The statement from election officials comes after the Trump administration first claimed up to 16,000 noncitizens could be registered to vote in Nevada. By Eric NeugeborenThe Nevada Independent Nevada officials […]
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Lombardo approves emergency funding for districts struggling with enrollment dips
The order comes as Clark County schools announced it needs to cut an additional $51.6 million. By Rocío HernándezThe Nevada Independent Gov. Joe Lombardo signed an emergency regulation Friday that […]
Nevada sues feds over Colorado River cuts
By Jennifer SolisNevada Current Nevada officials have filed the first lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s Colorado River plan, a plan that would require Nevada to cut water use by about […]
DETR reports steady July job growth in Nevada
Nevada’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped 0.1 percentage points to 5 percent in July as the state added 4,000 nonfarm jobs, according to the latest economic report from the Nevada […]
A massive homeless resource center in Las Vegas is on track to open in 2028. Here’s what to know.
Campus for Hope is set to open in July 2028, and recently announced 27 new community partners. By Oona MillikenThe Nevada Independent Despite a lawsuit, pushback from neighbors and complaints about […]
Nevada secures $1.54 million federal grant to expand career apprenticeships through FORGE Nevada initiative
The Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner has received a grant of over $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand registered apprenticeship opportunities and establish new career […]
Nevada Department of Education approves petition to suspend 16 reports
In an effort to cut administrative red tape and prioritize student instruction, the Nevada Department of Education recently announced the approval of a formal petition from the Nevada Association of […]
Nevada Site Stewardship Program celebrates 20 years of protecting cultural resources
The Nevada Site Stewardship Program (NSSP) is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of dedicated volunteer service in protecting Nevada’s archaeological, historical, and paleontological resources. Since its […]
Expletives, fear and anger: A data center fight turns nasty in Boulder City
After feds OK federal land for massive project once proposed for municipal parcel, city officials want to pump the brakes. But they don’t have final say. By Oona Milliken & […]
State’s troublesome driver’s license suspension laws need cleaning up, lawmakers told
By Michael LyleNevada Current When the state decriminalized traffic tickets several years ago, conflicting legislative language inadvertently cleared the way for thousands of people to get their licenses suspended for […]






