Opening remarks
Former Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush, Karl Rove once told me over breakfast that ballot initiatives drive people to vote, especially when voters aren't keen on the people at the top of the ticket. Both political parties know this to be true and it explains at least two of the questions that will be on your ballot in November.
Question 6: Proposes to amend the Nevada Constitution to make abortion access an individual right.
Nevada currently has language similar to the ballot question in our Nevada Revised Statutes, passage of this question would place that language in our Constitution.
Question 7: Proposes to amend the Nevada Constitution to require voter ID
Nevada doesn't currently require voters to show an I.D. to vote. This topic has been debated for decades in the NV Legislature but hasn't succeeded.
These are both legitimate questions to ask voters. They are also very important to the political parties because voters that are not driven to polls by the personalities on their ballot could very well be motivated to vote based on these policies.
Both of these questions must pass in November and again in 2026 to be "baked" into the Constitution.
There will be a total of seven ballot questions for voters to ponder this Election and I encourage folks to do their homework. You can follow this link to the Secretary of State's Office guide to the questions. The document lays out the exact language of each question as well as the arguments for and against each measure.
I would also encourage you to keep an eye on the Nevada Independent's
ballot question page where you can read more about the questions. They are also producing cool videos that explain each one.
-Tom
Important Dates
| Early Voting begins | October 19 |
| General Election | November 5 |
| 2025 Legislative Session | February 3 |
ICYMI
Nevada's Horsford named national co-chair for Harris-Walz campaign
RFK Jr. won’t appear on Nevada presidential ballot after agreement with state Dems
New voter check-in and registration system for Nevada
2024 ELECTION
Nevada Voter ID Coalition launches effort to support Ballot Question 7 - Voter ID Initiative
Governor Lombardo will serve as the organization's honorary chair and will be co-chaired by Sparks City Attorney Wes Duncan.
Indy Explains: No sales tax on diapers? Question 5 on the 2024 Nevada ballot
Nevada voters will decide this November on Question 5, a measure that was placed on the ballot after it was introduced and passed at the 2023 Legislature and then signed by Governor Joe Lombardo to exempt diapers from the state's sales tax, which is currently 6.85%. If passed, the exemption would begin in 2025 and last until 2050, joining 19 other states in removing sales tax on diapers.
Harris leads Trump in four of seven swing states, Times poll says
Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in four of the swing states likely to decide the election and is narrowly behind in three others, according to polling for The Times. Harris is now ahead in Nevada by 3 points.
Nevada is one of the seven states the Cook Political Report rates as a Toss Up for the presidential election.
ECONOMY
Gov. Joe Lombardo announces new economic development organization
Governor Joe Lombardo has announced the launch of the Nevada Strategic Growth Initiative, a new private economic development organization designed to work alongside the state to foster job creation and sustainable business growth. The organization will operate as a nonprofit, collaborating with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, local and regional agencies, and chambers of commerce. Lombardo described the initiative as a key element in promoting Nevada as an ideal location for starting and growing businesses.
ENERGY
The Inflation Reduction Act may transform Nevada. Will voters care?
The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden has brought significant federal investment to Nevada, spurring job creation and private investment in the clean-energy sector. The White House estimates that since the IRA's passage, private companies have invested nearly $10 billion into Nevada's battery, clean power, and electric vehicle industries, resulting in more than 20,000 jobs. Despite the IRA’s potential to transform Nevada’s economy, delays in tangible results, coupled with Republican threats to repeal the law, could undermine its impact.
ENVIRONMENT
Finalized federal plan outlines future of Nevada, Western solar development
The Bureau of Land Management's final Western Solar Plan would increases the total acreage available for solar development from 22 million to 31 million acres of Nevada’s public lands for potential large-scale solar projects. This plan, which could disproportionately impact Nevada, has garnered support from solar developers and clean-energy groups but has drawn criticism from conservationists concerned about environmental impacts and restricted public access to these lands. The BLM, however, states that only an an estimated 700,000 acres of land may be needed for new solar projects through 2045, suggesting that much of the designated land may not be utilized
INFRASTRUCTURE
Google to spend $400 million to expand Nevada data centers
Google has announced a $400 million investment in Nevada aimed at expanding its data center campuses in Storey and Clark counties to meet the growing demand for Google Cloud, AI innovations, and other digital services. This latest funding brings Google's total investment in Nevada to over $2.2 billion since 2019. The investment, praised by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo and former Governor Brian Sandoval, underscores the state's growing status as a technology hub. Google is additionally contributing $500,000 to the National Forest Foundation for wildfire prevention and water conservation in the Tahoe National Forest, reflecting its commitment to environmental stewardship.
Opening remarks
IIt’s that time of year: summer's coming to an end, school’s back in session, football has woken from its slumber and campaigns are gearing up for the final weeks leading up to the General Election.
Oh and a little something called Burning Man is getting ready for its annual celebration. For a little nostalgia, here's me in 2005 (before the first iPhone!) with my art car, the Playa Taxi.
It's a very important time at the Legislature too. Interim Standing Committees are holding their final meetings, debating and voting on issues that will soon become Bill Draft Requests. The final products, referred to as “Work Session Documents” are available for each committee once the meeting has been agendized. You can find the list of Interim Committees, schedules, and related documents by visiting the comprehensive Legislative Website here.
