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A rebellion in the Assembly. A gloomy fiscal forecast. Failed trades in the Senate. The Indy took a look at all the forces that led to an ambitious film tax credit expansion’s one-vote death in the Nevada Legislature.
Read it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/film...
Read it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/film...
Film tax fiasco: How a three-year push to create Hollywood 2.0 in Las Vegas cratered - The Nevada Independent
A closer look shows the film tax credit proposal was added to the special session agenda with the belief there were more Republican votes in the Senate than there actually were.
thenevadaindependent.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A rebellion in the Assembly. A gloomy fiscal forecast. Failed trades in the Senate. The Indy took a look at all the forces that led to an ambitious film tax credit expansion’s one-vote death in the Nevada Legislature.
Read it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/film...
Read it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/film...
In today’s Indy Gaming newsletter:
💵 How Vegas is tackling the ‘affordability aspect’
👋 DraftKings, FanDuel leave AGA
💼 Former governor on Resorts World board
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💵 How Vegas is tackling the ‘affordability aspect’
👋 DraftKings, FanDuel leave AGA
💼 Former governor on Resorts World board
Subscribe or read the whole thing here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/the-...
The internet questioned whether Vegas is a value. Tourism leaders say they’re listening - The Nevada Independent
At IndyFest, MGM’s incoming COO and the LVCVA head said an assessment of the Strip’s price points continues. Also, two sports betting companies leave AGA.
thenevadaindependent.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
In today’s Indy Gaming newsletter:
💵 How Vegas is tackling the ‘affordability aspect’
👋 DraftKings, FanDuel leave AGA
💼 Former governor on Resorts World board
Subscribe or read the whole thing here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/the-...
💵 How Vegas is tackling the ‘affordability aspect’
👋 DraftKings, FanDuel leave AGA
💼 Former governor on Resorts World board
Subscribe or read the whole thing here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/the-...
Nevada lawmakers took up a laundry list of legislation during a special session. Indy reporter Eric Neugeboren runs down the most notable developments on Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson City.
Listen here: thenevadaindependent.com/podcast/focu...
Listen here: thenevadaindependent.com/podcast/focu...
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Nevada lawmakers took up a laundry list of legislation during a special session. Indy reporter Eric Neugeboren runs down the most notable developments on Focus on Carson, a program produced by KNVC community radio in Carson City.
Listen here: thenevadaindependent.com/podcast/focu...
Listen here: thenevadaindependent.com/podcast/focu...
OPINION by Craig Davis: Come on, where’s the love for e-bikes? E-bikes are inexpensive, safe and sustainable — a modern transportation marvel that makes cycling available to the masses. So why are they seemingly so misunderstood and misrepresented?
thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
OPINION by Craig Davis: Come on, where’s the love for e-bikes? E-bikes are inexpensive, safe and sustainable — a modern transportation marvel that makes cycling available to the masses. So why are they seemingly so misunderstood and misrepresented?
thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
Is Vegas still too expensive? Affordability is top of mind for top casino executives, who at last month’s IndyFest said recent months have focused on the “value proposition” for guests.
Read more in today’s Indy Gaming newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/the-...
Read more in today’s Indy Gaming newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/the-...
The internet questioned whether Vegas is a value. Tourism leaders say they’re listening - The Nevada Independent
At IndyFest, MGM’s incoming COO and the LVCVA head said an assessment of the Strip’s price points continues. Also, two sports betting companies leave AGA.
thenevadaindependent.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Is Vegas still too expensive? Affordability is top of mind for top casino executives, who at last month’s IndyFest said recent months have focused on the “value proposition” for guests.
Read more in today’s Indy Gaming newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/the-...
Read more in today’s Indy Gaming newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/the-...
A recent special session seemed tailor-made for a bill to massively expand Nevada’s film tax credit program. So why did the push to bring the silver screen to the Silver State implode?
See what happened behind the scenes: thenevadaindependent.com/article/film...
See what happened behind the scenes: thenevadaindependent.com/article/film...
Film tax fiasco: How a three-year push to create Hollywood 2.0 in Las Vegas cratered - The Nevada Independent
A closer look shows the film tax credit proposal was added to the special session agenda with the belief there were more Republican votes in the Senate than there actually were.
thenevadaindependent.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A recent special session seemed tailor-made for a bill to massively expand Nevada’s film tax credit program. So why did the push to bring the silver screen to the Silver State implode?
See what happened behind the scenes: thenevadaindependent.com/article/film...
See what happened behind the scenes: thenevadaindependent.com/article/film...
