State officials acknowledged the shortfall and said they have already made revisions to the proposed budget, but an $85 million deficit remains with those changes included.

Jackson is believed to be the first formerly incarcerated legislator in state history. In Carson City he wants to build on his work as an organizer for progressive groups.

The Republican governor focused on combating crime, bringing more accountability to public education and overhauling the state’s health care system.

Two days after the State of the State, The Nevada Independent’s legislative team brings you the inside scoop on some of the policies discussed during the address. Keep an eye out Sunday for our annotated edition of the State of the State.

The Republican governor also pledged to split the Department of Health and Human Services and increase education accountability measures, as he kicks off the final legislative session before his 2026 re-election bid.

Welcome to our first edition of Behind the Bar for the 83rd legislative session. The newsletter will have a slightly different format this year but still provide you with essential updates on the Legislature twice a week (possibly more).

Colleagues say she shaped the lobbying corps by taking younger lobbyists under her wing, coordinating coffee meetings and celebrating their successes.

It’s not yet clear how the dissolution of the partnership will affect the two separate efforts to expand Nevada’s film tax credit program.

With more than 1,000 bills reviewed during each 120-day session, the 200-some measures drafted so far are a fraction of what lawmakers will consider in 2025.

Hospitality companies, which have grappled with homelessness on the Las Vegas Strip, are expected to make significant financial contributions to the project. But it’s also attracted some pushback from legislators.