In this edition of the Indy Elections newsletter: Today’s elections could have some limited predictive power in Nevada.

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

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

Democratic insiders met Monday to decide how they’ll set the order of the early 2028 primaries, kicking off another opportunity for Nevada to claim the first slot on the calendar.

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

Jauregui, who has served in Assembly since 2016, told The Nevada Independent that if elected, she would prioritize increasing tourism throughout the state as well as bolstering workforce development.

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.

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.

The Desert Research Institute is piloting a study to examine the simultaneous effects of heat and wildfire smoke on Northern Nevadans. This month, I volunteer to be one of its guinea pigs.

A Nevada Independent analysis found that the Treasury Department’s list cast a wide net, surpassing experts’ previous estimates about who receives tips.

In three federal court filings last week, the office argued that President Donald Trump’s administration pursued illegal “personnel maneuvers” that allowed Chattah to remain Nevada’s top federal law enforcement officer after her first stint as the interim U.S. attorney expired.

Reno would represent a sweet spot, closer to CISA’s Silicon Valley stakeholders while dramatically cheaper. For cost savings, proximity to stakeholders and recruiting potential for Silicon Valley talent, Reno beats D.C. on all measures.

The analysis revealed that although the Democratic candidate’s share of the vote decreased throughout the Las Vegas Valley, so did the GOP share (albeit by smaller margins), particularly in suburban areas.

Acting U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah appears to have quietly left her position as Nevada's Republican National Committee committeewoman. Department of Justice employees are expected to remain politically neutral.

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.

Boosted by endorsements from Nevada’s two U.S. senators, Ford becomes the Democratic favorite in the race to challenge Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo.

The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in withheld grants for schools, the Education Department said Friday. That includes more than $60 million for schools in Nevada.