A felony charge and formal censure is just the latest in years of drama between Henderson City Councilwoman Carrie Cox and her colleagues, who she says are united with special interests and against her.
thenevadaindependent.com/article/carr...
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Clashes, censure and a felony: Carrie Cox’s tumultuous 3 years on Henderson City Council - The Nevada Independent
Cox describes herself as an outsider to Henderson’s “good ole boys club.” Her indictment follows a string of conflicts with her colleagues.
thenevadaindependent.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A felony charge and formal censure is just the latest in years of drama between Henderson City Councilwoman Carrie Cox and her colleagues, who she says are united with special interests and against her.
thenevadaindependent.com/article/carr...
thenevadaindependent.com/article/carr...
New data shows a 30 percent jump in the number of ICE detainees in Nevada’s three main detention centers since September, although statistics on the pace of immigration arrests in the state are harder to come by.
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
Nevada ICE detainee population up by more than 30 percent since September - The Nevada Independent
The new numbers come as ICE eyes creating a new detention facility in Nevada while the state struggles to meet capacity. At a press conference this weekend, Department of Homeland Secretary Kristi…
thenevadaindependent.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
New data shows a 30 percent jump in the number of ICE detainees in Nevada’s three main detention centers since September, although statistics on the pace of immigration arrests in the state are harder to come by.
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
A proposal to use small-scale explosives 11 miles from the annual Burning Man location has drawn criticism -- especially because the developers' identity is being kept secret.
Read more about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/secr...
Read more about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/secr...
Secretive startup seeks permits to test explosives near Burning Man - The Nevada Independent
If all Washoe County permits are approved, small-scale explosions will be authorized to take place about 11 miles from the Black Rock Playa, site of the annual Burning Man celebration, and 6 miles…
thenevadaindependent.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A proposal to use small-scale explosives 11 miles from the annual Burning Man location has drawn criticism -- especially because the developers' identity is being kept secret.
Read more about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/secr...
Read more about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/secr...
Henderson Councilwoman Carrie Cox pleaded not guilty to a felony charge for allegedly recording a colleague illegally. It’s just the latest in years of conflict between the self-described outsider and other council members.
thenevadaindependent.com/article/carr...
thenevadaindependent.com/article/carr...
Clashes, censure and a felony: Carrie Cox’s tumultuous 3 years on Henderson City Council - The Nevada Independent
Cox describes herself as an outsider to Henderson’s “good ole boys club.” Her indictment follows a string of conflicts with her colleagues.
thenevadaindependent.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Henderson Councilwoman Carrie Cox pleaded not guilty to a felony charge for allegedly recording a colleague illegally. It’s just the latest in years of conflict between the self-described outsider and other council members.
thenevadaindependent.com/article/carr...
thenevadaindependent.com/article/carr...
A federal judge has ruled that prediction market platform Kalshi must stop offering sports contracts in Nevada, in a win for state gaming regulators.
thenevadaindependent.com/article/fede...
thenevadaindependent.com/article/fede...
Federal judge rules that Kalshi must stop offering prediction contracts in Nevada - The Nevada Independent
The ruling comes seven months after the judge granted a preliminary injunction against gaming regulators who ordered the company to cease operations.
thenevadaindependent.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
A federal judge has ruled that prediction market platform Kalshi must stop offering sports contracts in Nevada, in a win for state gaming regulators.
thenevadaindependent.com/article/fede...
thenevadaindependent.com/article/fede...
The number of people in Nevada’s main ICE detention centers has grown by more than 30 percent since September. It comes as DHS Secretary Kristi Noem acknowledged ongoing conversations about expansions.
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
Nevada ICE detainee population up by more than 30 percent since September - The Nevada Independent
The new numbers come as ICE eyes creating a new detention facility in Nevada while the state struggles to meet capacity. At a press conference this weekend, Department of Homeland Secretary Kristi…
thenevadaindependent.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The number of people in Nevada’s main ICE detention centers has grown by more than 30 percent since September. It comes as DHS Secretary Kristi Noem acknowledged ongoing conversations about expansions.
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
If all Washoe County permits are approved, small-scale explosions will be authorized to take place about 11 miles from the Black Rock Playa, site of the annual Burning Man celebration, and 6 miles from iconic Fly Geyser.
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/secr...
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/secr...
Secretive startup seeks permits to test explosives near Burning Man - The Nevada Independent
If all Washoe County permits are approved, small-scale explosions will be authorized to take place about 11 miles from the Black Rock Playa, site of the annual Burning Man celebration, and 6 miles…
thenevadaindependent.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
If all Washoe County permits are approved, small-scale explosions will be authorized to take place about 11 miles from the Black Rock Playa, site of the annual Burning Man celebration, and 6 miles from iconic Fly Geyser.
