As a tiny seedling began sprouting in the forest along Mount Rose Highway west of Reno, the Vietnam War was ending under President Gerald Ford, the price of gas was 53 cents per gallon and the Kool-Aid man made his first television commercial appearance. Today, 50 years later, that seedling has grown into Silver Belle, a 53-foot-tall red fir that is the first Capitol Christmas tree to be harvested from Nevada.

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is set to expire at the end of the year. Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) thinks he can save it.

The pair were among the small group of moderate Democrats who provided enough votes to end the shutdown this week, angering many members of their own party.

The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats, including Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), agreed to proceed.

Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno said he’d obtained his Democratic colleagues’ vehicle identification numbers, sparking a heated argument during a committee hearing.

The state’s senators and Democratic House members sent a letter on Monday asking the administration to promise not to restart nuclear explosions.

The money will boost access to food at pantries statewide, but some legislators want to send cash directly to affected Nevadans instead.

Democratic members of Congress slammed the proposal as dangerous and unnecessary.

Nevada’s congressional delegation have been active in town halls and press calls, blaming their political opponents for the fallout.

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, one of just two Democrats to back the GOP funding bill, said Republicans need to negotiate on ACA subsidies.

The House and Senate will now negotiate a final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, likely directing millions to state military facilities.

With air traffic controllers calling out sick and small business loans on pause, Nevada lawmakers on both sides express concern.

In this edition of the Indy Elections newsletter: National Dems pounce on redistricting proposal, unions push play on film tax credits and Annie Black is back.

Most essential services will remain operating — but Nevadans should prepare for potential delays

The continuing resolution that would have funded the government through late November failed to clear the necessary 60-vote threshold Tuesday night.

Health care experts warn the rising overall costs, coupled with the expiration of the ACA subsidies, could create a vicious cycle.

New Treasury guidance provides more clarity about the policy first proposed by President Donald Trump in Las Vegas last year and codified by the Republican megabill passed this summer.

While "contentious negotiations" continue regarding usage and the ongoing water crisis of the Colorado River, Rep. Susie Lee (D-NV) hosted the third annual Water Summit at Springs Preserve in Las Vegas on Aug. 28.

Sen. Jacky Rosen has been an ardent supporter of Israel, but led the call and said more needs to be done to stop civilian suffering in Gaza.

Nevada public radio stations brace for impact after the Senate passed a bill revoking more than $7.5 million in previously approved funding for local public broadcasting.