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D.C. Download: Three Nevada takeaways from the DNC
A train of up-and-coming Democratic stars stopped by the Nevada delegation's breakfasts in Chicago this week to address the Silver State delegates whose influence will be paramount come the next competitive Democratic presidential primary.
Indy Explains: Banning slavery? Question 4 on the 2024 Nevada Ballot 
The ballot question would remove language from the Nevada Constitution that allows the use of slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishment. 
In Vegas, Trump touts proposal to end taxes on tipped wages

In Vegas, Trump touts proposal to end taxes on tipped wages

By Eric Neugeboren, Isabella Aldrete, Gabby Birenbaum
Trump repeated his typical freewheeling campaign messaging and attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, whose he called a "copycat" and "flip-flopper" for also seeking to end taxes on tips.
RFK Jr. still likely to appear on Nevada ballot despite suspending campaign
A still-pending lawsuit from the Nevada Democratic Party to kick Kennedy off the ballot would presumably be the only way he would be removed from the ballot.
How Nevada colleges and universities are encouraging students to vote
UNR and Truckee Meadows Community College are launching programs this fall that aim to increase turnout and make it easier for college students to vote.
NV Supreme Court declines to weigh in after Washoe County recount controversy
Supreme Court judges wrote that the "matter is moot" because the commissioners voted 4-1 to certify the election results.
Who's behind one of Nevada's biggest Democratic donors? It's a secret.
The Nevada Alliance has given more than $7 million to left-leaning causes, but does not have to disclose its donors because of federal tax reporting rules.
Trump will campaign across the country this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris
The former president and Republican nominee has appeared at times in denial about the reality that Harris, and not President Joe Biden, is now his rival.
Indy Explains: Question 3 would see ranked-choice voting, open primaries in Nevada
If voters pass the measure, Nevada would become the third state to implement statewide ranked-choice voting, after Maine and Alaska.
Poll: Harris leads Trump among Nevada Latino voters

Poll: Harris leads Trump among Nevada Latino voters

By Isabella Aldrete
The survey, released Wednesday, found that Harris is viewed favorably by nearly all Latino demographics groups in Nevada.
Harris unveils policy proposals to address affordable housing crisis

Harris unveils policy proposals to address affordable housing crisis

By Eric Neugeboren, Tabitha Mueller
The proposals build off plans pushed by President Joe Biden by calling for more home construction and greater financial relief for homeowners.
Poll: Harris winning back Nevada Latino voters who soured on Biden, Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris is outperforming President Joe Biden by 12 percentage points among registered Hispanic voters in Nevada.
Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enact
Experts say there's a reason Congress hasn't made such a change on taxed tips already -- it would be complicated, not to mention enormously costly.
'We're happy again': Harris and Walz bring new enthusiasm to presidential race in Nevada
Saturday's rally — an hourslong affair that was bigger (and louder) than any Nevada event held by Biden — captured the wave of enthusiasm that has supercharged the Harris campaign.
Rosen posts big lead over Brown in latest Nevada Senate poll
Though Rosen has consistently led Brown since he announced his bid for Senate, the poll's results are some of the best for Rosen this cycle.
Judge allows Green Party to remain on Nevada presidential ballot
The party's appearance on November's general election ballot will be the first in Nevada in 16 years.
Indy Explains: Question 2 on the 2024 Nevada ballot

Indy Explains: Question 2 on the 2024 Nevada ballot

By Isabella Aldrete
Advocates say that Question 2 on the 2024 ballot would update antiquated language — that has been in the state's governing charter since Nevada's statehood in 1864 — to be more inclusive toward people with disabilities and their spectrum of needs.
At massive Vegas rally, Harris energizes Democrats, pledges to end tax on tips
In front of more than 12,000 people, Harris and Walz pitched themselves as the only candidates in the race fighting for people's freedoms.
In Las Vegas, Kamala Harris sees a chance to improve her odds of winning
Harris is hoping to drive a wedge with Republicans by focusing on issues such as access to abortion and repairs to the U.S. immigration system.
New Nevada poll sees Harris with biggest lead over Trump yet
A new poll of likely Nevada voters found Vice President Kamala Harris with a nearly 6 percentage point lead over former President Donald Trump — the largest lead for a Democrat in any presidential poll of Nevadans this cycle.