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/secr...
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/secr...
The top lawmaker in the Nevada Assembly says he’s taking a break from public service. Speaker Steve Yeager says he has decided against running for a spot on the Clark County Commission.
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/2026...
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/2026...
Assembly Speaker Yeager decides against running for Clark County Commission - The Nevada Independent
Nonprofit leader Jon Killoran to challenge Washoe Commissioner Mike Clark. Read more from The Nevada Independent.
thenevadaindependent.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The top lawmaker in the Nevada Assembly says he’s taking a break from public service. Speaker Steve Yeager says he has decided against running for a spot on the Clark County Commission.
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/2026...
Read about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/2026...
The cost of 1 pound of ground coffee increased by approximately 41 percent from September 2024 to September 2025, jumping from $6.47 to $9.14.
Learn more about it in this Fact Brief: thenevadaindependent.com/article/has-...
Learn more about it in this Fact Brief: thenevadaindependent.com/article/has-...
Has the cost of coffee increased by 40 percent since September 2024? - The Nevada Independent
The Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website founded in 2017 by veteran political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston. The site and its supporting channels are…
thenevadaindependent.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The cost of 1 pound of ground coffee increased by approximately 41 percent from September 2024 to September 2025, jumping from $6.47 to $9.14.
Learn more about it in this Fact Brief: thenevadaindependent.com/article/has-...
Learn more about it in this Fact Brief: thenevadaindependent.com/article/has-...
Clark County’s superintendent called the Legislature’s changes to school zone safety “huge.”
Although it wasn’t the focus of the special session, we run down how education could change in our Indy Education newsletter:
Although it wasn’t the focus of the special session, we run down how education could change in our Indy Education newsletter:
Clark County superintendent: Legislature’s changes in school zone safety ‘huge’ - The Nevada Independent
In this week's Indy Education newsletter, the Clark County School District superintendent weighs in on education policies discussed during the special session.
thenevadaindependent.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Clark County’s superintendent called the Legislature’s changes to school zone safety “huge.”
Although it wasn’t the focus of the special session, we run down how education could change in our Indy Education newsletter:
Although it wasn’t the focus of the special session, we run down how education could change in our Indy Education newsletter:
Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager told The Indy he won’t run for an open seat on the powerful Clark County Commission, although he denied it had anything to do with a revolt within his caucus over a film tax credit bill.
Read our live updates here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/2026...
Read our live updates here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/2026...
Assembly Speaker Yeager decides against running for Clark County Commission - The Nevada Independent
Nonprofit leader Jon Killoran to challenge Washoe Commissioner Mike Clark. Read more from The Nevada Independent.
thenevadaindependent.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager told The Indy he won’t run for an open seat on the powerful Clark County Commission, although he denied it had anything to do with a revolt within his caucus over a film tax credit bill.
Read our live updates here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/2026...
Read our live updates here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/2026...
Has the cost of coffee increased by 40 percent since September 2024?
Find out in this Fact Brief: thenevadaindependent.com/article/has-...
Find out in this Fact Brief: thenevadaindependent.com/article/has-...
Has the cost of coffee increased by 40 percent since September 2024? - The Nevada Independent
The Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website founded in 2017 by veteran political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston. The site and its supporting channels are…
thenevadaindependent.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Has the cost of coffee increased by 40 percent since September 2024?
Find out in this Fact Brief: thenevadaindependent.com/article/has-...
Find out in this Fact Brief: thenevadaindependent.com/article/has-...
In this week’s Indy Education newsletter:
🍎 Clark County supe on new legislation
🏠 Alexis Hill supports property tax reform to help schools. Does Aaron Ford?
💼 New supe picked for White Pine County School District
Read and subscribe to our newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/clar...
🍎 Clark County supe on new legislation
🏠 Alexis Hill supports property tax reform to help schools. Does Aaron Ford?
💼 New supe picked for White Pine County School District
Read and subscribe to our newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/clar...
Clark County superintendent: Legislature’s changes in school zone safety ‘huge’ - The Nevada Independent
In this week's Indy Education newsletter, the Clark County School District superintendent weighs in on education policies discussed during the special session.
thenevadaindependent.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In this week’s Indy Education newsletter:
🍎 Clark County supe on new legislation
🏠 Alexis Hill supports property tax reform to help schools. Does Aaron Ford?
