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Scam ‘GOP’ PAC Spotlights ‘Bipartisan’ Democratic Candidate in Nevada Swing District

September 26, 2024 11:18 amSeptember 27, 2024 1:45 pm

Ryan Hampton, a self-proclaimed “fierce bipartisan advocate” endorsed by the Nevada Democratic party for the open seat in Assembly District 4, vows to “end toxic politics” and seeks to find bipartisan solutions to “make real change for Nevada’s hard-working middle class.” Sounds nice, but Hampton’s comments made during a recent...

OPINION: Proposed Price Control Legislation Could Destabilize Nevada’s HealthCare Industry

September 18, 2024 2:32 pm

Throughout my life, I have witnessed, appreciated, and proudly fought for all that makes Nevada a great place to live. As a member of the State Assembly, I’ve come to understand how many aspects of life in my District 22, and the state at large, are intertwined. The healthcare industry...

RSLC Spotlights Nevada Republican Legislative Candidates

September 17, 2024 3:12 pmSeptember 17, 2024 7:09 pm

As part of its ongoing effort to grow and strengthen the Republican party by elevating more women and diverse down-ballot candidates in the states, the Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) kicked off its 2024 Right Leaders Network (RLN) Spotlight Candidates Series this past weekend by showcasing a slate of leaders...

Report: Less Than 20 Percent of High School Students in Nevada Are Proficient in Math

September 17, 2024 11:37 amSeptember 19, 2024 2:16 pm

In a recent study by Scholaroo, Nevada ranks 46th in the nation in education and the latest report card provided by the Nevada Department of Education (NVDOE) supports their findings. The report provides data on student performance, absenteeism, graduation and state-wide school quality. Overall, less than 50 percent of all...

Trump Campaign, GOP Hosts ‘Protect The Vote’ Tour And Election Integrity Training for Nevadans

September 9, 2024 4:53 pm

Last week, the RNC, Team Trump, and the NV GOP hosted a “Protect the Vote” Tour and Election Integrity volunteer training in Reno. The event solicited grassroots supporters and highlighted election integrity efforts, with a “strong emphasis on ensuring that Silver State elections are fair, accurate, secure, and transparent.” https://twitter.com/AlidaC_NV/status/1831067528183062854...

Governor Lombardo Chairs Bipartisan Coalition To Pass Voter ID Initiative

September 5, 2024 10:37 amSeptember 6, 2024 3:02 pm

Today, Nevada Voter ID Coalition announced its formation in support of a bipartisan effort to pass a Voter ID law for the State of Nevada. According to the announcement, “Governor Joe Lombardo will serve as the organization’s honorary chair and it will be co-chaired by Sparks City Attorney Wes Duncan,...

Democratic Assemblyman Steve Yeager ‘Proud’ of Criminal Justice Reform Bill, GOP Opponent Responds

August 28, 2024 5:11 pmSeptember 5, 2024 10:57 am

During a recent podcast, Democratic Speaker of the Assembly Steve Yeager (AD-9) said he was proud of the 2019 “landmark” criminal justice reform bill AB 236 that the Democratic majority passed, Attorney General Aaron Ford supported, and former Governor Steve Sisolak signed into law. Criminal justice reform, Yeager said, was...