The BDR list is also a great way to get a preview of what’s to come.
Legislators, committees, state agencies and local governments submit their BDR language to the Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) along with an extremely brief summary of what the bill intends to cover. If you want to know what the bill will do, you have to reach out to the sponsor that submitted the BDR and ask nicely. This list is an extremely important tool for policy makers, the public, and of course, lobbyists.
We will also start to see public appearances of candidates. Our client, the Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Candidate Forums beginning next week. Members can attend these forums and have the unique opportunity to meet candidates, ask questions, etc. Many groups and associations will be holding similar events. I encourage everyone to attend.
Finally, we maintain a comprehensive list of candidates on our website. You can visit it here.
I hope you continue to enjoy the remainder of your summer!
-Tom
Important Dates
| Early Voting begins | October 19 |
| General Election | November 5 |
| 2025 Legislative Session | February 3 |
ICYMI
Cortez Masto talks up Harris, Nevada’s importance in DNC speech
Nevada Supreme Court declines to wade into flap over certification of election results, for now
Governor Lombardo Sends Open Letter to Nevada Parents on Free School Meals
2024 ELECTION
Why Harris, some Democrats and a Nevada union endorsed Trump’s no taxes on tips policy
Former President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the federal tax on tips has stirred debate in Nevada, where it could significantly impact 350,000 hospitality workers. The proposal initially surprised Nevada Democrats but has now gained traction, with Vice President Kamala Harris recently endorsing it, highlighting its relevance to Nevada. This proposal has quickly become central to the political conversation, with Trump planning to visit Las Vegas on Friday to discuss it further.
Cannizzaro to introduce legislation protecting IVF in Nevada
Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, alongside reproductive rights groups, announced plans to introduce legislation in 2025 to protect in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the Silver State. The bill aims to establish a statutory right to IVF, protect healthcare providers, and expand insurance coverage for IVF treatments, which can cost as much as $60k. This move comes amid concerns that IVF could be targeted by abortion opponents, especially following the Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs decision. Nevada voters will also decide on Question 6 in 2024 to enshrine reproductive rights into the state Constitution.
A spokesperson for Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, said that “Lombardo agrees that IVF treatment shouldn’t be a political issue, and he supports protecting the rights of individuals trying to build their families.”
ECONOMY
Warner Bros. pledges massive Nevada expansion if lawmakers expand film tax credit
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced plans for an expansion into Southern Nevada, pledging to invest $500 million annually in local productions as part of a partnership with UNLV and Birtcher Development. This commitment, totaling $8.5 billion over 17 years, is currently waiting on the approval of an expansion to Nevada’s film tax credit program. Similar efforts, including one by Assembly Majority Leader Sandra Jauregui, have failed to expand the program during past legislative sessions.
ENVIRONMENT
Lake Tahoe Summit: Transportation, trail projects aim to help with overcrowding
At the 28th annual Lake Tahoe Summit, officials discussed new transportation and trail projects aimed at reducing traffic and environmental impact in the Tahoe Basin. Key initiatives include a $24 million expansion of the Tahoe East Shore Trail and safety improvements along State Route 28, reducing illegal parking and sediment runoff. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg emphasized the importance of trails for safe transportation. The summit also focused on reauthorizing the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, essential for ongoing environmental efforts.
GAMING
Venetian Las Vegas reaches tentative deal with workers for first union contract
The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas has reached a tentative agreement for its first union contract with over 4,000 hospitality workers, marking a significant shift as the last non-union casinos on the Strip.
Resorts World facing millions in fines for allegedly violating anti-money laundering laws
Resorts World Las Vegas faces a 12-count disciplinary complaint from Nevada gaming regulators for allegedly violating anti-money laundering laws by allowing illegal bookmakers to gamble millions without verifying the sources of their funds. The complaint highlights a culture of negligence among the resort's executives tied to financial incentives. Regulators are seeking multi-million dollar fines and actions against the property's gaming licenses. The hotel-casino has acknowledged the complaint and is cooperating with the investigation.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Vegas stadium officials hope to wrap A’s ballpark contracts by December
Las Vegas Stadium Authority officials aim to finalize contracts with the Oakland Athletics for their planned $1.5 billion ballpark on the Strip with a private financing plan being presented in October. The ballpark's funding includes $380 million in public money, with $850 million expected to come from private sources. Discussions are ongoing about lease agreements, community benefits, and relocation clauses, with the goal of breaking ground by April 2025.
Sparks proposing Nevada's first toll road to connect Spanish Springs to industrial center
Sparks city officials are proposing Nevada's first toll road to connect Spanish Springs with the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center. The 13-mile, $500 million project requires a new law to permit toll roads in the state. Mayor Ed Lawson highlighted the toll road's necessity, citing significant delays for employees commuting to major companies like Tesla and Panasonic. The road would cut commute times by nearly half and potentially reduce carbon emissions, with construction to start within five years if approved by the 2025 legislature.
Opening remarks
I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer! It’s been thrilling to watch the Olympics, especially seeing so many talented Nevadans compete. Go Team USA!