💼 New supe picked for White Pine County School District
Read and subscribe to our newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/clar...
🍎 Clark County supe on new legislation
🏠 Alexis Hill supports property tax reform to help schools. Does Aaron Ford?
💼 New supe picked for White Pine County School District
Read and subscribe to our newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/clar...
As some Nevada districts struggle to pay for school construction and maintenance, Washoe County leaders say they’re proud of what’s come from a 2016 sales tax increase — and the controversial choice to make it not expire.
thenevadaindependent.com/article/nine...
thenevadaindependent.com/article/nine...
Nine years later, officials describe Washoe sales tax hike as transformational for schools - The Nevada Independent
Nearly a decade later, those involved in the passage of a Washoe County sales tax view the ballot measure as transformational — a huge feat that set the district apart from other struggling school…
thenevadaindependent.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
As some Nevada districts struggle to pay for school construction and maintenance, Washoe County leaders say they’re proud of what’s come from a 2016 sales tax increase — and the controversial choice to make it not expire.
thenevadaindependent.com/article/nine...
thenevadaindependent.com/article/nine...
OPINION by John L. Smith: Home means Nevada — for speculators and corporations. With the failure of a bipartisan bill to rein in big investors, the dream of home ownership in Nevada is quickly becoming a mirage.
Read it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
Read it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
November 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
OPINION by John L. Smith: Home means Nevada — for speculators and corporations. With the failure of a bipartisan bill to rein in big investors, the dream of home ownership in Nevada is quickly becoming a mirage.
Read it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
Read it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...
In 2016, Washoe County voters opted to raise sales taxes on themselves to support school buildings. Nearly a decade later, officials say it’s been transformational — and is needed even as the district’s enrollment declines.
thenevadaindependent.com/article/nine...
thenevadaindependent.com/article/nine...
Nine years later, officials describe Washoe sales tax hike as transformational for schools - The Nevada Independent
Nearly a decade later, those involved in the passage of a Washoe County sales tax view the ballot measure as transformational — a huge feat that set the district apart from other struggling school…
thenevadaindependent.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
In 2016, Washoe County voters opted to raise sales taxes on themselves to support school buildings. Nearly a decade later, officials say it’s been transformational — and is needed even as the district’s enrollment declines.
thenevadaindependent.com/article/nine...
thenevadaindependent.com/article/nine...
Want to know more about the bills discussed in Nevada’s special session? The Indy has you covered.
Read our policy tracker for all the details on the 13 bills that reached Gov. Joe Lombardo’s desk and the four that failed: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
Read our policy tracker for all the details on the 13 bills that reached Gov. Joe Lombardo’s desk and the four that failed: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
Nevada Policy Tracker: What issues passed, failed in Legislature’s 2025 special session - The Nevada Independent
Nevada Policy Tracker: Issues on the Legislature’s 2025 special session agenda. Read more from The Nevada Independent.
thenevadaindependent.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Want to know more about the bills discussed in Nevada’s special session? The Indy has you covered.
Read our policy tracker for all the details on the 13 bills that reached Gov. Joe Lombardo’s desk and the four that failed: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
Read our policy tracker for all the details on the 13 bills that reached Gov. Joe Lombardo’s desk and the four that failed: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
When the dust settled on the Nevada Legislature’s special session, 13 bills made it to Gov. Joe Lombardo’s desk, while four proposals failed to move forward.
Read The Indy’s policy tracker to find out all the details you need to know about each measure: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
Read The Indy’s policy tracker to find out all the details you need to know about each measure: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
Nevada Policy Tracker: What issues passed, failed in Legislature’s 2025 special session - The Nevada Independent
Nevada Policy Tracker: Issues on the Legislature’s 2025 special session agenda. Read more from The Nevada Independent.
thenevadaindependent.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
When the dust settled on the Nevada Legislature’s special session, 13 bills made it to Gov. Joe Lombardo’s desk, while four proposals failed to move forward.
Read The Indy’s policy tracker to find out all the details you need to know about each measure: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
Read The Indy’s policy tracker to find out all the details you need to know about each measure: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
85.4 percent of Nevada high school students graduated this year, compared with 81.6 percent of the class of 2024.
Learn more about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
Learn more about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
Nevada high school graduation rate jumps above 85 percent for class of 2025 - The Nevada Independent
Statewide, 85.4 percent of students graduated, compared with 81.6 percent of the Class of 2024.
thenevadaindependent.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
85.4 percent of Nevada high school students graduated this year, compared with 81.6 percent of the class of 2024.
Learn more about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
Learn more about it here: thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...