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School mascots deemed racially discriminatory could get the boot under Nevada bill

As sports teams and schools nationwide grapple with whether their longtime mascots are offensive, Nevada lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban racially discriminatory language or imagery in a school's “identifiers” such as its name, logo or mascot.

Nevada lawmakers consider formation of human trafficking task force that could open access to federal grants

Lawmakers are considering forming a statewide task force on human trafficking that could open the door for new federal funding opportunities to aid trafficking survivors.

Storey County board, water district oppose effort to let technology company form local government

Storey County commissioners voted Tuesday to oppose “separatist governing control” within their jurisdiction after Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak backed a legislative effort that could result in a private tech company and major campaign donor forming its own local government.

Continued mail voting expansion, straight-ticket ballots among Nevada legislative election proposals

Lawmakers kicked off the 2021 session in the shadow of a bruising election marked by the former president sowing doubt about the results and a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Nevada Congressman Amodei votes against $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nevada's Second Congressional District Rep. Mark Amodei released the following statement Saturday on H.R. 1319, also known as the American Rescue Plan Act. It passed the U.S. House of Representatives, 219 to 212, with one not voting.

Nevada lawmakers introduce bill to prevent the poor from losing license for unpaid traffic tickets

Lawmakers have proposed a bill to end driver’s license suspensions for unpaid minor traffic fines and fees, which generally are assessed on poorer Nevadans.

New coalition: Nevada lawmakers must raise revenue for schools or new funding formula won’t work

A coalition that includes teachers, school administrators and faith leaders is hoping to put pressure on lawmakers to increase taxes this session, saying that moving to a new education funding formula without additional revenue will do more harm than good to many students.

Amodei submits amendment to American Rescue Plan Act, wants funding for special event operators

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nevada District 2 Congressman Mark Amodei released the following statement Wednesday after submitting an amendment to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 regarding the eligibility criteria for special events under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) implementation of the Shuttered Venue Operators (SVO) Grant Program, which was recently established under the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act:

Nevada Supreme Court to consider creating commission to study water law cases

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice James W. Hardesty filed a petition requesting the Nevada Supreme Court consider creating a commission to study the adjudication of water law cases in Nevada’s courts.

Nevada Legislation proposes raising tobacco purchasing age to 21

Lawmakers are looking to bring Nevada in line with a federal law passed in 2019 that raises the legal tobacco sales age from 18 to 21.

In response to outcry from homeschool community, lawmakers clarify that civics includes government

On its face, AB19 seems like a run-of-the-mill bill updating the typically dry subject area of curriculum requirements.

Bill introduced in Carson City to keep Nevada Day on October 31st

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - A Southern Nevada Assemblymember has introduced a bill in the state legislature to keep Nevada Day on October 31st.

Assembly leader bill would transition Nevada to a primary, become first presidential nominating state

Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson has introduced legislation that would not only transition Nevada away from a caucus to a primary for the 2024 presidential cycle, but also leapfrog New Hampshire and Iowa to become the first nominating state in the country.

Nevada Legislative Freedom Caucus asks Assembly leaders for access to committee rooms

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Legislative Freedom Caucus today called on state Assembly leaders to allow Assembly members to have access to committee rooms at the Nevada Legislature.

Nevada Humanities to Host Virtual Conversation with Nevada Elected Officials, Exploring Why They Serve

Shadows of people along a wall with the Nevada Humanities hand logo
Event Date: 
February 18, 2021 - 6:00pm

Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill, Nevada State Senator Nicole Cannizzaro, West Wendover Mayor Daniel Corona, and Nevada State Senator Ben Kieckhefer will come together for a conversation to discuss what brought them to politics and public service.

Nevada Congressman Amodei says 'no' to removing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from committees

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021.

“Any individual who holds public office has a responsibility to be thoughtful with their words and hold themselves to a higher standard. Of course, the ultimate decision makers in determining the appropriateness of an elected official’s statements are the voters of that official’s district.

‘Innovation Zones’ promoted by Nevada governor would create semi-autonomous county at behest of Blockchains LLC

A proposal created by Blockchains LLC and circulated in the Legislature describes the fantastical contours of a plan to create a semi-autonomous county that slowly assumes powers of the county it’s based in and is supported by a cryptocurrency known as “stablecoin.”

What to watch in the 2021 legislative session: A guide to the biggest policy debates

The 2021 session is likely to be defined by Nevada’s immediate budget challenges and efforts to recover from the damage of the ongoing pandemic.

But lawmakers are also poised to work on policy that could shape the state’s long-term trajectory, including implementing a redesigned school funding formula, laying groundwork for a more diversified economy and considering changes to a mining tax model in place since Nevada gained statehood in the 1800s.

Nevada Lawmakers will participate in committee meetings virtually at start of session

Lawmakers won’t be gathering in person during committee meetings and will instead participate virtually at the start of the legislative session next week.

Nevada governor proposes additional $50M for small business grant program

With $51 million having been allocated to Nevada small businesses as part of the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support Grant program, Gov. Steve Sisolak is asking the Legislature to approve $50 million more for struggling small businesses in the Silver State.

Nevada Congressman Amodei votes to approve waiver for Secretary of Defense nominee

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement Thursday after voting in support of a waiver to permit General Lloyd Austin to be confirmed as Secretary of Defense:

Nevada governor sets vision of a future economy in State of State address amid economic, health crisis

Gov. Steve Sisolak told Nevadans experiencing some of their darkest hours of economic and public health devastation that he has a plan to create more than 165,000 jobs over the next decade, launch new initiatives to retrain displaced workers and build out an economy based on clean energy, blockchain and other futuristic technologies.

Nevada governor releases final details, program notes for tonight's 2021 State of the State

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak released the final viewing details for the 2021 State of the State address that happens Tuesday.The pre-program begins at 5:45 p.m. and will air at the link here. Then, at 6 p.m., the 2021 address will air by going to the link here.

Nevada governor proposes $8.68 billion budget restoring cuts to Medicaid, other state programs

Gov. Steve Sisolak is proposing a two-year budget that reverses cuts to Medicaid and other key K-12 programs made last summer, after financial projections left the state at what officials are calling an “inconsistent, if not positive, ending point” for tax revenue.

Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei votes against article of impeachment

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) today released the following statement after voting against the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump:

Nevada Democratic Assemblyman Assefa resigns, citing residency issue that is subject of criminal probe

Democratic Assemblyman Alexander Assefa has resigned from the Legislature after a criminal investigation was launched into his alleged misuse of campaign funds and failure to live in his Las Vegas-area district.

Nevada Humanities to Feature Programs Around Civic Engagement in 2021

Event Date: 
January 14, 2021 - 4:00pm

Nevada Humanities has been awarded $50,000 by The Federation of State Humanities Councils and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation as part of a new national initiative, Why It Matters: Civic and Electoral Participation, which will explore civic participation as it relates to electoral engagement in a multivocal democracy.

Nevada Congressman Amodei votes to uphold Arizona’s electoral votes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement Wednesday after voting to uphold Arizona’s electoral votes:

Governor announces Jan. 19 State of the State address will be done via video

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday his second State of the State address will air at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and current surge, the State of the State will be pre-recorded and aired to avoid an increased risk of spread.

Nevada's health insurance exchange director appointed as Governor’s Office policy director

CARSON CITY — Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced Monday the appointment of Heather Korbulic as Policy Director for the Governor’s Office, effective Monday, Jan. 4, 2021.

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