Here are some exciting updates from our team:
As the legislative interim winds down, the preparation for the 2025 session ramps up. The website for the 2025 Session is live, Bill Draft Requests are due by September 1st, and interim committees are hosting their final meetings in the coming weeks. Only 179 days until the first day of Session!
-Tom
Important Dates
| Early Voting begins | October 19 |
| General Election | November 5 |
| 2025 Legislative Session | February 3 |
ICYMI
Nevada Supreme Court reverses marijuana scheduling decision
Opinion | This enigmatic state may be the key to Senate control - The Washington Post (Or as Jon Ralston would say, #WeMatter!)
2024 ELECTION
Cook Political Report shifts Arizona, Georgia, Nevada toward Harris
All three states had been considered “lean Republican” in early July, while President Biden was still in the race and falling further behind Trump both on the national level and in the key battleground states. But with polls showing Harris getting back within the margin of error of Trump, or in some cases slightly ahead, the three swing states have been moved to be a “Toss Up.”
In first Nevada trip, Vance says Harris ‘owns every failure’ of Biden admin
Last week, U.S. Senator. J.D. Vance made his first visit to Nevada since becoming the Republican nominee for vice president. He gave speeches in Henderson, joined by U.S. Senate candidate Sam Brown, and in Reno, focusing on criticizing Vice President Harris and the Biden administration on immigration policy and inflation. With Nevada being one of the key battleground states in the nation, his visit comes on the cusp of national surveys showing Harris making gains among younger voters and minority groups, and a recent Bloomberg/Morning Consult poll released showing Harris leading Trump by 2 percent in Nevada.
Hospitality workers' union endorses Harris, dismissing Trump's pledge of tax-free tips
The hospitality workers' union UNITE HERE has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, a rejoinder to Republican Donald Trump's effort to woo restaurant and hotel workers by promising to make their tips tax-free at a June 9 rally in Nevada. The endorsement includes a commitment by the union to have its members knock on more than 3.3 million doors for Harris in swing states that include Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada, Arizona and North Carolina.
Indy Explains: How would Question 1 on Nevada’s 2024 ballot affect the Board of Regents
If at first you don't succeed, try try again...
Question 5: Nevadans to vote on exempting diapers from sales tax
Nevadans this year will have the opportunity to exempt diapers from sales tax. If voters pass Question 5 — the Sales Tax Exemption for Diapers Measure, as it is formally known — this November, child and adult diapers will be exempt from sales tax beginning Jan. 1, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2050.
EDUCATION
The Clark County School District (CCSD) will use new, more sensitive weapon detection systems this upcoming academic year at large scale, high school athletic events and for random screenings at middle schools and high schools. CCSD has 43 new weapon detection systems, one for every high school that has a stadium and cost the district $3.7 million. According to the district's firearms confiscation report, they confiscated about 300 weapons — 224 from students — on and off campus including handguns, air guns and knives last school year, though no firearms from any major sporting events.
In addition to these new policies, district officials reiterated previously announced policies on ID badge requirements and signal-blocking pouches for cellphones that will be in place for all middle schools and high schools.
ENVIRONMENT
Governor releases "Nevada's Climate Innovation Plan"
Governor Joe Lombardo's administration has released a new state climate plan, "Nevada’s Climate Innovation Plan," focusing on energy production and economic development. The plan aims to harness clean energy, improve energy efficiency, and foster economic growth, positioning Nevada as a leader in climate solutions. However, it has faced criticism for lacking specific objectives, actionable steps, and timelines. Critics argue that the plan is more of a summary of past achievements rather than a forward-looking strategy. The plan emphasizes collaboration between government, businesses, and communities, and calls out the federal government for limiting economic opportunities in Nevada.
GAMING
Joining the effort: Cortez Masto introduces bill to kill sports wagering tax
Last week, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced legislation that would exempt legal sportsbook operators from paying the tax established in 1951 by the IRS and often referred to as the handle tax. The tax covers 0.25 percent of any legal sports wager, with sportsbooks also paying a $50 annual head tax for every sportsbook employee. The tax is applied to wagers, not the revenue, unlike other excise taxes. This legislation mirrors a similar measure from Rep. Titus that she first introduced in 2014 and is supported by the gaming industry. Though Nevada was the only state with legal sportsbooks in place when the tax was implemented, sports betting is now legal in 38 states and Washington, D.C., with active legislation or ballot initiatives to legalize the activity in two additional states.
Opening remarks
The day we've all been waiting for is here. Well, only about 20% of the Electorate has been waiting for this day so they could cast their Primary Election Ballot. ugh.
We know there are really important races to watch as the returns trickle in tomorrow night and the next day. I'm confident in our election process even if it does take a day or two, I know that the results will be accurate and the process valid. We should all give a hand and thank the hundreds of election workers who have volunteered for this tour of duty. They, along with the registrars, clerks and the Secretary of State's office have been working hard. I commend them.
As for me, I'm taking a Swift trip to Europe with my Family. The tour guides have Tailored our plans so that we get to relax and, you know, shake it, shake it off for a bit.
I look forward to seeing the results and wish you all a very happy Primary Election Day!
-Tom
Important Dates
| Primary Election | June 11 |
| General Election | November 5 |
| 2025 Legislative Session | February 3 |
2024 ELECTION
Friday was the last day of the early voting period (May 25 - June 7) for the Primary election.
