Cortez Masto and Rosen have demonstrated that they are capable of learning — at a passable level, if not necessarily one that deserves honors — what the present moment calls for. Acceptable work, senators. You are presently meeting expectations.

Those in favor see it as a way to close a loophole through which billions of dollars in potential property tax revenues are lost thanks to the antiquated constitutional provision. It flies under the flag of the Property Tax Fairness Amendment.

But while the stakes may not be what they were nearly six months after the Declaration of Independence was signed — or so we can hope — what is happening now in this country should be disturbing to anyone paying attention and seeing without partisan blinders.

AB334 offers a commonsense solution to the dental hygienist shortage crisis by allowing expanded function dental assistants, licensed dental providers who work alongside dentists and hygienists, to assist with routine teeth cleanings.

Regardless of how one might feel about Musk, Trump or those who oppose them, the recent spate of attacks against the world’s most popular electric vehicles should be a reminder that our current era of division is on the brink of devolving further into chaos.

The case has exposed regulatory and compliance lapses at multiple resorts and led to the ouster of a longtime gaming industry executive and the conviction of several illegal bookmakers on gambling and money laundering charges.

The Nevada Democratic Party faces a crossroads: To revitalize its political movement, it must move beyond blind party loyalty and embrace the dynamic energy of competitive primaries that reflect the evolving needs and aspirations of its constituents.

Cancer treatment does not always cause infertility; however, it is still an associated risk. Many patients turn to assisted reproductive technologies for fertility preservation options prior to chemotherapy, but in many states these services are not covered by insurance.

Given the degree to which the federal government has dragged its feet on something as simple as relaxing marijuana classification, the idea of a “federal-like push” for reform on psychedelics is almost laughable. 

The 2025 session of the Nevada Legislature is a mixed bag for transparency in government.

If there were fewer government employees, perhaps they would be forced to focus their efforts on delivering the services constituents actually demand instead of generating bureaucratic busywork — and at a lower overall cost. If only that were so.

Robbing victims and their families of these opioid settlement dollars in order to plug unrelated budget gaps puts any further progress in serious jeopardy — and risks the lives of thousands of people in the process.

Storey County's manager wanted to illustrate the challenges facing the county and the need for the legislation without going too far. It’s sort of how I imagine Oliver Twist felt when he asked the master for some more gruel.

The consequences of disinformation are here. The rate of childhood vaccination exemptions within Clark County School District rose from 4 percent to 7 percent in five years.

Weren’t Republicans supposed to be the anti-tax, pro-free trade party in American politics? 

What happens when the institutions that have sustained communities through plagues, wars and social upheaval for centuries are suddenly deemed 'nonessential'?

But the sowing of chaos is part of the strategy. Without it, you might begin to suspect he’s in the process of gutting the federal government and selling it off — but not in the name of efficiency, savings, a balanced budget or the benefit of the angry Americans.

Research has not and should not be politicized as it benefits everyone in terms of our economic, physical and mental health, all of which have been threatened by the recent pandemic, climate change, the rise in diseases of aging and declining birth rates.

Freelancers and self-employed workers in Nevada have no safety net. No payment protections, no legal backup, no recourse when a client disappears without paying. While they technically have the right to sue for nonpayment, that’s not a real solution.

Now, how did someone who may or may not be in charge of a federal agency tasked solely with modernizing federal technology gain the power to control and dictate personnel policy to the entire executive branch?