The Nevada Independent

Your state. Your news. Your voice.

The Nevada Independent

Behind the Bar

Bill would settle lengthy debate about whether local jurisdictions can implement rent control

Sen. Edgar Flores (D-Las Vegas) opened the conversation about SB371 — a bill that would explicitly name rent control as a local issue that would be managed by local governments — with a look back at a debate from 2015. 

Sign up for our newsletters

The Daily Indy
Sent each morning, our flagship newsletter includes a quote of the day, notes from the editor, our latest stories and op-eds, info on upcoming events and featured social media posts from around the state.
Indy Elections
Compiled by The Indy's elections team, this newsletter rounds up the latest news and trends from the 2024 Nevada campaign trail.
Indy Environment
Written by energy and environment reporter Amy Alonzo, this weekly newsletter is a roundup of environmental goings-on in Nevada and the West.
Indy Gaming
Howard Stutz’s weekly dive into what’s innovative and interesting in Nevada’s gaming, sports and hospitality industries and how it’s shaping the rest of the world.
DC Download
Gabby Birenbaum’s Saturday newsletter brings you the latest news on Nevadans in Washington and how federal policy affects Nevada.
Indy Education
A recap of the top education stories from the week, profiles of interesting staff and students, plus details of family-friendly events and resources throughout the state.

Bill looks to relax teacher evaluations

As the state struggles to recruit and retain teachers, a bill by Assemblywoman Brittney Miller (D-Las Vegas) would allow certain teachers to take one year off of evaluation. 

Behind the Bar: The push for a smaller Board of Regents

In today’s edition: A look at the latest push to reshape the board in charge of higher education, vis-a-vis how many people get to be on the board. Plus, a new poll finds a supermajority of respondents don’t know about the public option.

Behind the Bar: Snow day edition

In today’s (slightly abridged) edition: Winter weather returns — with a vengeance! Plus, the governor signs a budget maneuvering bill and a quick look at tribal water issues.

7455 Arroyo Crossing Pkwy Suite 220 Las Vegas, NV 89113
© 2024 THE NEVADA INDEPENDENT
Privacy PolicyRSSContactNewslettersSupport our Work
The Nevada Independent is a project of: Nevada News Bureau, Inc. | Federal Tax ID 27-3192716