Nevada to now require parental notification for minors' abortions after court lifts 40-year pause. The law, enjoined by a federal injunction for the past 4 decades, will take effect April 30. @thenvindy.bsky.social's Gabby Birenbaum reports: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...

Real estate and development groups in Nevada donated a record $1.8 million to state legislators during the 2024 election cycle, and the donations had a much more Republican lean than usual. Here’s who gave money — and to whom: thenevadaindependent.com/article/foll...

The feds allocated $8 million to buy fresh food from Nevada farmers to distribute in food banks and school districts. But the Trump administration cancelled it — and producers and food banks are worried about the future. Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/trum...

In today’s Behind the Bar: 🍸 A booze bill bonanza 🚗 DMV project price cut 🕌 Sikh, Muslim holidays on the books? Read the article or subscribe to our newsletter to get it early: thenevadaindependent.com/article/pico...

Expanding graduate medical education is an idea with bipartisan support in #nvleg - but as @tabithamueller.bsky.social reports in this week's Behind the Bar, the question of 'who gets the credit' appears to be boiling over --> thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...

“The nonprofits in this state are the ones that have held social services together over decades. They have filled in the gaps of services that haven't been there — and there hasn't been money to be there." thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...

"'Soil is a living thing:' Why a healthy dirt program is again before Nevada lawmakers." 🔗: thenevadaindependent.com/article/soil...

Back in 2022, we reported that use of Nevada's 'red flag' gun law had been scant -- only 13 filed over a two year period. This follow-up finds that use of the law has continually ticked up since then amid a grant+efforts by @nevadaag.bsky.social thenevadaindependent.com/article/gun-...

"It was later reported, however, that after the agreement ended, Metro — under Lombardo's direction — helped ICE agents arrest potentially hundreds of undocumented immigrants who were not in jail for violent offenses."

As the kids would say... SUS #nvleg "For decades, data on gross and net revenues at individual Nevada mines — and the amount of taxes paid on those revenues — have been at the heart of state mining tax debates and legislation. And for decades, the data was publicly available. Not anymore."

“Requiring members of the public to individually request each supporting document or watch hourslong videos of meetings to gather the information is unacceptable and throws a massive shroud over the work of our elected representatives" - Nevada Open Government Coalition

Members of Nevada’s congressional delegation want to avoid a shutdown that could happen March 14. But they are wary of the GOP majority’s spending plan, and — in the era of DOGE — wonder if the money will even be spent. Here’s where the state’s electeds stand:

A Canadian province has banned slot machine and video lottery purchases from U.S.-based gaming equipment providers amid the ongoing trade war, which could cost many Nevada-based companies millions in lost sales. @howardstutz.bsky.social reports:

Is insurance required to cover in vitro fertilization in Nevada? Find out in this Fact Brief: buff.ly/ygz1XMe

Unacceptable, if you ask me. #nvleg White Pine student Ty Willman said that when he broke his leg and required a straight-leg cast he was forced to temporarily pivot to online classes because he could not use the school’s numerous flights of stairs.

IVF coverage could be codified in Nevada law under new bill - but will GOP get on board? Check out our latest edition of Behind the Bar, our all things #nvleg newsletter thenevadaindependent.com/article/ivf-...

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has partnered with ICE, allowing stops in the community about immigration status. It's the first Nevada agency in years to strike a 287(g) agreement. Read the full story here:

Check out Gabby Birenbaum's interview with new DNC Vice Chair @artieblancosays.bsky.social and her goal of getting the party "back to basics" and out of the political wilderness --> thenevadaindependent.com/article/afte...

Wagering on Super Bowl LIX in Nevada was the lowest figure since the pandemic -- $151.6M. However, the state's sportsbooks held 14.6% of all wagers for a record revenue of $22.1M. Joey Feazel of Caesars: More customers backed the Chiefs; Barkley not scoring helped." @thenvindy.bsky.social

Some real 👀 quotes in here from the Uber/ballot initiative folks, including saying NV Supreme Court justices have "protected a system that enables attorneys to fly on private jets." Via @tabithamueller.bsky.social

Dark money groups were ~by far ~ the biggest financial backers to groups supporting/opposing Nevada's 2024 ballot questions on abortion and ranked choice voting. Great reporting & 📈s by @thenvindy.bsky.social's Eric Neugeboren: thenevadaindependent.com/article/dark...

Jason Frierson, Nevada's U.S. Attorney under Biden, spoke to @thenvindy.bsky.social's Gabby Birenbaum about his time in office and his next move -- returning to Carson City to help open a lobbying shop: thenevadaindependent.com/article/ex-u...