Of the 1,997,473 active voters we have in Nevada, 238,466 or 11.9% of active voters, voted during the early voting period. When you break that down by party, 44.5% were DEM, 41.3% were REP and 14.3% were OTHER. While Democrats have the slight edge in early voting (+3.2%), Republicans typically prefer to vote in-person on election day and we expect to see the Democratic advantage dwindle.
Mail vs In-Person
Mail: 172,922 voters (8.7%) submitted a mail or absentee ballot
In-Person: 65,544 (3.3%) voters cast their ballot in-person
Typically, there is higher turnout in presidential years. In 2020, the total number of voters who participated in the primary was 481,172 or 29.5% of the active registered voters. If the 2024 turnout is to match 2020's, nearly 351,000 Nevadans will need to cast their vote tomorrow. Perhaps Trump's timely visit to Las Vegas this past Sunday will bolster participation. Or long lines and an excessive heat warning could damper the desire to vote in person. Regardless, we will be keeping our eyes open and ear to the ground.
Primary Results will be posted here. While we may not know the final results for every primary on election night, the Secretary of State announced a new guidance to allow for faster election results on election night. Now, county clerks and registrars can begin tabulating early voting and returned mail ballots beginning on 8 a.m. on election day. Prior to this new guidance, counties could not begin any vote counting or tabulation prior to the polls closing.
Primary Races we're watching
U.S. Senate - Republican Primary
Army veteran Sam Brown, who ran an unsuccessful campaign against Adam Laxalt for the GOP NV Senate nomination in 2022, has earned Trump's endorsement, albeit in the 11th hour, which may help him prevail over Jeff Gunter, who was Trump's Ambassador to Iceland. Whoever wins this primary will go on to win one of the three Toss-Up Senate races in nation and will help determine which party controls the Senate.
U.S. Congress District 3 - Republican Primary
Of the 7 candidates vying for the GOP nomination, one will go one to face incumbent Susie Lee in the General for Nevada's most competitive House seat, which the Cook Political report rates as Lean D.
Nevada Senate District 3 - Democratic Primary
Incumbent Senator Rochelle Nguyen has been targeted by the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, one of the most politically influential organizations in southern Nevada, as retribution for voting in favor of SB441 last session, which called for removing daily room cleaning requirements made during the pandemic.
Nevada Senate District 15 - Democratic Primary
This primary is a race between two well-known candidates in northern Nevada: Angela Taylor, who is endorsed by the Nevada Senate Democratic Caucus and served in the Assembly and was president of the Washoe County School Board, is facing off with Naomi Duerr, who has served on the Reno City Council since 2014. This an open seat after Senator Heidi Gansert announced she would not run for re-election.
Assembly District 17 - Democratic Primary
This primary will be a faceoff between Culinary Union backed Linda Hunt and Assembly Democratic Caucus endorsed Mishon Montgomery. The reliably blue seat in North Las Vegas is open after Assemblywoman Claire Thomas opted to run for the open Senate District 1 seat.
Assembly District 21 - Republican Primary
Two years after narrowly losing in the general election, Las Vegas chiropractor Jon Petrick is running again for Assembly District 21, but now faces a serious primary challenge by Governor Lombardo endorsed candidate April Arndt, a retired Henderson police officer and detective.
Washoe County Commission District 4 - Republican Primary
Washoe County is the swingiest county in the swingiest state. Governor Joe Lombardo appointed Clara Andriola to the Commission in 2023. Andriola is seeking to retain her seat against a bevy of election conspiracy theorists, funded and backed by Robert Beadles, a Californian election-fraud crusader. Beadles has the support of two of the five Commissioners already. If Clara Andriola does not win in her primary, the effectiveness, stability, and leadership of the County Commission is in serious jeopardy.
Here is the link to view our 2024 Election Tracker, that breaks down each race for office with the candidates, their websites and voter registration.
Below is our list of candidates who will appear on the general election ballot as well as links to useful election resources. This page will be updated throughout the 2024 election cycle. Check back here regularly for updates.
Important Dates
| Early Voting Begins | October 19 |
| General Election | November 5 |
2024 Petitions & General Election Ballot Questions
Election Results - Nevada 2024 Primary
Opening remarks
I had a blast seeing "The Boss" with My Bride at T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas last Friday.
2024 is going to be fun, entertaining, stressful (if you're a candidate) and exciting. We're looking forward to keeping you up to speed on what we know and what we hear. We'll be sending out interesting news, political insights and of course an ongoing list of candidates that have filed for office.
Feedback is important so please let us know if we get something wrong, would like us to cover an issue or just want to tell us how great things are going.
-Tom
Important Dates
| Primary Early Voting Begins | May 25 |
| Primary Election | June 11 |
| General Election | November 5 |
| 2025 Legislative Session | February 3 |
2024 ELECTION
Today is the last day for candidates who have filed to withdraw their name from the official ballot. Usually, a candidate does not withdraw their name, but it does happen on occasion.
Our one-stop-shop election tracker is back, where you can find the list of candidates for each office, links to their campaign websites and the voter registration breakdown for each district. Check it out!
