gov. Steve Sisolak signed an executive order Tuesday implementing protections for anyone seeking or providing abortion services or other reproductive health care within the Silver State.

Supreme Court: Ranked-choice voting can go to ballot, but not tax petitions, vouchers

The Nevada Supreme Court ruled on three major election cases Tuesday that reshape the November ballot, allowing an initiative proposing open primaries and ranked-choice voting to proceed while voiding another measure proposing a voucher-style education program.

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Nevada approves cannabis lounge regulations, opening door to public marijuana use

It would also represent the first major expansion of Nevada’s cannabis industry in years, and stands to expand a largely homogenous industry to include people adversely affected by the so-called war on drugs.

Las Vegas man involved in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection pleads guilty to felony charges

Las Vegas resident Nathaniel DeGrave pled guilty to felony charges Monday in connection with his part in the insurrection in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

As more faculty leave Nevada colleges, who will replace them?

But as the incentives to stay or enter higher education have diminished, faculty and administrators told The Nevada Independent they’ve seen a visible rise in faculty and staff leaving their institutions or fleeing higher education altogether — and a pipeline of new talent that bears little resemblance to its pre-pandemic form.

Nevada teachers feel priced out of homeownership, living alone

Education leaders are worried about what the state of the economy portends for educators who are struggling to afford housing at a time when schools are struggling to recruit and retain them.

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Indy DC Download: Congress sends Biden first gun bill since 1994 assault weapons ban

Congress sent President Biden legislation to curb gun violence, including a provision introduced as a separate bill by Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) in 2021.

Supreme Court overturns right to abortion, igniting the 2022 campaign season

The Supreme Court issued an expected opinion Friday overturning a 50-year constitutional right to abortion and igniting an issue that could play a significant role in the November midterm elections.

Nevadans urge lawmakers to try again to end rapid summary eviction process

Quentin Savwoir, a member of the Nevada Housing Justice Alliance, said Nevada’s unique seven-day eviction law is merely a matter of failed policy.

County leaders vote to certify results of primary election after skeptics push back

Elected officials across Nevada met to canvass the votes from the June election on Friday, giving their seal of approval to the results even as dozens of public commenters gathered to try to block certification.

‘A subtraction problem:’ A shrinking Colorado River faces sharp, sudden cuts

This week’s Indy Environment newsletter looks at a recent announcement from the federal government calling for significant reductions in Colorado River use.

Gaming commission OKs Legends Bay Casino in Sparks; summer opening planned

Legends Bay Casino in Sparks is expected to open later this summer after its developers received final regulatory approval Thursday from the Nevada Gaming Commission.

Station Casinos agrees to $80,000 fine for sports wagering malfunctions

Station Casinos agreed to pay an $80,000 fine to Nevada gaming regulators to settle a two-count complaint concerning serious glitches in the company’s sports wagering system at Red Rock Resort.

Joey Gilbert vows to contest election, alleges deficiencies after losing GOP governor primary

In a follow-up email, campaign spokesman Paul White said that Gilbert “100% believes he received the most votes” and is working through all possible legal channels with the goal of overturning the results.

Report: Nevada GOP chairman served FBI search warrant over ‘alternate elector’ actions

8 News Now reported that agents seized McDonald’s cell phone as part of the investigation and issued a second search warrant involving the state party secretary James DeGraffenreid, but could not find him as of Wednesday evening.

As Nevada begins giving COVID vaccine to small children, some parents breathe sigh of relief

Erik Eisenberg, a 38-year-old executive for the Las Vegas Aviators, said he and his wife felt particularly impatient over the last four months as the vaccine approval for children under 5 was delayed multiple times this year.

Severe wildfire seasons threaten Northern Nevada's outdoor recreation culture

Northern Nevada is famous for its beautiful outdoors, including Lake Tahoe and an abundance of camping sites and trails to explore. But the outdoor recreation that is a cultural staple for the region may be cut short by another summer tradition: wildfire season.

Nevada Democrats make their case to be the first-in-the-nation primary state

Nevada Democratic Party Chair Judith Whitmer and three other state Democrats made the case to national party officials Wednesday that the Silver State should hold the first presidential primary.