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Policy, politics and progressive commentary Former Clark County Commission Chairman Rory Reid says Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Sam Brown needs a history lesson. “I’m happy to provide it here and now.” Reid emerged from his absence from public life Thursday to campaign for Sen. Jacky Rosen and speak up for keeping nuclear waste out of Southern Nevada, a cause […] The post Rory Reid defends famous father’s Yucca Mountain legacy appeared first on Nevada Current.

Policy, politics and progressive commentary Nevada’s lone congressional Republican suffered a blow this week after six members of his own party joined Democrats to block a bill he authored to address a court ruling adopting a stricter interpretation of the 150-year-old General Mining Law. Mining developers looking to extract minerals in Nevada are grappling with the aftermath of a 2022 […] The post Amodei’s mining bill fails to pass Republican-controlled House appeared first on Nevada Current.

Policy, politics and progressive commentary The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN), which regulates utility companies like NV Energy and Southwest Gas, must consider the daily challenges of Nevadans when making decisions that will directly impact our lives. The PUCN serves as the regulatory body to ensure utility companies operate while serving the public interest of customers and shareholders. Last […] The post Wanted: Transparency at the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada appeared

Policy, politics and progressive commentary The Nevada Democratic Senate Caucus, which has a credible chance of winning a veto-proof majority this year, has yet to endorse a candidate in Senate District 18, while Republicans in the primary race have a sizable lead on fundraising, endorsements and party support from Gov. Joe Lombardo. The district, which was left vacant after the […] The post Even after district was redrawn to be competitive, Senate Dems give it the cold shoulder appeared first o

Spring enrollment for degree-seeking undergraduates at UNLV is up 3%, compared to last year. Enrollment for degree-seeking graduates this spring was even higher.