I recognize the need of some people to memory-hole Jan. 6. It's the past, move forward, etc. But this was a coup attempt incited by a president and should never be forgotten. His pardoning of violent criminals, including some Nevadans, is an outrage. thenevadaindependent.com/article/trum...

Big news -- the @thenvindy.bsky.social's newsletter dedicated to all things #nvleg is returning tomorrow. Subscribe to Behind the Bar here and be among the first to know details about Lombardo's State of the State address and much more: thenevadaindependent.com/newsletters/...

In 2023, 15 states accounted for 80% of datacenter electrical demand, and Nevada was one of them, according to the Electric Power Research Institute. Datacenters used nearly 9% of all the electricity “consumed” in Nevada in 2023, and EPRI projects that to grow to nearly 20% by the end of the decade.

ACLU of Nevada Executive Director Athar Haseebullah said if the ban on transgender female athletes in women’s sports were to make it out of the Democrat-controlled state Legislature, it would violate the Equal Rights Amendment added to Nevada’s Constitution. thenevadaindependent.com/article/lieu...

Four years ago, Nevada received $2.7 billion in flexible state aid as part of the American Rescue Plan. In this great piece of data journalism from @thenvindy.bsky.social's Eric Neugeboren, find out where all of that money has been allocated: thenevadaindependent.com/article/anal...

An analysis of Nevada Medicaid recipients showed there are 18,093 Amazon employees on Medicaid, a 143% increase since 2020. @aprilcore.bsky.social takes a look at the report. nevadacurrent.com/2025/01/06/a... via @nevadacurrent.com.

“She was the heart and soul of the family,” Monique Laxalt said. “It’s a huge loss and there are a lot of people in mourning this morning. We will miss her terribly.”

It's official: Gov. Joe Lombardo's State of the State address will be held Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. More details to come.

We are proud to announce that we will join Report for America as a host newsroom in 2025! The corps member placed with us will bring critical coverage to the Silver State. Check out the open position: www.reportforamerica.org/newsrooms.

Very excited and honored to start a new role as Co-Editor of the @thenvindy.bsky.social along with Michelle Rindels! This has been a dream job since day one and I am thrilled to continue our essential work in nonprofit news. thenevadaindependent.com/article/onward

After state energy regulators partially voted down a costly NV Energy proposal in 2021, lawmakers approved it two months later. Now NV Energy's Greenlink project is nearing construction and has doubled in estimated costs. What happened? Read here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/a-hu...

“Once the numbness had worn off, it was time to find somebody [the kids] could really work with, help them carry the grief better ... and there just wasn’t anything here.” A look at Nevada's fragmented system of care: thenevadaindependent.com/article/meet...

North Las Vegas has paid its former city manager, who quit in May, nearly $1 million this year, including a hefty severance package and consulting fees.

Today is #GivingTuesday, and as @thenvindy.bsky.social gets ready to celebrate our 8th birthday, I hope my followers will consider a recurring, monthly donation. Never has our mission been more important. Thanks for considering. Donation link: nevadaindependent.fundjournalism.org/donate/?camp...

Lombardo, lawmakers will have $12.4 billion for next budget in a slight bump from 2023 thenevadaindependent.com/article/lomb...

Lombardo, lawmakers will have $12.4 billion for the next Nevada budget in a slight bump from 2023 The projection marks nearly 7 percent increase in revenues compared to the last state budget. via Eric Neugeboren thenevadaindependent.com/article/lomb... @thenvindy.bsky.social

“We are those parents that just love our kids beyond belief … We were immune to suicide until we were not.” An Elko mom’s story is the first in “We’ve got to talk" multipart series on Nevada youth mental health: thenevadaindependent.com/article/as-n...

Nevada sees slight uptick in its HS graduation rates, but the state's superintendent says its "premature to claim victory" thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...

I love seeing this steady stream of people joining Bluesky! Reminder: I am adding Nevada news outlets and reporters to this starter pack as I come across them. go.bsky.app/87QZbpb

Every day, our team works tirelessly to shine a light on the issues that matter most to Nevadans. That's why we are asking you to join us in powering local journalism. Visit the link to help build the informed community our state deserves: nevadaindependent.fundjournalism.org/donate/?camp...

A conservative group in Nevada challenged over 30,000 voter registrations, alleging these voters had moved from their listed residence. Recently, the group gave up the lawsuit. Here’s why state laws make it hard for mass challenges to pass legal scrutiny: thenevadaindependent.com/article/indy...