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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 and increase civic engagement.
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Jan 16, 2017 · The Nevada Independent is a statewide, reader-supported, digital-only nonprofit newsroom committed to illuminating the state’s most pressing issues, fostering insightful conversations and holding those in power to account. We tell the story of the Silver State and its people in a timely and nuanced way that promotes civic engagement and empowers Nevadans to improve their communities and ...
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Mar 4, 2024 · Articles from The Nevada Independent. Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson (D-Las Vegas) on Monday appointed three lawmakers — Democrats Steve Yeager and Sandra Jauregui and Republican Tom Roberts — to serve on an election contest committee to review a complaint submitted by former Republican Assembly candidate Cheryl Arrington.
NV Supreme Court seats uncontested in 2024, judicial filing brings ...
Jan 17, 2024 · The Nevada Supreme Court also has other broad powers, including setting rules for legal practices and for criminal procedures, completing state-level canvasses of election results, serving on the Board of Pardons Commissioners and generally administering the state’s judicial system.. Despite their importance, these elections are often marked by lower turnout.
What to know about the 17 new Nevada laws that go into effect …
Jun 28, 2024 · A handful of new laws enacted during the 2023 legislative session go into effect on Monday, including measures related to Medicaid coverage of mental health care and the interrogation of children during custody hearings.
Who’s running in 2024? What to know from Nevada’s candidate …
Mar 19, 2024 · The close of Nevada’s nearly two-week-long candidate filing period on Friday marks the official start of campaign season, as the more than 950 candidates who filed prepare for the June 11 primary election.
The (now-post) early voting blog, 2022 - The Nevada Independent
Oct 18, 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, unbiased and transparent journalism. In general, we aim to gather and disseminate important public information and increase civic engagement.
The early voting blog, 2024 - The Nevada Independent
Oct 9, 2024 · The Republican turnout edge is now almost 8 percent, almost 9 percent in Clark.The usually reliable Clark Dem firewall has all but evaporated (2,800), the rural GOP firewall is at 37,000 and Washoe is also going well for the Repubs (+5,800).. I know people want to keep comparing this year to 2020 or 2022, but at the risk of repeating myself: This is a unicorn year.
Nevada’s minimum wage going up to $12 an hour on July 1; two …
Jul 1, 2024 · The state's minimum wage will increase to match the federal minimum wage if the federal minimum wage rises above $12 per hour. The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour and has remained unchanged since 2009.. The ballot measure also will eliminate the current method of making cost-of-living adjustments.
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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 and increase civic engagement.