Nevada Politics

Note to P.K. O‘Neill, Chris Forbush, Sam England, Jerry Cinani and Kurt Meyer: You remember all those campaign signs you spent days and weeks putting up all over town?Well they’ve all got to be taken ...

The battle over the 2015 tax package cost four Sandoval-backed Republicans their party’s nomination Tuesday night, but five incumbents and one new GOP candidate who supported the tax plan won their pr ...

After what seemed a dismal start Tuesday morning, Carson City’s primary voter turnout climbed back into its historical range by the close of voting.Although less than 300 voted in the first two hours ...

After what seemed a dismal start Tuesday morning, Carson City’s primary voter turnout climbed back into its historical range by the close of voting.Although less than 300 voted in the first two hours ...

If, as John Wooden once said, the true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching, Controller Ron Knecht revealed a lot in a recent response to a question from a constituent.
I have obtained the exchange, which reveals Knecht to be a pretentious, overbearing and arrogant b ...

Since I am a fun guy to have at parties, when the Democrats held a "we are unfied" presser Wednesday, I decided to ask the federal candidates pounding Donald Trump about their own backing of a woman involved in an FBI probe.

One Nation, a Mitch McConnell-linked PAC, wasted no time after the primary trying to help Rep. Joe Heck win Harry Reid's Senate seat, laying down a ...

The race for Carson City mayor is down to two candidates.Robert Crowell, the incumbent, and opponent Chris Carver emerged as the top two vote-getters in the primary election Tues ...

Incumbent Carl Erquiaga, who was seeking his third term on the Churchill County Board of Commissioners, defeated Bill Slentz, 1,161 votes (5.15 percent) to 944 (44.85 ...

The Churchill County Commission meets at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at 155 N. Taylor St., in the commission chambers.Commissioners will take up consideration and possible action regarding the following:Rec ...

UPDATE: 12:05AM: Assemblyman P.K. O’Neill, R-Carson City, wasn’t able to retain his seat Tuesday as former Carson City Treasurer Al Kramer defeated the incumbent.

Carson City voters will decide who will face off in November in the race for Mayor, as the top 2-vote getters advance.  Carson City Republicans also will pick between four candidates during the Assemb ...

A sliver of the electorate will make decisions by the end of Tuesday that will shape the races for the fall.
Here's what to watch for as the returns come in, and check my Twitter feed (@ralstonreports) tonight for results:

The second round of elections for 2016 is upon the state, this time the June 14 primary for everything that is not president. Many of the races in Northern Nevada have only one candidate for each party and will move straight to the general election.

The Las Vegas Sands, which wants lawmakers to convene a special session this summer to pave the way for Sheldon Adelson's stadium, contributed $211,500 to lawmakers and candidates in the two weeks leading up to Tuesday's primary.
The donations, made to candidates of both parties, are highly unus ...

PK or NOT PK - THAT is the question!

Who does PK fear? Who's the target for the hit pieces? Kramer! But no hit pieces on the other two guys. Why not? Sandoval's PAC can afford research - research showing PK behind Kramer - and the others back in the distance. Hence, hit pieces on Kramer. Yep - he paid off his home - taxes weren't paid by mortgage company - Al missed the notices and got small fines. Big Deal! And that's all the dirt Sandoval and the Elites could dig up on him??Must be a pretty good guy!

Legislative economist Russ Guindon told the Economic Forum on Thursday the state’s General Fund revenue picture was about the same as it was when reviewed in December.Then it was $27.8 million below t ...

NDOT has $8.6 million in grant money availableThe Nevada Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for more than $8.6 million in Transportation Alternatives Program grant money.The grants are ...

On running against another Republican, on what major points would you emphasize you differ from your opponent? I am very concerned with our Federal Government’s efforts to close roads and a ...

On running against another Republican, on what major points would you emphasize you differ from your opponent? Experience – When a person is elected to an office like County Commissioner th ...

The Board of Examiners has approved adding $1.25 million to the Department of Corrections budget, primarily because the inmate population is significantly larger than projected.Deputy Director Scott S ...

Early voting for the primary election ends today from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Churchill County Commissioner chambers. The primary election is Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Fallon Conven ...

The only two candidates running for the county commission’s District 3 spoke Wednesday at the monthly luncheon of the Churchill County Central Republican Committee.This is the on ...

The county commissioners matched their last year’s investment in the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival and Country Fair, approving a $10,000 grant to the event at a recent meeting. Robyn Jordan fr ...

More than $8.6 million in federal transportation funds for projects that improve non-motorized mobility, historic preservation for transportation-related projects, scenic accessibility, safe routes to ...

Republican United States Senate Candidate is hosting an Open House and Meet and Greet for Local Republican Candidates.

Come meet United States Senate Candidate and Veterans Advocate D'Nese Davis at the Empire Ranch Golf Course this Wednesday at 6:00PM-10:00PM for a meet and greet. Several Republican candidates from Carson City, Lyon County, Washoe County, Lyon County, Story County and Douglas County will be there and a few will be speaking.

Tony Baca, a member of Assemblyman Brent Jones' anti-tax caucus, has started a robocall against his primary foe, Artemus Ham, that seeks to exploit the transgender bathroom issue by invoking a notorious child murder.

If you regularly follow legislative and other state government meetings, you might have noticed not long ago all of the sudden, the pictures were much brighter, clearer and the sound cleane ...

The Board of Examiners on Tuesday approved adding $1.25 million to the Department of Corrections budget, primarily because the inmate population is significantly larger than projected.Deputy Director ...

Nevada Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Bill Burks was one of 10 service members recognized with a 2016 Federal Asian Pacific American Council Military Meritorious Service Award during the 31st ...