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NV Dems Falsely Accuse Governor Lombardo of Taking Bribes

June 19, 2024 10:37 amJune 24, 2024 12:12 pm

Yesterday, Nevada Democrats falsely accused Governor Lombardo of accepting bribes on social media, but deleted the post shortly thereafter. According to state statute, it is a misdemeanor to falsely accuse someone of a crime and the penalty could include up to six months in jail. The popular talking point, “No...

SCOTUS Strikes Down Ban On ‘Bump Stocks’, Nevada Lawmakers React

June 14, 2024 5:55 pmJune 17, 2024 12:20 pm

Today, in a divided 6-3 decision (see below), the conservative justices of the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in Garland vs. Cargill, finding that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) “bump stock” ban was unconstitutional. The split decision reverses the 2018 ban that outlawed the...

OPINION: Rethinking Prescription Drug Costs–A Strategic Approach for Businesses

June 14, 2024 12:36 pm

Prescription drug costs are rising, and businesses and their employees are feeling the pinch more than ever. High-profile solutions from companies like GoodRx, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs, and Amazon Pharmacy are capturing headlines and offering the promise of relief. While these innovations are welcome, they may differ from the...

Jacky Rosen Sails, Sam Brown Soars, Jeff Gunter Sours

June 13, 2024 7:36 pmJune 14, 2024 5:56 pm

Captain Sam Brown soared to victory in the Nevada primary to face Democratic Senator Jacky Rosen in the general election in November, securing former President Donald Trump’s endorsement two days before election day (which apparently isn’t sitting well with GOP primary challenger Dr. Jeff Gunter). Data pulled at noon today...

Governor Lombardo’s Legislative Picks Sweep Primary

June 12, 2024 5:08 pmJune 19, 2024 1:03 pm

Seven Republican legislative candidates endorsed by Governor Joe Lombardo swept last night’s primary and advance to the general election in an effort to thwart a Democratic supermajority in the state senate and overcome a Democratic supermajority in the state assembly. After their victories, Governor Lombardo stated, “I’m excited about this...

Early Voting Shows Anemic Turnout in June Primary, Election Day Tabulation Begins Early

June 11, 2024 1:34 pmJune 11, 2024 6:27 pm

Early voting reports from the Secretary of State (SOS) show an anemic turnout for Nevada’s June primary. Although early voting and voting by mail was said to increase voter turnout and participation, less than 12 percent of registered voters had cast their ballot by June 7, the last day of...

Latino-led PAC Intervenes To Keep RFK Jr Off Nevada Ballot

June 6, 2024 4:04 pm

Somos PAC, “a latino-led organization dedicated to electing progressive candidates” has filed to intervene in a lawsuit by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign against Nevada’s Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar, claiming that “Team Kennedy is “attempting to circumvent Nevada state law and force himself onto the ballot this November.” Last...