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Susie Lee helps kick off 2026 cycle, taking the lead in fundraising

Like clockwork, the Federal Election Commission first quarter fundraising deadline came this week, reminding elected officials (and tired journalists) that the 2026 cycle is officially underway.

Judge dismisses Michele Fiore’s requests for acquittal, new trial after fraud conviction

She had argued that the evidence against her was insufficient and that she was denied the right to a fair trial, but U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer Dorsey ruled on Friday that these arguments were unconvincing.

MGM Resorts to pay $8.5M fine to settle role in money laundering case

The penalty covers money laundering violations when the disgraced casino executive allowed illegal bookmakers at two Strip resorts.

Should NV Energy help pay for fuel costs? Lawmakers say it’d help reduce bill spikes

A bill making its way through the Legislature asks state energy regulators to search for a way to mitigate power bill volatility when fuel prices spike by potentially requiring NV Energy to have more skin in the game.

Fire crews battle the Callahan Fire, which caused the evacuations of hundreds of homes southwest of Reno on Nov. 11, 2024. (Courtesy/Reno Fire Department via AP)

Talks begin in Nevada Legislature about NV Energy’s wildfire liability

According to four people with knowledge of the situation, discussions are taking place behind the scenes about addressing NV Energy's liability in wildfires started by its equipment.

The Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse in Las Vegas.

Nevada judge blocks deportation of Venezuelan man detained under the Alien Enemies Act

On Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge Gloria Navarro ruled to temporarily block Viloria Aviles’ deportation, after a request from Viloria Aviles’ lawyers, who contend that use of the Alien Enemies Act is unlawful and undermines his right to seek asylum.

Abortion-rights activists rally outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

Study finds more abortions, including in Nevada, but less travel amid shifting legal landscape

Some residents of states with bans obtain abortion pills through community networks, foreign pharmacies or medical providers in other states.

Truckee Gaming CEO Ferenc Szony stands inside the lottery sales building he operates.

Two years after passing it, Nevada lawmakers spike lottery legalization effort. Why?

Lawmakers decided against hearing AJR5 despite the legislation's 2023 passage. Also, could Boyd win if Hawaii approves sports betting?

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Sunrise hospital prepares for COVID in Las Vegas on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. (Daniel Clark/The Nevada Independent).

Follow the Money: Which Nevada lawmakers got the most from health care, pharma groups?

The pharmaceutical industry was responsible for about $300,000 of the total contributions, while health care groups — defined as anything from hospitals and insurers to patient advocacy groups — donated about $1.4 million.

Amber Thompson, left, manager at Kidz Preschool, with her daughters Emmery, center, and Breella.

Expanding the child tax credit has some Republican support. Now what?

Republicans and Democrats have been juggling proposals for the credit — currently a $2,000-per-child tax incentive — as Congress renegotiates the country’s tax structure.

Sigal Chattah, then-Republican candidate for Nevada attorney general, speaks during a political rally in Henderson.

New Nevada U.S. Attorney Chattah says she's temporarily 'walked away from' RNC role

Sigal Chattah, the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Nevada, said in a radio interview last week that she had “walked away” from her responsibilities as one of Nevada’s two Republican National Committee (RNC) officers.

Protesters stand in front of Las Vegas City Hall during a detainer policy lawsuit news conference.

Nevada immigrant advocates warn of increased ICE activity, but few details available

There haven’t been “any reports of any big raids” in Nevada, according to Martha Menendez, an immigration attorney with the Nevada Immigrant Coalition.

From left, Assms. Brittney Miller (D-Las Vegas), Selena Torres-Fossett (D-Las Vegas) and Daniele Monroe-Moreno (D-North Las Vegas) and Speaker Steve Yeager (D-Las Vegas) inside the Legislature in Carson City.

The winners and losers of the Nevada Legislature’s first major deadline

In the latest Behind the Bar, evolving film tax bill may support more than just film and data on legislator success on deadline day.

Elaine Wynn, Las Vegas philanthropist and Wynn Resorts founder, has died at 82

Her efforts in Las Vegas stretched far beyond gaming to include education and the arts

Sen. Edgar Flores (D-Las Vegas) inside the Legislature in Carson City.

Effort to overhaul Nevada’s boards and commissions faces significant test in Legislature

SB78, a bill to consolidate many occupational licensing boards and increase oversight and transparency of the bodies, eked its way through the Legislature’s first committee passage deadline last week.

Data Centers: Economic benefit or environmental boondoggle?

Last month, the Reno City Council approved the Oppidan Data Center to become the city’s second data center amid a debate about regulation and their environmental impacts.

From left, Carson High School student Cooper Feuling, teacher Angila Golik and student Brianna Nuñez hold up copies of their Entrepreneurs in Action magazine.

Carson High School students apply their business savvy, writing skills to bring magazine to life

Carson High School students launch their own magazine that highlights the entrepreneurs in their community. Plus, its the first day of school for Clark County School District's new superintendent.

Looking west toward the Mount Rose Summit area.

Despite late winter rally, Nevada’s snowpack was a mixed bag across state

While far Northern Nevada wrapped up winter with above-median snowpack, Southern Nevada had what officials are calling an “abysmal” year.

The Pass Casino and the adjacent Atwell Suites are seen on Water Street in Henderson.

In growing Henderson, a renaissance of gaming development

Small and large developers see plentiful opportunities throughout the city for new casinos and the expansion of existing properties.

Incoming Clark County School District Superintendent Jhone Ebert speaks during a community forum.

Can Jhone Ebert fix ‘deep-seated skepticism’ as new Clark County schools leader?

The Clark County School Board voted unanimously Thursday to approve a four-year contract with Ebert, giving her the mantle as the next superintendent of the Clark County School District where she started her education career 35 years ago.