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WEBThe Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website founded in 2017 by veteran political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston. The site and its supporting channels are focused on ethical, unbiased and transparent journalism. In general, we aim to gather and disseminate important public information and increase …
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WEBThe last day for voters to "signature cure," or address any issue with the signature on their mail ballot, is Nov. 14, 2022. The Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website founded in 2017 by veteran political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston. The site and its supporting channels are focused on ethical ...
Who’s running in 2024? What to know from Nevada’s candidate …
WEBMar 19, 2024 · Schwartz, who served as state treasurer from 2015 to 2019, has run in nearly every election cycle in Nevada since 2012, losing multiple congressional bids. He previously ran in the Republican primary for the 3rd District in 2020, finishing second to Dan Rodimer. One independent candidate, Jon Kamerath, has also filed to run in the election.
Lombardo signs state worker pay bill as other major budget bills in ...
WEBJun 1, 2023 · Gov. Joe Lombardo signed the state worker pay bill Thursday afternoon — a bill providing the largest raises for state employees in decades and one of five key measures used to fund the state government over the next two years.. Lombardo’s signature on the bill marks significant progress on passing the state’s budget following …
Indy Explains: How legal prostitution works in Nevada
WEBMay 27, 2018 · Nevada law prohibits solicitation and prostitution unless it takes place in a licensed house of prostitution. State law bans licensed brothels in counties with populations of 700,000 or more (currently Clark County, home of Las Vegas). Only 10 counties in Nevada allow prostitution, and even then, only within licensed brothels.
Nonpartisans now make up the largest group of Nevada voters.
WEBAug 6, 2023 · Automatic registrations drive growth of nonpartisans. As of July 2023, there are more than 605,000 active registered nonpartisans in Nevada, representing 31.9 percent of the state’s 1.9 million active registered voters, according to data from the secretary of state’s office.. That’s more than the state’s nearly 602,000 Democratic Party voters (31.7 …
Does Nevada have no income tax? - The Nevada Independent
WEBMar 16, 2023 · The Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website founded in 2017 by veteran political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston. The site and its supporting channels are focused on ethical, unbiased and transparent journalism. In general, we aim to gather and disseminate important public information …
Report: Nevada drops in national health rankings amid long waits ...
WEBOct 20, 2023 · Despite making significant strides in reducing teenage birth rates, lowering HIV infection rates and diminishing tobacco and alcohol use among young people, Nevada has dropped seven spots in a national ranking of state health outcomes since a statewide assessment was last published in 2019.
‘Land protectors’ step in as Winnemucca Indian Colony dispute …
WEBFeb 8, 2022 · The two have been there ever since, serving as what residents are calling “land protectors.”. The residents are locked in a legal battle with the colony council after council members issued eviction notices and ordered property destruction. Colony leaders say the moves are necessary to clean up the neighborhood.
Nevada prison official says staffing shortages among many issues ...
WEBFeb 17, 2023 · The Nevada prison system, facing an anticipated increase in the inmate population and dealing with aging infrastructure, is confronting a severe staffing shortage that presents a danger to guards, prisoners and …
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