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Here's where Nevada's 2026 treasurer candidates stand on the issues

See where the candidates stand on everything from divesting from controversial companies to expanding college savings programs.

Republicans keep saying Aaron Ford's policies will cost $18B. Here's why it's misleading.

Gov. Joe Lombardo's campaign issued a report claiming that Attorney General Aaron Ford's proposed agenda as governor would cost $18 billion. The truth is much more complicated.

Will Reno's $1 billion airport remake take tourism to the next level?

More direct flights and international carriers, along with additional food options in the concourses, are expected to boost visitation and the economy.

The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center in Storey County.

Could Nevada's tech epicenter run out of water? That's the big question in an ongoing suit

For nearly two years, the developer of the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center has traded legal barbs with the quasi-governmental entity that provides water to companies.

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Why Hybrid Healthcare Is a Business Imperative for Employers in Nevada

A massive data center in rural Nevada is one step closer to being built

Lyon County commissioners voted 3-1 Thursday to approve a zoning change needed to build the massive Monarch Data Center near Yerington, clearing a hurdle for a data center development even as many other jurisdictions in the state look to pause or re-assess data center buildout.

Traffic passes under the City of Las Vegas sign on July 14, 2021.

ICE is looking to lease parking spots in downtown Las Vegas. Here's what we know.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking to lease 25 new parking spaces in Las Vegas according to a federal notice, potentially hinting at further plans to expand the agency's footprint in the city.

Amodei still refuses to back Flippo as rift between the two Republicans grows

In an interview with The Nevada Independent, the retiring Northern Nevada congressman shredded his likely successor's campaign.

From abortion to taxes: Where Nevada's 2026 governor candidates stand on the issues

We compare the policy positions of Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) and Attorney General Aaron Ford (D), from abortion to taxes.

Does Nevada law require menstrual products in boys' bathrooms?

Find out in our latest fact brief.

Trump talks up Nevada GOP candidates in Vegas while touting the economy and tax policies

Gov. Joe Lombardo made a surprise appearance, saying the president's ties with wealthy business owners help Nevadans.

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Three GOP polls show Lombardo with sizable lead in Nevada governor's race

The surveys buck a trend in already-released surveys that showed a neck-and-neck race for governor. The three polls show Lombardo ahead of Ford by 9, 12 and 7 percentage points. One of the results is outside the poll's margin of error.

A court pushed back against Clark County Airbnb limits. County might have a new way to crack down

The county is newly taking aim at platforms that turn a blind eye to listing unlicensed lodging.

Marty O'Donnell is running for Congressional District 3.

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O'Donnell launches first TV ad of the general election, plans more than $2M in spending

The spot foregrounds voters' concerns about affordability and dissatisfaction with government while nodding to his video game soundtracks.

Indy Elections

Can Aaron Ford pass his ambitious education plan without raising taxes?

In today's edition: Can Aaron Ford's promise not to raise taxes coexist with his other plans? Plus: Sen. Jacky Rosen's (D-NV) Senate floor strategy pays off, a paid family leave bill returns, and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is coming to town.

Staff greets students at the rebuilt Red Rock Elementary School on Aug. 12, 2024. (Jeff Scheid/The Nevada Independent)

Clark County superintendent touts transportation grants, no layoffs ahead of school year

Superintendent Jhone Ebert said in a Monday interview the Clark County School District is just about fully staffed, which has brought stability ahead of the first day.

Nevada LG sues ethics commission, seeks reversal of fine over transgender athlete task force

The suit, filed in Clark County District Court in early July, alleges that there were no violations of state ethics laws and that the ethics complaint centered "mostly on unsubstantiated claims."

The Nevada Supreme Court building in Las Vegas.

Nevada crime victims want Supreme Court to force action on delayed payment requests

The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada is asking the Nevada Supreme Court to force the state to immediately issue decisions on whether crime victims are eligible for compensation.

Clark County files ethics complaint on ex-employee hired by major vendor

Audit report reveals that a former juvenile director, fired for racial remarks, took a job at a company with a contract he had overseen while in office.

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No land? No problem: Why many Nevada data centers don't own the land they're asking to develop

When Copia Power unveiled plans for the Monarch Data Center — a 4.6 million-square-foot complex spanning 505 acres in rural Lyon County — it did so without owning a single acre of the land the project would sit on. That's not unheard of.