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The Omnibus Crashes Under Its Own Weight And Public Outrage

December 19, 2024 4:40 pmDecember 20, 2024 11:49 am

Over the last 24 hours, with thanks to Elon Musk, Vivek Ramiswamy, the power of artificial intelligence and free speech, an Omnibus bill masquerading as a Continuing Resolution (CR) to avoid a government shutdown has been reduced from a $110 billion pork-filled 1,547 page bill to ~118 pages (see below)....

Senate Leader Nicole Cannizzaro Tees Up Universal Pre-K Legislation

December 18, 2024 2:52 pmJanuary 28, 2025 8:39 am

State Senate Leader Nicole Cannizaro (D-Las Vegas), who is rumored to be running for Attorney General in 2026, has sponsored a “major education policy bill” for the 2025 legislative session that includes universal pre-K for every four year old child in Nevada. The bill is named the EDUCATE ACT (Education...

Nevada GOP Casts Six Electoral College Votes for President Trump, VP Vance

December 17, 2024 3:43 pmDecember 18, 2024 2:53 pm

This morning at the University of Nevada Reno, Chairman McDonald, joined by members of the Nevada Republican Party, cast six Electoral College votes for President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. The electors alongside McDonald were Clark County Chairman Jesse Law, Washoe County Chairman Bruce Parks, Nevada GOP Treasurer...

Congressman Amodei Assigned to Serve on Natural Resources Committee

December 17, 2024 3:03 pm

Rep. Mark Amodei has announced that he has been assigned to serve in the Natural Resources Committee and will continue serving as the Vice Chair on the Appropriations Interior Subcommittee. The House Committee on Natural Resources considers legislation about American energy production, mineral lands and mining, fisheries and wildlife, public...

REPORT: Nevada Is The Second-Most Burdensome State For Regulations

December 16, 2024 3:50 pmDecember 23, 2024 3:37 pm

A report from Nevada Policy reveals that Nevada is the second-most burdensome state for regulations that have a detrimental effect on small businesses and lower income households. The Silver State is home to an eye-watering 200 boards and commissions of which 84 percent are categorized as “regulatory,” 14 percent as...

OPINION: The First Amendment is the Biggest Story of the 2024 Presidential Election

December 14, 2024 2:10 pmDecember 20, 2024 9:36 am

For only the second time in history, a presidential candidate has won a non-consecutive second term in office. Regrettably, there were also two assassination attempts against that same candidate in the months before the election. More than $5.5 billion is estimated to have been spent on the presidential race alone,...

AG Ford Refiles ‘Fake Electors’ Forgery Case in Carson City District Court

December 12, 2024 5:07 pmDecember 20, 2024 9:35 am

Editors note: This article has been updated to include a comment from John Sadler, Communications Director for the Office of the Attorney General. Shortly after announcing his 2026 for Nevada governor today, Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) engaged in another political move by refiling forgery charges in Carson City District...