Nevada's Top-Down Voter Registration System Delayed
The Nevada Secretary of State has delayed the rollout of the state's new centralized voter registration system from April to July due to unresolved issues identified during a test run. This means the system will not be live for the state primary elections in June as originally intended but should be operational for the November general election. The SOS made this decision following a request from the Nevada Association of County Clerks and Election Officials, who expressed concerns about the system’s readiness ahead of the June primary elections. The new system aims to unify the current fragmented system, which relies on the 17 individual counties maintaining separate records. State officials have touted the new system as a way to allow for comprehensive maintenance of voter history, reduce time needed to validate voter registration applications, have standardized training among election officials and allow for more election transparency.
Biden lays out housing agenda during visit to Nevada
During his stops in Reno and Las Vegas last week, Biden focused on the importance of affordable housing, especially in Nevada, which faces a significant shortage. He emphasized the need to “build, build, build” and mentioned his administration’s efforts to lower housing costs, such as increasing single-family home construction starts and allocating permits. Biden also criticized Trump’s policies, particularly on tax breaks for the wealthy and health care costs, positioning Democrats as the party fighting to keep prescription drug costs down.
Biden’s visit came the same day that Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo released a letter urging Biden to release more federal land to build more housing. The president didn’t address the governor’s letter or whether the release of more public lands is the right solution to Nevada’s housing shortage.
ICYMI
Direct File, a new free tax preparation process from the federal government is being tested in Nevada
Nearly half a million Nevadans are eligible for a new service allowing them to directly file their taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for free.Nevada is one of 12 states included in the Direct File pilot program, a new tool that permits low- and middle-income filers with simple tax situations to file directly with the agency online. The Department of the Treasury estimates that 480,000 Nevadans are eligible for Direct File. In the 2022 tax season, about 1.85 million Nevadans filed individual income and employment returns — meaning about a quarter of filers are eligible this tax season.
HOUSING
Nevada Medicaid recently received federal approval to use funds to cover housing and supportive services through Medicaid’s managed care providers. The pilot program will help an estimated 20,300 Nevadans who had identified themselves as homeless when applying for Medicaid. In addition to help with rent and food, the services covered under the new pilot program will include specialized case management, housing transition services, and housing-related deposits.
Before the pilot program can begin operating, the four Medicaid managed care plans will have to submit plans to cover the services to CMS for approval. The companies are expected to submit their plans to cover the services by the end of March.
HEALTH CARE
Nevada Medicaid must cover abortion services, judge rules
Last week, a Clark County District Court Judge ruled that Nevada Medicaid must cover abortion services. This decision is seen as a victory for abortion rights advocates, aligning with Nevada’s Equal Rights Amendment which was approved by voters in 2022. The amendment ensures equality under the law and prohibits sex-based discrimination, which the ACLU argued was violated by the Medicaid abortion coverage ban. Previously, Nevada Medicaid did not fund abortions except in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the pregnant person, following the Hyde Amendment’s guidelines. However, this ruling could change that, although it’s not clear if the state will appeal the decision.
Governor Lombardo Announces Plans for Behavioral Health Care Services for Nevada Children
Governor Lombardo announced last week his administration plans to invest over $200 million in new Medicaid funds for children's behavioral health services over the next three years. The plans include the expansion of services in Medicaid for children with behavioral health needs over the next six to nine months, pending federal approval. It also includes strategic investments in the state’s behavioral health provider system that aim to increase quality of care and implement a service model that will ensure children with behavioral health needs receive the care they need in the least restrictive environment.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Zoning plans approved for movie studio proposed in Summerlin
Last week, Clark County Commissioners unanimously approved the zoning plans for a film production studio backed by the Howard Hughes Corp and Sony Pictures. The plan proposes 13 structures to be built on 30 acres at Flamingo Road and Town Center Drive. A film tax incentive package was introduced in the Nevada legislature last year with support from Sony and film star Mark Wahlberg, but the bill ultimately died in committee without receiving a vote. Lawmakers are expected to reintroduce the measure in next year's session.
TSA unveils first self-screening security lane at Las Vegas airport
The Transportation Security Administration unveiled the country’s first self-service screening system last week at Harry Reid International Airport. As of yesterday, PreCheck passengers can participate in the pilot program designed to modernize checkpoints and give travelers more autonomy. Instead of TSA officers ushering passengers through the two-step process, travelers will scan their own bags and themselves. This will allow them to set their own pace and minimize their interactions with TSA employees. TSA will still check IDs and oversee secondary screenings of bags and pat-downs of passengers. Officials said the objective is not to accelerate screenings but to improve the passenger experience.
Opening remarks
Happy Leap Day!
2023 was one heck of a year for us at Tom Clark Solutions. We have a lot to be thankful for as it was a year of success, expansion and a change in scenery.
We had a very successful 2023 Legislative session for our clients.
If you haven't heard, Shelly Capurro joined the firm. She is an amazing person, lobbyist and a wonderful addition to our team.
Paul Young was appointed by Governor Joe Lombardo to serve on the Nevada Wildlife Commission
Zoë Houghton was promoted to Government Affairs Manager and joined the Northern Nevada International Center Board of Directors.
Seth Mueller joined the firm as an intern.
