House Ways and Means Advances Nevada-Backed Bill to Kill “Phantom Income” Tax and Restore 100% Gambling Loss Deductions

WASHINGTON, D.C. / LAS VEGAS, NV — In a major legislative victory for Nevada’s resort economy and casino patrons nationwide, the House Ways and Means Committee voted 38–5 to advance legislation restoring the full, 100% federal income tax deduction for gambling losses. The bipartisan breakthrough—approved during committee markup—marks the first...

Henderson Restaurateurs Push City Council for To-Go Alcohol Ordinance to Unlock $28M in Revenue

HENDERSON, NV — Neighborhood dining operators across the southeast valley are lobbying the Henderson City Council to adopt a municipal ordinance permitting licensed restaurants to sell sealed mixed drinks, beer, and wine for curbside pickup and delivery. The regulatory push—spearheaded by the Nevada Restaurant Association—aims to align Henderson’s commercial liquor...

CCSD Police Use-of-Force Report Reveals 85% of Incidents Targeted Black Individuals, Prompting Transparency Demands

LAS VEGAS, NV — The first legislatively mandated use-of-force report from the Clark County School District Police Department (CCSDPD) has revealed that when school officers deployed physical force, pepper spray, or Tasers during the 2025–26 academic year, it was overwhelmingly directed at Black individuals. The findings—released under statutory reporting guidelines...

NFIB Endorses Gov. Joe Lombardo for Reelection, Citing Veto Record and Right-to-Work Protections

CARSON CITY, NV — The political action committee for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Nevada has officially endorsed Republican incumbent Governor Joe Lombardo for reelection. The announcement—issued Tuesday by the state’s leading small-business advocacy organization—sets up a direct contrast in the 2026 gubernatorial contest, arriving hours after...