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Settelmeyer backed by Lombardo, Amodei in bid for open Northern Nevada congressional seat
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1201+ words) In a major coup for his campaign, Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) and Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) are endorsing former state Senate Minority Leader James Settelmeyer (R) in the crowded open race for the Northern Nevada district." The endorsements mark a boost for…...
Trump dice que no se disculpar" con el Papa Le'n XIV
7+ hour, 57+ min ago (1003+ words) Por Will Weissert, Josh Boak y Nicole Winfield" A Trump se le pregunt" sobre sus comentarios hacia el l'der de la Iglesia cat"lica nacido en los EE. UU. , as' como sobre la publicaci"n que lo mostraba como sanador,…...
How to end record-setting Homeland Security funding lapse? Here's what Amodei says.
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (627+ words) Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) will confront a political mess when Congress returns this week to try to end a record-breaking 59-day partial government shutdown." He's the House appropriations cardinal responsible for Homeland Security, and he's concerned about the direction negotiations…...
New initiative launches to build bipartisan consensus ahead of legislative session
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (1165+ words) In today's edition: A new initiative aims to build consensus on legislative solutions during a time of increasing political polarization. Plus: Republican attorney general candidates take swings at each other, how gas prices are playing out in the gubernatorial election…...
Meet the council candidates running in Henderson's most-watched local government race
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (1639+ words) Henderson City Council Member Carrie Cox made headlines last year after she was charged with a felony for secretly recording a colleague's conversation. She was also involved in several public controversies, including spats with other city council members that led…...
Lombardo raises $3. 7 million in first quarter of 2026 through campaign, PAC
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (254+ words) Gov. Joe Lombardo's (R) campaign announced it has raised $2. 2 million from January through March and an additional $1. 5 million through its affiliated Nevada Way political action committee." The fundraising totals, shared exclusively with The Nevada Independent, bring the governor's cash on hand…...
OPINION: Trump fiddles while the Middle East burns " and America is less safe
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (494+ words) Sunrise breaks over Virginia Peak and bathes the Carson Range and the Truckee Meadows in first light's fiery symphony. Easter and Passover have come and gone, but I always feel the spirit of life in such moments. Not that conjuring…...
The Nevada Independent - Your state. Your news. Your voice.
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (111+ words) 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…...
Escuelas de Washoe podr'an anular prohibici'n en uso de columpios vigente desde hace 27 a'os
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (634+ words) Esta nota fue traducida al espa'ol y editada a partir de una versi'n en ingl's. Una generaci'n despu's de que las escuelas del Condado Washoe prohibieron nuevos columpios en los patios de juegos por motivos de seguridad, este cl'sico de…...
Did 26 K Clark County voters support Donald Trump and Jacky Rosen in 2024?
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (142+ words) More than 26, 300 Clark County voters in the 2024 general election who supported President Donald Trump also backed Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV). The county's cast vote data " records of voters' selections on all counted ballots that do not show personal information " showed…...