I was excited to move the office from "The Bunker" to a great office on the third floor of a very cool building at 241 Ridge Street in Reno (Thank you Par Tolles). Once prepared for the apocalypse, now we can see Mt. Rose and Downtown Reno. The office is new to us but as it goes in Nevada, Advisor Keith Lee practiced law from the exact same space "Back in the Day." When you see Keith, ask him to tell you the story.
We hope to announce our Carson City office soon too!
The Bunker is an awesome office for 2-3 people. If you're looking to move up or off the couch, let me know.
What can you expect from the Roundup in 2024?
The craziest election season we've seen in some time. Interim Legislative Committees are underway; fundraising is at a fever pitch as candidates prepare to file for office. We'll know the playing field on the Ides of March. Beware!
Thank you to everyone that takes a minute to read our rants. If you have thoughts on how we can improve, please let me know.
Be well,
Tom
Important Dates
| Candidate Filing Opens | March 4 |
| Candidate Filing Closes | March 15 |
| Primary Election | June 11 |
| General Election | November 5 |
2024 ELECTION
The Nevada Secretary of State has created this useful Facts vs Myths infographic to help combat the misinformation surrounding the election in Nevada.
Secretary of State apologizes for voter record glitch after Nevada’s presidential primary
Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar apologized for a computer glitch that caused some online voting records to show incorrect information about voters’ participation in the presidential primary.
The glitch did not affect the vote tabulation or compromise any personal data, but it created confusion and mistrust among some voters who saw “Mail Ballot Counted” when they did not vote by mail.
The glitch was caused by a discrepancy in how the state voter database interpreted data sent from individual counties, which use different voter registration systems. Aguilar said the state is working on a new centralized voter registration system that will prevent such errors in the future and improve the accuracy and security of the voter data. The first phase of the new system is expected to go live on April 1, before the June 2024 election, and efforts to further modernize and centralize the system are scheduled to go live in 2025.
ICYMI
First lady Jill Biden to visit Las Vegas on Saturday
First Lady Jill Biden will visit Las Vegas on Saturday as part of a weekend-long tour to engage women voters in swing states. She is launching a “Women for Biden-Harris” campaign Friday — coinciding with the beginning of Women’s History Month — with plans to barnstorm Georgia, Arizona, Nevada and Wisconsin. In Las Vegas, she plans to meet with women volunteers and discuss the stakes of the election, including health care. “Women put Joe in the White House four years ago, and women will do it again,” Jill Biden said in a statement.
Las Vegas' first state-regulated cannabis lounge opens
Nevada’s first regulated cannabis consumption lounge has opened its doors in Las Vegas. The venue, Smoke and Mirrors, celebrated its grand opening on Friday, February 23, with the inaugural purchase made at 4:20 p.m. by Clark County Commission Chairman and longtime cannabis advocate Tick Segerblom. Smoke and Mirrors says it features “premium strains, hand-crafted infused cocktails and an electric social atmosphere.”
EDUCATION
Clark County School Board approves Jara’s resignation, $250K buyout
In a 5 - 2 vote last week, the Clark County School Board accepted Superintendent Jesus Jara’s resignation terms, which include a $250,000 lump sum payment, after he announced his intention to leave his post. His last day was on February 23. The board also selected Deputy Superintendent Brenda Larsen-Mitchell to serve as interim superintendent while it looks to conduct a search for a permanent replacement for Jara.
Washoe County School Board outlines superintendent search
The Washoe County School District established key dates for their superintendent search during their meeting this week. On Tuesday, trustees approved a timeline for the process. On or around April 15th, the superintendent finalists will be announced. Subsequently, the month will be dedicated to meetings where these candidates will engage with school district leaders and the public. Trustees plan to deliberate and potentially make a decision on the selected candidate during the May 14th meeting. Dr. Kristen McNeil has been serving as the interim superintendent for the past few months after Dr. Susan Enfield's resignation.
ENERGY
Las Vegas awarded nearly $580K for solar arrays on city property
The City of Las Vegas has been awarded more than $580,000 in grants for solar projects, the U.S. Department of Energy announced Wednesday. The city will use it to install solar arrays at two fire stations, the Las Vegas Municipal Court and Civic Plaza. The $165 million Civic Plaza, which will include government buildings and private businesses, is set to be completed by spring 2025. The solar arrays will generate up to 400 kilowatt hours of electricity annually — enough to power about 400 houses each year — and will contribute to the city’s 2050 Master Plan by reducing the city’s energy costs and emissions.
GAMING
IGT presence returning to Las Vegas through a $6.2B merger
Today, slot machine giant International Game Technology (IGT) announced a $6.2 billion merger deal with Las Vegas-based Everi Holdings. Under the terms of the deal announced Thursday morning, IGT’s slot machine division and its digital gaming operations will be spun off from the lottery business into a separate public company. The new company will be headquartered in Las Vegas and use the historic IGT name. The transaction is expected to close either later this year or in early 2025.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Sterling Announces $78 Million in Major Nevada Highway Project Awards
This week, Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. announced that its Road and Highway Builders, LLC (RHB) subsidiary has been awarded two highway projects totaling $78 million by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT).
The $49 million NDOT 3996 Lohantan project involves 17 miles of highway widening and reconstruction, new bridge construction, and new drainage systems. RHB will operate a portable asphalt plant and aggregate crushing plant on site. The project will begin in late February and is expected to be completed in 2024.
