Building on those mixed wins, reform calls grow, especially among conservatives tired of cronyism.

In Nevada, proposals include tighter donation caps, post the $2 million gaming haul. Nationally, bills like the For the People Act aimed at transparency, though many see it as overreach.

Unique angle: Grassroots conservative groups push “term limits for lobbyists,” limiting revolving doors. A former lobbyist told me, “Reform could restore trust, but without killing advocacy.”

Is change possible? Our conclusion will tie it all, gleaning lessons for Nevada’s future.

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