Politics

Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve is touting public art and blockchain technology as part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, which brought to Reno hundreds of city leaders this weekend. Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday kicked off the event.

A new election poll released this week by researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno released shows some candidates in the upcoming primary election may have a strong lead over their rivals.

A veterans council organization has rated its most important issues for the Nevada State Legislature to consider for the next legislative session in Carson City that begins in early 2023.

A late Monday leak to Politico of a draft Supreme Court opinion that would strike down federal abortion rights rocked northern Nevadans.

Advocates championing a ballot initiative to change Nevada’s election system to include open primaries and ranked choice voting in the general election are celebrating a $2 million milestone this month. 

The Democracy Initiative Education Fund, a coalition of organizations working to support and sustain the democratic process, last week released a report giving Nevada high marks for its elections. 

“Disgusting, inappropriate behavior.” That’s how a far-right, so-called patriot’s accosting of Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak on Sunday is being described online.

The insurrection on Jan. 6 reminded us that our democracy is not guaranteed. It’s something we must continue to strive to uphold.

Former U.S. Senator Harry Reid, a political titan from Nevada, died yesterday of pancreatic cancer. He was 82.

The last payment for the child tax credit went out Dec. 15. The program’s extension faces an uncertain fate in Congress, and many families who rely on regular payments aren’t prepared for the loss.