Juries have been told that tests found Real Water contained hydrazine, a chemical used in rocket fuel. Its parent company, Affinitylifestyles.com, was headed by Brent Jones, who served as a Republican Nevada state Assembly member from 2016 to 2018.

Assembly District 41, which straddles St. Rose Parkway and includes parts of Henderson and unincorporated parts of Clark County, has long leaned Democratic.

Across the 10 contests most likely to determine whether Democrats secure a two-thirds supermajority in both chambers, the Democratic candidate in six of those races outraised their Republican opponent from July through September.

Advocates and experts warn the decision could compromise efforts to meet a legal mandate to provide public defenders for those in need.

The Indy reached out to the candidates for Assembly District 21 to learn about their policies. Republican April Arndt agreed to an interview, while Assemblywoman Elaine Marzola did not after multiple requests, citing a lack of availability.

The report highlighted the potential for 16,000 high-wage jobs and a $13.5 billion return to Nevada’s economy over 15 years.

With five-term Democratic Assemblywoman Lesley Cohen's upcoming departure, Democrat Joe Dalia and Republican Annette Dawson Owens are vying for the newly open seat.

In separate, in-depth interviews with The Nevada Independent, Assemblywoman Angie Taylor (D-Reno) and Republican candidate Mike Ginsburg answered questions across a wide range of policy areas.

In the open seat, Democrat Ryan Hampton, an addiction recovery advocate is facing off against Lisa Cole, a lawyer and the vice president of an economic development small business.

The order said the plaintiffs lacked standing and did not meet the standard for the “public importance exemption” created by the state Supreme Court.