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Nevada Considers Pay Raises for Charter School Teachers Amid Legislative Debate

Friday, May 16 by Nick Bonsanto

Legislation in Carson City is under consideration to provide pay raises for public charter school teachers in Nevada. Assembly Bill 398, introduced by Speaker Steve Yeager, aims to address compensation for hard-to-fill positions, particularly in Title 1 schools and special education. An amendment to... Read More.

Nevada Auto Insurance Rates Rise as Allstate and CSAA Implement Increases

Thursday, May 15 by Nick Bonsanto

Two major auto insurers, Allstate and CSAA, are set to raise their auto insurance rates in Nevada starting in late May, affecting nearly 150,000 residents. These rate increases have been approved by the Nevada Division of Insurance, which ensures that any rate changes are... Read More.

Nevada Politicians Push for Federal Land Release to Address Housing Crisis

Monday, May 12 by Nick Bonsanto

Two Republican politicians in Nevada, Governor Joe Lombardo and U.S. Representative Mark Amodei, are focusing on the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) control over land in the Las Vegas Valley as a potential solution to the region's housing crisis. The BLM manages about 85%... Read More.

Nevada Bill Proposes $35 Insulin Cap for Private Insurance Holders

Thursday, May 8 by Nick Bonsanto

Nevada Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager has announced the introduction of an emergency bill draft, Assembly Bill 555, which aims to cap the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for individuals with private insurance. This initiative is designed to alleviate the financial burden faced by... Read More.

Southern Nevada Home Market Sees Price Dip Amidst Inventory Surge

Tuesday, May 6 by Nick Bonsanto

Home prices in Southern Nevada have seen a slight decrease from their record highs earlier in 2025, according to data from Las Vegas Realtors. In April, the median sale price for homes was $480,000, a $5,000 decrease from the peak at the start of... Read More.

Nevada Legislature Debates Fuel Tax Extension to Fund Road Projects

Tuesday, May 6 by Nick Bonsanto

The debate over extending Clark County's fuel tax, which increases with inflation, is once again a focal point in the Nevada Legislature. The proposal, encapsulated in Assembly Bill 530, seeks to continue the fuel revenue indexing program without requiring another public vote. This program... Read More.

Nevada Judge Michele Fiore Faces Ongoing Suspension Despite Presidential Pardon

Monday, May 5 by Nick Bonsanto

The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline is considering the continued suspension of Michele Fiore from her position as a Pahrump judge, despite her receiving a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. Fiore was found guilty of conspiracy and wire fraud, with federal prosecutors proving she... Read More.

Nevada Universities Face $40 Million Federal Funding Cut Impacting Research and Public Health Initiatives

Saturday, May 3 by Nick Bonsanto

Two major research universities in Nevada, UNLV and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), have collectively faced a nearly $40 million reduction in federal research funding due to executive orders focused on reducing "wasteful spending." UNLV lost $16.3 million, affecting 25 grants, including those... Read More.

Nevada DMV Offers Walk-In Real ID Service for Upcoming Flyers

Saturday, May 3 by Nick Bonsanto

Nevada residents who are planning to fly within the next 45 days and do not yet have a Real ID can now visit selected DMV offices in Las Vegas without an appointment to obtain one. Starting Monday, the DMV will accommodate walk-ins at the... Read More.

Southern Nevada Tourism Down 7.8% In March

Tuesday, April 29 by Nick Bonsanto

In March, Southern Nevada saw a notable 7.8 percent drop in visitation compared to the previous year, marking one of the largest year-over-year declines since the pandemic. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) reported 3.4 million visitors for the month, with uncertainty... Read More.

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