Voters can no longer select their preferred party at the DMV. Instead, new voters’ information is transmitted to their county election office, and when their eligibility is confirmed, they are mailed a form to select their political party.

The Nevada Independent has compiled a brief overview of important legislation that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026

Congress can’t change a policy that will tax gamblers on money they didn’t win before it goes into effect, but lawmakers are eyeing an early 2026 fix.

We asked the Nevada delegation about their favorite holiday traditions.

Nevada’s sole GOP congressman offered an hour of his time for a wide-ranging end-of-year interview with The Indy’s editorial team.

Investors were behind 1 in 5 Vegas Valley home sales in the last 15 years, and institutional buying has become a key scapegoat for fast-rising prices.

The programs' federal funds were paused over the summer due to the state's delay in submitting a key financial report for 2024.

This major shift in federal drug policy could open new avenues for medical research and ease the tax burden on Nevada cannabis businesses.

A federal judge also granted a temporary injunction on fines and penalties for homeowners offering short-term rentals, violating Clark County’s regulations.

Former state engineer Adam Sullivan, who was terminated amid a water rights struggle in an overtapped basin, said he “faced pressure” to change decisions.

In a more than 230-page report, outside analysts uncovered a lack of supervisors on duty at night, possible lapses in compliance with federal requirements to reduce prison sexual assaults and yearslong waits to resolve prisoner grievances.

Protesters allege Metro officers went overboard at a June demonstration where 100 people were arrested.

Putting an end to more than a decade of inaction and indecision, Nevada lawmakers on Wednesday finalized a state regulation for controversial coyote killing competitions on a 7-5 vote.

The taxi industry has faced setbacks and a 50 percent reduction in ridership since ride-sharing firms started operating in Las Vegas. Were regulations to blame?

The departure is unexpected. The state engineer often serves under multiple governors, and the role requires expertise in complicated water laws.

After the crime bill was reworked by Democrats, the new law will now curtail the ability of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to act on school grounds. It will also require the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) to create a detainee locator for all incarcerated people, including those waiting to be picked up by ICE.

Calculations show the Legislature authorized about $1.5 billion in bond funding, or roughly $253 million more than was originally allocated.

Legislators passed AB6 to keep school zones safe for children. The bill goes into effect July 1, before the 2026-2027 school year begins.

First responders say the legislation is critical for protecting those who are putting their lives on the line. Others warn of financial fallout.

The program will primarily support babies born during Trump's administration, although some children 10 and under may also be eligible.