The $29 million NDOT 4501 Tonopah project involves 15 miles of highway widening and reconstruction and new water and sewer facilities for the town of Tonopah. RHB will operate a portable asphalt plant and aggregate crushing plant on site. The project is slated to begin in March and is expected to be completed in 2024.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Nevada hosting 2024 National Outdoor Recreation Conference
In May 2024, the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals will hold its national conference in Stateline, Nevada at the new Tahoe Blue Events Center, offering opportunities to learn and network in the beautiful setting of Lake Tahoe. With the theme of "Stewarding People, Place, and Play," this year's conference offers a program that is intended to inspire, challenge, and empower the broad community of outdoor recreation professionals.
Opening remarks
It's been a while. We know. We've been busy!
We are very excited to make the following announcements:
Shelly Capurro Joins Tom Clark Solutions as Partner
I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with Shelly for more than a decade. She's a fierce advocate for her clients, has tremendous personal and political relationships in Nevada and is credible, professional and a really cool, great person to have on the team.
New Office Location!
We're movin on up! Tom Clark Solutions was born in and has existed in the "Bunker" since 2013. I call it the bunker simply because it was in the basement under a deli and a bar on California Avenue in Reno. Limited by just two small windows the cavernous space served Tom Clark Solutions very well for the last ten years. A lot has happened in the Bunker and I'll miss it though I don't think the Tom Clark Solutions team was as enamored by the space as I am. The Bunker is available for rent! Great location and great price. Call me for details.
Our new location is much more spacious and has wonderful views of the Sierras and downtown Reno through lots and lots of windows. The team has great offices, we have a conference room space and plenty of natural light. If you find yourself near the fantastic restaurant, The Washoe Public House, we're next door. Stop by and say hi!
New Address:
Tom Clark Solutions
241 Ridge Street
Suite 350
Reno, NV 89501
-Tom
Important Dates
| 2024 Nevada Presidential Preference Primary | February 6 |
| 2024 Nevada Republican Presidential Caucus | February 8 |
| 2024 Primary Election | June 11 |
| 2024 General Election | November 5 |
2024 ELECTION
The filing period for the Presidential Primary ended on Monday, October 16th. Of the 20 candidates who have filed, 13 Democrats and 7 Republicans. Here is the list of candidates on the Secretary of State's website. The 7 Republicans who chose to be part of the primary cannot also participate in the Nevada Republican Party Presidential Caucus happening two days later, dubbed the "First In The West Caucus." As it stands right now, there are five Republican Candidates choosing to participate in the caucus. Here is the breakdown:
Confused? You're not alone. The Nevada Independent has an in-depth explainer on the differences between the two processes, and why we're even having two processes in the first place.
Nevada Only Swing State Biden Polling Better Than Trump
In a new poll conducted by Morning Consult based on a survey of voters in swing-states, the contest between the two likely major-party nominees is very close 13 months from Election Day. Biden is trailing Trump in each of the key electoral states we tested except Nevada, while he is tied with his predecessor in Michigan.
ECONOMY
Nevada unemployment rate stays flat in September
Nevada's unemployment rate, which has been the highest in the nation, remained unchanged from August to September, according to new figures from the Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR). September marked the ninth straight month that the labor force gained jobs and also the first time in the state's history that the labor force exceeded 1.6 million jobs.
IRS will launch free online tax-filing pilot in 13 states next year, including Nevada
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) plans to launch a pilot program that would allow taxpayers in 13 states, Nevad included, to electronically file their taxes directly with the agency for free during the 2024 tax season. The agency said it anticipates that the direct tax-filing program will be able to cover several key sources of income and tax credits, including W-2 wage income, Social Security income, the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit, standard deductions and student loan interest deductions, among others. The pilot program will be limited to taxpayers in the 13 participating states who have “relatively simple returns,” the IRS noted.
EDUCATION
North Las Vegas appoints city councilman, teacher to school board
AB175 from the 2023 Nevada Legislative Session empowered Clark County and its three largest municipalities to appoint a nonvoting member to the school board; North Las Vegas chose a CCSD employee. Typically, a Clark County School District employee cannot be a member of the school board.
However, usual guidelines fell by the wayside at Wednesday’s North Las Vegas City Council meeting when Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown nominated Councilman Isaac Barron, a Rancho High School teacher, as its nonvoting member on the board.
Barron has been on the city council since June 2013. He has lived in the Las Vegas area his entire life and is an award-winning educator at the Clark County School District where he currently teaches high school social studies at Rancho. He previously taught English language learners at French Ford Middle School.
ENERGY
Casino giants slam NV Energy over $34 million in June rate request
Lawyers for MGM Resorts International, the Venetian, Wynn Resorts, Station Casinos and Boyd Gaming are arguing the state should reject NV Energy’s bid to have consumers pay an extra $34 million a year for capital projects. The companies say the utility is going back on its word about charging ratepayers for Greenlink, a $2.5 billion project to build new power lines to carry solar energy. The casinos are challenging NV Energy’s attempt to have ratepayers shoulder the development costs. Even the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) is on record in its opposition.
