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

Dena Schmidt submitted a resignation letter Aug. 22 but rescinded her decision four days later. She previously said that she "cannot continue to be subjected to intimidation, humiliation and abusive behaviors."

It reflected the reality on the ground in many working Nevada households that balance basic necessities with the cost of child care. You can bet affordable child care has an impact on the unemployment rate.

The state's total vacancy rate has been cut roughly in half — to about 13 percent — since Lombardo took office in 2023, while the rate for actively recruited positions has dropped by more than 36 percent.

Since 2010, young people aged 15-24 have the highest rate of suicide attempts of any other age group in the Silver State.

If he becomes secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would be in a position to alter the generally prohibitionist attitudes within such agencies and clear the way for reformists to start making serious progress on psychedelics. 

This isn't just about curbing smoking rates nationwide. It's about addressing a deadly, cancer-causing product that has been aggressively marketed to minority communities for far too long.

Fifteen current and former state employees said they worked under a supervisor who built a culture of fear, retaliation and paranoia. Last year, she returned to lead some of those who spoke out against her.

Rescheduling would remove significant and unfair tax burdens on licensed cannabis businesses and increase opportunities for research, both of which pave the way for future growth and economic development.

On Wednesday, state lawmakers held a hearing on proposed legislation that would mandate health insurance, including Medicaid, cover all medically necessary gender-affirming treatments.

With the House on recess, Senate committees began holding hearings and Nevada Democrats reintroduced a bill to halt any administration action on Yucca Mountain. When both chambers return at the end of the month, members will begin pursuing bipartisan legislation – so I caught up with some members on their approach to it.

As countries and health organizations transition out of a state of emergency, health officials are emphasizing a cautious approach to ensure people are still getting vaccinated and taking preventive measures.

Officials estimated 450,000 Nevadans would see a reduction in food assistance once the additional aid ends.

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion access emerged as a near-constant campaign focus during the battle for Nevada governor. In this story, we separate fact from fiction.

Are publicly reported case counts reliable anymore? What is happening with vaccines for children under 5? How will the end of COVID-19 public health emergency affect Nevadans on Medicaid? The Nevada Independent answers these questions and more.

Nevadans will soon be able to save big on prescription drugs after the state joined a coalition that negotiates lower drug costs, according to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. 

Cases appear to be plateauing in the state as the virus runs its course, but the spread of COVID-19 differs region by region. In this edition of COVID in Context, we take a deep dive into vaccine hesitancy and share helpful resources and information.

The treatment, which consists of a single infusion through IV in the arm, has been shown to decrease hospitalization rates in people at higher risk for severe disease and complications from COVID-19 from 15 percent to 4 percent, officials say.

The Department of Health and Human Services issued the license suspension against the Reno Valley Retirement Center on Aug. 21, citing health and sanitary violations, including food and fecal matter on floors, improperly stored medications and failure to complete a general physical examination annually.

With school buildings shut down through at least the end of the academic year, children are interacting with fewer adults who are on the lookout for signs of abuse and neglect. The state has received 14 percent fewer reports this March than 2019 — a trend experts think is not because there is less abuse during a time of great economic hardship and emotional strain, but because of underreporting.