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In remarks lasting more than 20 minutes, Lombardo touted a litany of policies enacted during his tenure, such as raises for ...

Progressive Policy Institute President Will Marshall lauded Las Vegas as “truly one of America’s great working-class cities” ...

International students' representation remains strong at UNR and UNLV, as colleges nationwide worry about declining international enrollment ...

Nevada Treasurer Conine settles in ex-employee’s age discrimination lawsuit. Read more from The Nevada Independent.

Nevada protects consumers from utility shutoffs in extreme heat. Advocates want more. Read more from The Nevada Independent.

Vegas tourism leaders head north of the border to entice disgruntled Canadians. Read more from The Nevada Independent.

Would tackling Nevada’s illegal cannabis market reduce youth drug usage? Is there a way to predict susceptibility to overuse ...

US high school students lose ground in math and reading, continuing yearslong decline. Read more from The Nevada Independent.

Lobbyists for Nevada boards helped kill a merger effort. How much were they paid? Read more from The Nevada Independent.

Reid renovation, new airport top to-do list for incoming Vegas aviation director. Read more from The Nevada Independent.

Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones is not planning to run for re-election in 2026, The Nevada Independent has learned. In ...