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Democratic groups spend millions to meddle in GOP governor primary

It’s part of a national trend by Democratic groups to meddle in Republican primaries ahead of the 2022 midterm elections, aiming to knock presumed frontrunners down a peg.

A politically connected testing company had contracts across Nevada. Its tests didn’t work.

State and local officials across Nevada signed agreements with Northshore Clinical Labs, a COVID testing laboratory run by men with local political connections. There was only one problem: Its tests didn’t work.

Executive: Financing of Allegiant Stadium not threatened by Raiders upheaval

The operations and funding of the $2 billion Allegiant Stadium, including the $750 million in public financing, are not endangered by the turmoil surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders.

Sisolak, Rosen and other top Democrats oppose ranked-choice voting measure

Cannizzaro echoed that opposition, saying in a statement that “locking this change into the state constitution is risky and would make it nearly impossible to fix if things go wrong.”

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On the Record: Democratic House candidate Amy Vilela on climate, health care and Ukraine

Vilela said her opponent could have fought for “bold, progressive policies that would make a real change in working class lives” but has not done so during her nearly decade holding the seat.

Republicans turn to old playbook linking crime to immigration as election season heats up

Nevada televisions have been bombarded for weeks with messaging echoes from a decade ago — pointing to surging encounters at the southern border, juxtaposing images of tattooed gang members alongside rival politicians amid a rise in both violent crime and migrants at the southern border.

Coalition hopes to seize infrastructure bill opportunity, expand railroads in Nevada

As it stands, only one active Amtrak line runs through Nevada, connecting Sacramento to Reno, which then goes on to connect to Winnemucca, Elko and, eventually, Salt Lake City. Las Vegas has no passenger rail service. But a new group is looking to change rail in the state as a whole, and state leaders are eyeing the possibilities as well.

Indy DC Download: Out of legislative options, Nevada’s congressional Democrats say abortion, other rights now on the ballot

The Senate failed to advance legislation this week that would codify nationwide access to abortion following the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that showed the court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade.

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Titus facing hardest race in recent years to retain seat in newly competitive district

With the new District 1 boundaries and demographics, Republican candidates are sensing the opportunity to flip the seat held by Titus.

Housing aid dominates local government plans for spending COVID relief money

Alleviating the pain of sharp rent and home price increases continues to dominate Nevada local governments’ priority lists as they spend millions in federal pandemic response dollars, officials reported to lawmakers.

Gaming regulators approve MGM Resorts' purchase of the Cosmopolitan operations

The Nevada Gaming Commission approved the $1.6 billion sale of the operations of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas to MGM Resorts. The is expected to close next week.

Indy Explains: What is the tip allocation rate and why is the Culinary Union protesting it?

The IRS has increased tip allocation rates by anywhere from 50 percent to 60 percent higher than pre-pandemic, which in turn increased taxes on income for hospitality workers.

With Cosmopolitan sale nearing, Blackstone still has money on Vegas

Blackstone Group said its goodbye as the operator of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas by awarding all 5,400 employees a bonus of $5,000 - a $27 million payout.

‘Another challenging year:’ Nevada faces continued wildfire risk amid drought

This week’s Indy Environment newsletter focuses on the drought and how Nevada officials are preparing for the wildfire season this year.

How to participate in Nevada’s 2022 primary election

Candidates filed for office in March, and the primary election will whittle down that field before the general election in November.

Indy Gaming: Century Gaming leadership eases Nevada regulators’ worries about Accel takeover

Century Gaming props up Accel Entertainment; International travel growing at Reid Airport; DraftKings loves California; Titus promotes grant legislation; and more in this week's Indy Gaming.

Washoe school board confirms Susan Enfield as its new leader

The Washoe County School Board of Trustees inked an employment contract Tuesday evening with Susan Enfield, making her selection as the district’s next superintendent official.

Indy Q+A: An exit interview with outgoing Washoe County schools leader

As students and teachers wrap up the final weeks of the school year, Washoe County Superintendent Kristen McNeill is doing the same — except, in her case, it will be a final goodbye.

Laxalt, Brown face off in first debate of Republican Senate primary

In their first debate of the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, former Attorney General Adam Laxalt and newcomer Sam Brown collided over personal histories and “election integrity."

Free from donation limits, PACs pour millions into governor’s race, ballot questions

While individual candidates are subject to a $10,000 contribution limit per cycle ($5,000 each for the primary and general), political action committees in Nevada are allowed to raise and spend unlimited amounts.