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In an interview with The Nevada Independent, Lombardo said that, though "all the chips fall on me" as head administrator at Metro, there also "absolutely" remains some legislative culpability for those increases.Â

Lombardo is eagerly trying to shed the moniker of "Sanctuary Joe" over his immigration decisions and criticism from Republican primary frontrunner Dean Heller that "Las Vegas became a sanctuary city."

IndyFest: Nevada Latino focus group weighs in on police reform, migrants at the border
By Michelle RindelsNevada Latinos voted for Joe Biden at about twice the rate they voted for Donald Trump, but many indicated that they would be open to voting Republican.

Independent Poll: Non-major party voters place Sisolak behind Lombardo, neck-and-neck with Heller
By Tabitha Mueller, Sean GolonkaIn match-ups between Gov. Steve Sisolak and the two GOP gubernatorial frontrunners, non-major party voters placed the governor even with Heller and about 5 points behind Lombardo.

Independent Poll: Heller leads Lombardo among likely GOP voters in governor's primary
By Tabitha Mueller, Sean GolonkaWith less than 10 months until Nevada's primary election, former U.S. Sen. Dean Heller and Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo lead the crowded pool of candidates seeking to oust Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak.

Independent Poll: Sisolak, Cortez Masto hold slim leads over likely GOP opponents
By Tabitha Mueller, Sean GolonkaWith just over a year to go before the 2022 midterm elections, Democrats at the top of the ticket hold narrow leads over their likely GOP opponents.

How to watch IndyFest Day 2: Exclusive poll results, talk with Pete Buttigieg
By The Nevada Independent StaffA talk with a cabinet secretary, a discussion on the future of online gaming and one of the first major polls of two marquee Nevada races await attendees Sunday at IndyFest.

Amodei 'torn' between gubernatorial bid and possibly serving in GOP majority, will make decision this month
By Humberto Sanchez"I'll be honest with you, I'm torn," Amodei said in an interview Friday, when asked which way he is leaning.

Democratic former Assemblywoman Spiegel joins race for secretary of state
By Jannelle CalderonFormer Assemblywoman Ellen Spiegel (D-Henderson) has jumped into the race for secretary of state, the latest candidate to announce a bid for an office that took center stage in the 2020 election.Â

The ad, paid for by Better Nevada PAC, juxtaposes footage of "radical, anti-police riots" in other cities during protests against police brutality last year with idyllic footage of Lombardo talking and walking through suburban parks and neighborhoods.

Rural counties team up with GOP governor candidate Gilbert's law firm to oppose COVID restrictions
By Sean GolonkaDuring the Wednesday county commission meeting, Gilbert railed against Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak and the state's COVID-19 emergency declaration, as he pitched his services to the county.

PAC led by former Lt. Gov. Hutchison reloads ahead of 2022 midterms with $2 million contribution
By Riley SnyderDriving the PAC's fundraising total was a $2 million contribution made on June 29 by a company that lists prominent Las Vegas businessman Robert T. Bigelow as its sole officer.

Federal, state election officials stymie rural Lander County commissioners' proposed 2020 election audit
By Sean GolonkaState election officials and the Department of Justice intervened last week to thwart an attempt by Lander County commissioners to audit the county's electronic voting machines.

Non-major party voters now make up plurality of registered Nevada voters for first time in state history
By Jannelle CalderonFor what appears the first time in Nevada history, non-major party voters have surpassed Democrat and Republican voters.Â

Republican Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) announced Saturday that former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt will be running for Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto's U.S. Senate seat.

Amodei, over a cancer scare, weighs congressional seniority in decision to run for governor
By Humberto SanchezAs the only Republican in the delegation, he also said he feels some responsibility to be the lone voice for Republican principles, which he could do more effectively than a freshman lawmaker.

Poll: Majority of Nevada voters in favor of moving from caucuses to primary elections
By Sean GolonkaA recent poll of roughly 800 registered Nevada voters found that a majority of respondents are in favor of political parties using primary elections, rather than caucuses, to select a presidential nominee.

Cortez Masto, Susie Lee again lead second quarter fundraising tallies as 2022 money race ramps up
By Jacob SolisNevada's incumbent Democrats padded their campaign war chests through the second quarter, with Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and Rep. Susie Lee leading their respective fields.

Cortez Masto banks $2.8 million in second quarter fundraising as 2022 money race ramps up
By Jacob SolisThis quarter's fundraising numbers come as national Democrats seek to shore up their campaign bank accounts across more than a half-dozen states, including Nevada.

Democratic Rep. Susie Lee reported more than $600,000 in second quarter fundraising Friday, an amount that boosted her cash on hand to more than $925,000.