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Policy, politics and progressive commentary For higher education, one of the biggest challenges leftover from the pandemic years is getting students to sign up. In recent years enrollment at many Nevada higher education institutions — like higher education institutions nationally — has plateaued compared to pre-pandemic levels. But at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas the tide has finally turned. […] The post UNLV sees record enrollment after years of steady decline appear...

Nevadans have a lot on their minds, from traffic crashes and fatalities and the state Wildlife Commission to herbicides and the taxes on gaming revenues.

Ippei Mizuhara reportedly paid off gambling debts by making a series of $500,000 deposits into marker accounts at Resort World casinos based in Las Vegas and California.

Policy, politics and progressive commentary Nevada’s general fund revenue is 5% higher so far in fiscal year 2024 than earlier forecasts from the state’s Economic Forum, Legislative fiscal analyst Michael Nakamoto told legislators Monday. Nakamoto told the Joint Standing Committee on Revenue the state’s general fund, projected year-to-date at $3.7 billion, is up approximately $64.1 million from two months ago, […] The post Insurance tax helps state revenue exceed proj...

Policy, politics and progressive commentary Nevada’s senators joined federal lawmakers from six other western states Monday to demand additional funding to address the region’s long-term drought, worsened by climate change. The Colorado River remains in an unfolding and worsening crisis. Water demand on the river far exceeds supply, meaning less water is available to refill the river’s large reservoirs, Lake […] The post Nevada joins six western states demanding more ...

Policy, politics and progressive commentary Voters in Nevada will soon need to narrow down which candidates can advance to the general election for the chance to govern Nevada’s public system of higher education. Nevada’s System of Higher Education (NSHE) — which spans four community colleges, two universities, a research institute, and a state college — is overseen by an elected […] The post Board of Regents primary attracts crowd of candidates, despite new sh...

A recent poll reveals that many voters are concerned about the states water supply.

In the last decade, Native American communities throughout Nevada have seen a significant increase in Safe Drinking Water Act violations due to failing infrastructure and paltry federal funding for tribes.

In January, former Resorts World President, Scott Sibella entered a plea agreement, admitting to one count of violating the Bank Secrecy Act that requires financial institutions, including casinos, to report