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Will rising antisemitism, Israel conflict help (or hurt) only female Jewish US senator?
How does Brown win over Jewish voters — already a difficult task given their status as one of the most consistently liberal identity groups in the U.S. — when their current senator shares their faith?
Biden campaign asks court to dismiss GOP lawsuit challenging Nevada mail ballot deadline
The Biden campaign is getting involved in another Nevada election lawsuit, challenging the legal merit and intent of a Republican effort to object to the deadline for how long mail ballots can be accepted after Election Day in the Silver State.
Ballot measure seeking to defund A’s stadium rejected by Nevada Supreme Court
The Nevada Supreme Court rejected a ballot referendum that would have allowed voters to overturn $380 million in public financing for a Major League Baseball stadium in Las Vegas.
Is Nevada’s ‘gold standard’ of gaming regulation in jeopardy after money laundering cases?
A gaming regulation change 17 years ago that gave federal investigators first crack at casino money laundering issues is the reason Scott Sibella plead guilty last week in federal court ahead of being disciplined by Nevada.
As Lake Mead recedes, illegal roads pose new danger to environment, cultural sites
As Lake Mead's water levels drop, visitors are carving out their own roads to access the water, harming cultural resources and making it harder for law enforcement to locate vehicles stuck in the sand.
Workers beginning a 48-hour strike at Virgin Las Vegas hope to send a message
A 48-hour strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas began early Friday and will last through Sunday. The property is the last of the resorts from the 2023 negotiations that has yet to agree on a new labor contract.
Judge dismisses suit challenging Uber-backed petition capping attorney fees at 20 percent
A Carson City judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Nevada trial lawyers seeking to block an Uber-backed ballot petition that would cap attorney fees at 20 percent of all settlements and rewards in Nevada civil cases. Judge James Russell ruled Friday that the petition passed legal muster by only...
Are tens of thousands of mail ballots received after Election Day in Nevada?
YES In the 2022 general election, secretary of state records show that Nevada’s two most populous counties, Clark and Washoe, received more than 45,500 ballots after Election Day (5,681 in Washoe and 39,915 in Clark). The ballots represented about 5.8 percent of all ballots received in Clark County and 2.9 percent in Washoe County. Under … Continue reading "Are tens of thousands of mail ballots received after Election Day in Nevada?"
New academy preps students for municipal, wildland firefighting careers
A fire science academy offered at a Reno high school introduces students to the basics of municipal and wildland firefighting and is designed to garner interest in a career field that is struggling to attract a qualified workforce.
Indy Gaming: VICI lends more than $1 billion to Strip operators. Is more coming?
VICI Properties remains interested in expanding its real estate ownership in Las Vegas. But until the company acquires a another casino, it is providing financing to different operators.
Indy Education: Reno students using STEM to help patients with hand tremors
Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Education newsletter. I’m Rocio Hernandez, The Nevada Independent’s K-12 education reporter. This newsletter provides a recap of the latest education stories and highlights interesting educators, students, programs and other events and resources throughout the state. Click here to subscribe to the newsletter and receive it each week via … Continue reading "Indy Education: Reno students using STEM to help patients with hand tremors"
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