Nevada Political

Nevada Assemblywoman Sarah Peters: A Beacon Of LGBTQ+ Empowerment

In 2019, Nevada Assemblywoman Sarah Peters faced a pivotal decision as she prepared to take office for her first term. Known for her vibrant purple hair, tattoos, and piercings, Peters grappled with whether to alter her appearance to conform to the perceived norms of public office. However, for her, it was more than a...

Uncertainty Surrounds Oakland Athletics’ Move to Las Vegas as Nevada Legislature Ends

a baseball stadium filled with lots of people

The Legislative Hurdles The Nevada Legislature recently concluded its four-month session without reaching a consensus on several high-profile proposals, including the potential move of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas. The failure to pass a significant budget bill has cast a shadow over the future of the proposed stadium and the team's relocation. The bill,...

Nevada Senator’s Legislation is Crucial in the White House’s Battle Against Xylazine Threat

The Biden administration is implementing a comprehensive strategy to address the national crisis of illicit fentanyl mixed with the powerful animal sedative xylazine. Considered an emerging threat, this dangerous combination has the potential to exacerbate the ongoing opioid epidemic. The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has unveiled a national response...

Nevada Secures $43 Million to Propel High-Speed Internet Expansion

In a significant announcement today, the White House, along with Nevada's U.S. Senate delegation, revealed that Nevada has been granted over $43 million to extend high-speed internet accessibility. The main goal of the project is to provide fiber optic service and improve network resilience along a 431-mile open access network that runs along U.S....

Jim Marchant, a Nevada Election Denier, Throws Hat into Senate Race

Jim Marchant, a staunch supporter of former President Trump and vocal denier of the 2020 election results, announced his candidacy for the Senate on Tuesday. His bid for a Senate seat in the swing state of Nevada could play a crucial role in determining the control of the chamber in the 2024 elections. As a...

US Government Removes Hurdle to Nevada Lithium Mining

photography of excavators at mining area

On Tuesday, the US Department of Interior published a Solicitor's Opinion that introduced new regulations for mining sites that utilize federal lands for storing waste rock and tailings. This action has removed the last obstacle that was blocking Lithium Americas' Thacker Pass mine project. After conducting a review, it was determined that almost all of...

Advocates Unite: Expanding Medicaid Access in Nevada

Without the free cancer screening, it is likely that Emperatriz Alvarez would not have survived. For the past three decades, Alvarez has been a Las Vegas resident in the US and cannot obtain health insurance, so she depends on clinics that provide services for low or no charge. When it came to caring for Alvarez's...

Bipartisan Support Grows for High-Speed Train Between Las Vegas and California

A bipartisan group of lawmakers from California and Nevada has asked the Biden administration to speed up federal funds for a private company to build a high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area. The proposal from Brightline West would lay tracks along the Interstate 15 corridor, potentially cutting the current...

A large lithium mine on the Nevada-Oregon border has not been halted by a US judge

A federal judge has agreed with the Biden administration and a Canadian mining business in a critical court fight against environmentalists and tribal leaders attempting to halt the construction of a huge lithium mine in Nevada near the Oregon border. The opponents sought an immediate injunction to halt activities at the country's largest known lithium...

The Nevada Republicans Call The Leaked Video A Major Humiliation

Drew Hirsty found some of Michele Fiore's remarks offensive when he listened to her at a Clark County Republican Central Committee meeting on November 15. He then pulled out his phone and started to record Fiore's remarks. Fiore was caught on camera hitting Amy Tarkanian, who was also a Republican but had voted for Fiore's opponent...