The Nevada Independent

Football is back. So are prediction markets, but not in Nevada

Legal maneuvers sent Kalshi and others to the sidelines. Meanwhile, Caesars expands its footprint in the state by adding the SuperBook to its roster.

Is Nevada in for a wet and wild winter?

A very strong, or "super," El Niño, is forecast for this winter. Historical records, however, show that even very strong El Niños have variable effects on Nevada, with some portions of the state receiving above-normal precipitation and other portions receiving below-normal precipitation.

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Why a Nevada congressional candidate is pro-Yucca Mountain

Plus: What Gov. Joe Lombardo plans if he wins re-election.

Where do the candidates in Nevada's 4th Congressional District stand on the issues?

Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) and Cody Whipple (R) are squaring off for the seat spanning North Las Vegas and central Nevada. Here's what they believe.

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Trump administration demands Nevada keep all 2024 election records

The Trump administration is requiring that Nevada election officials maintain all records from the 2024 election — beyond what federal law requires — threatening civil or criminal penalties if the state does not comply.

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To sue or not to sue? Legal fights against feds a major theme in attorney general race

With two years left in Trump's second term, the next attorney general will face a key question: Keep up the deluge of lawsuits against the federal administration or scale them back?

Candidates in fast-growing North Las Vegas share views on growth, affordability and more

Once teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, North Las Vegas is making a comeback. These prospective leaders say they're ready to tackle its big-city challenges.

We're not Vegas and that's OK: Northern Nevada leaders tout right-sized development

Washoe County casinos are hitting their best numbers since tribal gaming decimated the market nearly two decades ago. The recovery is helping in other ways.

Can the high-profile reentry program Hope for Prisoners survive its founder's fall from grace?

In the wake of Jon Ponder's arrest on sexual assault charges, program graduates and reform advocates consider where the organization goes from here.

A new library as seen during the grand opening of the first Strong Start Academy at Lorenzi Park in Las Vegas.

As childcare costs rise and subsidies shrink, plans for 2027 reforms take shape in Nevada

Nevada's income cutoff for its government-funded childcare subsidies is the lowest in the nation, a threshold some experts say makes it difficult for parents to afford care.

Everyone wants to win working-class voters. But have they realized many are women?

Working-class people, and especially women, have rarely had a seat at the political table, though they make up nearly half of working-class voters. After Democrats fumbled their advantage by misunderstanding what resonated with working-class voters, they see an opening this midterm cycle.

Report on child deaths has welfare agencies asking: Do we need new laws or more resources?

The report comes amid increased scrutiny of state and county welfare agencies from recent lawsuits and other findings.

Where do the candidates for Nevada's most competitive House seat stand on the issues?

Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) and Marty O'Donnell (R) are facing off in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District. They explain their positions.

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Lee's latest ad buy kicks off with spot targeting O'Donnell's support for Trump

The seven-figure campaign brings Democratic ad spending in the race to more than $6 million this election cycle.

Trump administration subpoenas Nevada election officials

The Nevada Secretary of State's Office has received seven voter-related Department of Justice subpoenas from the FBI over the past three months, it confirmed to The Nevada Independent on Thursday.

ICE arrests hit record highs in Nevada over the summer

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 203 people in Nevada across a two-week span from late June to early July, by far the most people arrested in a two-week period in Nevada on record.

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In rare GOP-leaning Assembly seat, candidates split on the blue wave — and everything else

Assembly District 2 is the only genuinely competitive Nevada legislative seat that leans Republican this cycle. That distinction carries extra weight this year, as national polling has shown Democrats modestly favored heading into the midterms.

Stadium Authority approves $75M in public money for Allegiant Stadium upgrade

Board members said the enhancement to the north entrance was needed; Raiders to pay $83M of the costs.

The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center in Storey County.

Storey County is a hub for Nevada data centers. It wants to rein in state tax breaks.

The county submitted a sweeping proposal to the Nevada Legislature Tuesday to shorten the length of tax incentives, impose stricter spending requirements and prohibit tax breaks for data centers located on federal land.

Nevada elections chief blasts Trump admin as "careless" as it enacts new mail voting rules

A new whistleblower report warns thousands of mail ballots could go undelivered as plans are rushed into place. Nevada's secretary of state says he's concerned.