CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHARENevada Democrats, the day after their counterparts in Iowa held a problem-riddled caucus, sought to calm the nerves of voters, the media and other interested observers Tuesday.The statement released by the party was short, but its message was simple: What happens in Iowa, stays in Iowa.But it’s going to take a lot more than that to assuage the fears of the public — and campaigns — in the wake of Iowa’s first in the nation presidential nominating contest on Monday, which left the public about who the victor was for roughly 20 hours. The Iowa Democratic Party...…CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHARENevada Democrats, the day after their counterparts in Iowa held a problem-riddled caucus, sought to calm the nerves of voters, the media and other interested observers Tuesday.The statement released by the party was short, but its message was simple: What happens in Iowa, stays in Iowa.But it’s going to take a lot more than that to assuage the fears of the public — and campaigns — in the wake of Iowa’s first in the nation presidential nominating contest on Monday, which left the public about who the victor was for roughly 20 hours. The Iowa Democratic Party...WW…

CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHAREGov. Steve Sisolak has ordered the temporary closures of schools across the state until at least April 6, the most drastic step yet taken by Nevada authorities to limit spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Sisolak made the announcement alongside Clark County School District Superintendent Jesus Jara on Sunday afternoon, saying the closure will affect all public, charter and private schools in the state and could possibly extend longer. He said it had become “increasingly clear” in the last 48 hours that school closure was needed for containment...…CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHAREGov. Steve Sisolak has ordered the temporary closures of schools across the state until at least April 6, the most drastic step yet taken by Nevada authorities to limit spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Sisolak made the announcement alongside Clark County School District Superintendent Jesus Jara on Sunday afternoon, saying the closure will affect all public, charter and private schools in the state and could possibly extend longer. He said it had become “increasingly clear” in the last 48 hours that school closure was needed for containment...WW…

CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHAREThe Nevada State Democratic Party is in the process of notifying roughly 1,000 early-voting caucusgoers that their ballots have been voided for errors, just two days before Caucus Day.The voided ballots, from the first three of four days of early voting, make up about 2.8 percent of the 36,000 ballots cast over the three-day period, with party officials still processing the 39,000 ballots cast on the fourth day of early voting. According to a party official, the overwhelming majority of ballots were voided for lacking a signature, with only about 60 ballots...…CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHAREThe Nevada State Democratic Party is in the process of notifying roughly 1,000 early-voting caucusgoers that their ballots have been voided for errors, just two days before Caucus Day.The voided ballots, from the first three of four days of early voting, make up about 2.8 percent of the 36,000 ballots cast over the three-day period, with party officials still processing the 39,000 ballots cast on the fourth day of early voting. According to a party official, the overwhelming majority of ballots were voided for lacking a signature, with only about 60 ballots...WW…

CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHAREThe June 9 primary is being conducted mostly by mail, a new experience for many Nevada voters. If you are wondering about security, the state has put in place several safeguards to ensure every vote is validated and counted. One of those safeguards is that a voter must sign a ballot and then have the signature verified. But if a voter forgets to sign a ballot or if the signature does not match the state voter files, what then? Deputy Secretary of State for Elections Wayne Thorley talked with The Nevada Independent’s Joey Lovato to explain how to “cure” a...…CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHAREThe June 9 primary is being conducted mostly by mail, a new experience for many Nevada voters. If you are wondering about security, the state has put in place several safeguards to ensure every vote is validated and counted. One of those safeguards is that a voter must sign a ballot and then have the signature verified. But if a voter forgets to sign a ballot or if the signature does not match the state voter files, what then? Deputy Secretary of State for Elections Wayne Thorley talked with The Nevada Independent’s Joey Lovato to explain how to “cure” a...WW…

CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHAREWith a message largely focused on providing better access to health care, immigration reform and helping Nevada rebound from the pandemic-triggered recession, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) officially announced her bid for a second term Wednesday.In a video announcing her campaign, Cortez Masto highlighted her vote to fend off a 2017 GOP effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “I have fought again and again to make health care affordable for all Americans, including casting a critical vote to protect the Affordable Care Act when Republicans...…CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHAREWith a message largely focused on providing better access to health care, immigration reform and helping Nevada rebound from the pandemic-triggered recession, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) officially announced her bid for a second term Wednesday.In a video announcing her campaign, Cortez Masto highlighted her vote to fend off a 2017 GOP effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “I have fought again and again to make health care affordable for all Americans, including casting a critical vote to protect the Affordable Care Act when Republicans...WW…

CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHAREA proposal created by Blockchains LLC and circulated in the Legislature describes the fantastical contours of a plan to create a semi-autonomous county that slowly assumes powers of the county it’s based in and is supported by a cryptocurrency known as “stablecoin.” The plan, obtained by The Nevada Independent, includes draft language creating “Innovation Zones,” a concept touted by Gov. Steve Sisolak in his last month but that otherwise has not been described publicly in detail. Sisolak touched on the idea as one element of an economic development plan...…CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHAREA proposal created by Blockchains LLC and circulated in the Legislature describes the fantastical contours of a plan to create a semi-autonomous county that slowly assumes powers of the county it’s based in and is supported by a cryptocurrency known as “stablecoin.” The plan, obtained by The Nevada Independent, includes draft language creating “Innovation Zones,” a concept touted by Gov. Steve Sisolak in his last month but that otherwise has not been described publicly in detail. Sisolak touched on the idea as one element of an economic development plan...WW…

CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHAREEnvironmentalists and electronic repair shops on Monday hailed a bill making it easier for consumers to repair their electronic devices as a way to reduce toxic waste. But technology firms criticized the legislation for potential cybersecurity risks and unintended consequences. The clash came during a hearing for , a bill introduced by Assemblywoman Selena Torres (D-Las Vegas) that would require manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to produce documentation and the parts and tools necessary to diagnose, maintain and repair electronic devices...…CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHAREEnvironmentalists and electronic repair shops on Monday hailed a bill making it easier for consumers to repair their electronic devices as a way to reduce toxic waste. But technology firms criticized the legislation for potential cybersecurity risks and unintended consequences. The clash came during a hearing for , a bill introduced by Assemblywoman Selena Torres (D-Las Vegas) that would require manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to produce documentation and the parts and tools necessary to diagnose, maintain and repair electronic devices...WW…

CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHARESecretary of State Barbara Cegavske’s office has finished its review of the Nevada Republican Party’s alleged evidence of massive voter fraud in the 2020 election and found the concerns “do not amount to evidentiary support for the contention that the 2020 general election was plagued by widespread voter fraud.”In a released Wednesday, Cegavske’s office submitted a full response denying many of the state Republican Party’s continued assertions that the 2020 election in Nevada, which was largely conducted by mail voting because of the COVID-19 pandemic, saw...…CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHARESecretary of State Barbara Cegavske’s office has finished its review of the Nevada Republican Party’s alleged evidence of massive voter fraud in the 2020 election and found the concerns “do not amount to evidentiary support for the contention that the 2020 general election was plagued by widespread voter fraud.”In a released Wednesday, Cegavske’s office submitted a full response denying many of the state Republican Party’s continued assertions that the 2020 election in Nevada, which was largely conducted by mail voting because of the COVID-19 pandemic, saw...WW…

CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHARENevada has a feral pet problem.The problem is partially emotional. Many of us love Nevada’s feral pets. Speaking as a cat lover, I certainly enjoy seeing the occasional feral “outdoor” cat take a stroll by my home. They remind me of the feral cat colonies my great-grandfather always kept outside his home, which I spent so much of my childhood staring at and maintaining a sociable distance from. Sure, feral cats are rarely personable — they’re usually terrified of strange humans, and justifiably so — but it always warms my heart seeing adorable purring...…CloseSupport Our WorkEspañolSHARENevada has a feral pet problem.The problem is partially emotional. Many of us love Nevada’s feral pets. Speaking as a cat lover, I certainly enjoy seeing the occasional feral “outdoor” cat take a stroll by my home. They remind me of the feral cat colonies my great-grandfather always kept outside his home, which I spent so much of my childhood staring at and maintaining a sociable distance from. Sure, feral cats are rarely personable — they’re usually terrified of strange humans, and justifiably so — but it always warms my heart seeing adorable purring...WW…

Share this pageESPENElection 2020 | LegislatureByAugust 4th, 2020 - 9:14pmPresident Donald Trump's speaks during a rally at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. (Jeff Scheid/The Nevada Independent)Last updated: August 4th, 2020 - 9:51pmTrump campaign sues Nevada over bill expanding mail-in voting for general electionPresident Donald Trump’s campaign has sued Nevada over a contentious bill recently approved in the ongoing special session of the Nevada Legislature that expands mail-in voting for the 2020 general election, saying it would make voter fraud “inevitable.”The...…Share this pageESPENElection 2020 | LegislatureByAugust 4th, 2020 - 9:14pmPresident Donald Trump's speaks during a rally at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. (Jeff Scheid/The Nevada Independent)Last updated: August 4th, 2020 - 9:51pmTrump campaign sues Nevada over bill expanding mail-in voting for general electionPresident Donald Trump’s campaign has sued Nevada over a contentious bill recently approved in the ongoing special session of the Nevada Legislature that expands mail-in voting for the 2020 general election, saying it would make voter fraud “inevitable.”The...WW…