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Nevada fake electors case can proceed in Clark County, state Supreme Court rules

The decision means criminal proceedings will continue in Clark County, where a jury would likely be more Democratic than other jurisdictions. The state has also pursued forgery charges in Carson City, but that case will likely be withdrawn.

The Assembly chamber inside the Legislature.

Proposed aid program, health care bill details unveiled

The Indy’s tracker will have you covered for key developments on the first day of the 36th special session in Nevada’s history.

The Legislature on the final day of the 83rd session in Carson City.

Nevada Policy Tracker: Issues on the Legislature’s 2025 special session agenda

Other initiatives and topic areas outlined in Gov. Joe Lombardo's proclamation are health care, labor standards, cybersecurity, social services and school zone safety.

The Senate chamber inside the Legislature on the final day of the 83rd session in Carson City on June 2, 2025.

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Second day of Nevada special session continues with more hearings expected

The Indy’s live updates will have you covered for key developments of the 2025 special session.

The Senate chamber inside the Legislature.

Indy Explains

What happens during a special legislative session?

The Nevada Independent has compiled a list of questions surrounding the upcoming special session to provide Nevadans with what you need to know.

Is crime on the Las Vegas Strip growing? These graphs explain.

Nevada lawmakers are set to potentially reintroduce a controversial Resort Corridor Court that would oversee crime.

Gov. Joe Lombardo during his State of the State address inside the Legislature on Jan. 15, 2025, in Carson City.

Lombardo calls special session focused on film tax credits, other ‘unfinished’ business

The special session is set to begin Thursday at 10 a.m. and will “address legislative and budgetary matters requiring urgent action.”

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DraftKings, FanDuel agree to abandon Nevada in favor of prediction markets

The two largest sports betting operators in the U.S. won't seek licensing in Nevada in order to focus efforts on launching prediction markets.

The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower seen on July 14, 2021.

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Crowded portfolio: Seven casinos in Las Vegas, Laughlin and Pahrump bought by VICI

A $1.16 billion buyout and merger leaves Golden Entertainment founder Sartini in charge of the operations. Also, M Resort’s hotel expansion opens Dec. 1.

Travelers pass through baggage claim at Harry Reid International Airport on Nov. 23, 2022.

‘We just want to get home’; Vegas-bound travelers caught up in nationwide flight delays

Airports nationwide have seen delays since the shutdown began because the FAA slows air traffic when it’s short on controllers to ensure flights remain safe.

Gov. Joe Lombardo during his State of the State address inside the Legislature.

What’s on the agenda for Nevada’s upcoming special session?

Many expect for the special session to be announced as early as Wednesday and start Thursday. Still, a number of sources noted that discussions are still ongoing — which has contributed to the dearth of public information about what will be on the agenda.

Voters turn in their mail-in ballots at the Clark County Election Department in North Las Vegas.

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Nevada fake electors case can proceed in Clark County, state Supreme Court rules

Proposed aid program, health care bill details unveiled

Nevada Policy Tracker: Issues on the Legislature’s 2025 special session agenda

Second day of Nevada special session continues with more hearings expected

What happens during a special legislative session?

Is crime on the Las Vegas Strip growing? These graphs explain.

Lombardo calls special session focused on film tax credits, other ‘unfinished’ business

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DraftKings, FanDuel agree to abandon Nevada in favor of prediction markets

Crowded portfolio: Seven casinos in Las Vegas, Laughlin and Pahrump bought by VICI

‘We just want to get home’; Vegas-bound travelers caught up in nationwide flight delays

What’s on the agenda for Nevada’s upcoming special session?

Supreme Court to decide if states including Nevada can count late-arriving mail ballots

Nevada Sens. Rosen, Cortez Masto explain why they voted to end the shutdown

Nevada moves to regulate controversial coyote killing contests

Trump pardons Nevada ‘fake electors’; state cases unaffected, remain pending

Major Clark County teachers union endorses Republican Joe Lombardo for Nevada governor

Clark County schools scrap plan to give superintendent book censorship powers

Are two rural Nevada hospitals at risk of closing after cuts to Medicaid?

Nevada senators Rosen, Cortez Masto cross party lines in vote to end shutdown