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Which Nevada candidates have raised the most money so far in 2026?

Gov. Joe Lombardo has a commanding fundraising advantage, while battles are emerging in contests for other statewide seats.

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What does the looming government shutdown mean for Nevada?

There's just seven days until government funding lapses, and with House Republicans yet to pass a spending bill, federal agencies are preparing to close. The last government shutdown — the longest in U.S. history — lasted 35 days in 2018 and 2019.

Despite veto threat, debate continues on bill expanding North Las Vegas council

Proponents of SB184, which makes several changes to the city's charter and would expand the North Las Vegas City Council by two wards, urged lawmakers on the Assembly Government Affairs Committee Tuesday to base their decision on "adequate representation" and the city's population growth following the 2020 census, which shows that North Las Vegas has increased its population by nearly 10,000 residents, making it one of the fastest growing cities nationwide. The city population has grown to more than 274,000 as of 2022.