NV Energy dismisses these arguments as “immaterial” and says Greenlink isn’t even the project they’re talking about. “Greenlink is a sizeable project but by far not the only project,” NV Energy said in its own brief, filed Monday afternoon.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Reno Named One of the 'Happiest Places to Live'
Outside Magazine named Reno as one of the '15 Happiest Places to Live in the U.S." based on the city's outdoor accessibility for all, affordability, safety, diversity, and freedom for residents to be who they are.
Once known for gambling and easy divorces, Reno is now a modern boomtown, with a whitewater park, multiple climbing gyms, a monthlong summer arts festival, a number of craft breweries, and urban art installations handed down from Burning Man, the late-summer gathering in the Black Rock Desert 140 miles north. The Biggest Little City in the World’s ample public land and mountain vibe make it a fun town for a populace hankering for just those qualities.
Opening remarks
The Nevada legislature is limited to 120 days so technically day 60 is the halfway point. In legislative time, the real halfway point was yesterday, the deadline for bills to be passed out of the "House of Origin."
If a bill was successful and is alive today it has probably been amended, declared exempt, or is simply not consequential. If a bill didn't survive, you can bet that legislators and lobbyists are scrambling to get a copy of the "Index and Tables", a legislative digest that lists by subject or statute every bill introduced this session. This important tool will tell you if a bill survived that you may be able to amend with language from your "dead" bill.
We are definitely on the downward slope of this legislative session. The run to get bills out of committee and the "Second House" is shorter than the first. The theory is that the bill has been debated, vetted, amended so it should be smooth sledding. History tells us that many lobbyists and legislators will get out over their skis and amendments will be shredded.
I love this time of year in Carson City. The sun is shining, folks are outdoor dining. But like the Northern Nevada weather, don't be surprised if there are a few more storms before sine die.
-Tom
Important Dates
| Economic Forum | May 1 |
| Start Resolving Budget Differences | May 8 |
| Committee Passage (Second House) | May 19 |
| Second House Passage Deadline | May 26 |
| Budget Bills Introduced & Exempt Bills from Committee | May 31 |
| Last Day of the 82nd Session (sine die) | June 5 |
ICYMI
Court sanctions commissioner for deletion of texts in Red Rock dispute
Court hearing scheduled in GPS tracker lawsuit
Biden makes 2024 presidential run official
Adam Laxalt joins PAC supporting DeSantis
#NVLEG
Potential deal for A’s relocation to Las Vegas could rely on $500 million in public financing
Lombardo drops bid to create cabinet secretary positions in governor’s office
Bills that failed to meet First House Passage deadline
EDUCATION
The Governor's Restorative Justice bill, AB330, passed out of the Assembly with 38 Yeas and 4 Nays, all southern Nevada Democrats. This bill is part of Governor Lombardo's legislative policy agenda for this Session.
ENERGY
NV Energy bills projected to skyrocket in July
The average NV Energy bill for July is expected to reach $470 in Southern Nevada, up from $337 last year, and the average bill in Northern Nevada is projected at $212, up from $159 in 2022, says Nevada State Consumer Advocate Ernest Figueroa. “Due to public policy costs, past legislation and high natural gas prices, these rates will continue to go up for the foreseeable future,” Figueroa testified this month before lawmakers.
In addition to rate hike requests to cover capital costs for Greenlink, is the utility’s plan to recoup costs for building, operating and maintaining a network of electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state at a cost of $100 million to be borne by ratepayers, those with and without EVs. Ratepayers will be charged a fee based on their residential power usage.
GAMING
Gaming revenue declines in March despite state’s 25th straight billion-dollar month
March gaming revenue topped more than $1.312 billion statewide — the 25th consecutive month the state surpassed the $1 billion mark. But the result was just the third time in the past 12 months the state’s casinos recorded a decline in gaming revenue figures from the previous year, according to figures released this week by the Gaming Control Board. On the Strip, gaming revenue declined 2.9 percent in March to almost $724.6 million, which analysts blamed on high-end baccarat play.
Record-breaking snowfall in Northern California prevented Reno and Lake Tahoe’s largest customer segment from visiting Northern Nevada’s casinos and resorts during the first three months of the year. Gaming revenue in Washoe County fell more than 6 percent in March with Reno revenue down 7.4 percent. Casinos in North Lake Tahoe saw a 17.7 percent decline and the South Lake Tahoe market’s gaming revenue was off 34 percent.
HOUSING
Cortez Masto-led push yields $4.5 million in new affordable housing funds for Nevada
U.S. Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced that the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB-SF) is directing $4.5 million in targeted funding to the state of Nevada to help build more affordable housing and support down payment assistance. Federal funds will provide 7,129 new affordable units to Nevada families this year with a similar number expected next year – nearly double the state’s pre-pandemic amount.
HEALTH CARE
Fatal fungus outbreak worries Nevada lawmakers, more help wanted
Nevada’s entire congressional delegation is calling upon the federal government to do more to fight a potentially lethal fungus causing the largest outbreaks in the country at Southern Nevada hospitals and long-term care facilities.
In a letter Friday to the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the delegation asks the federal public health agency to take decisive action against fungus Candida auris and to “swiftly deliver necessary resources to the public health professionals and health care providers in Nevada on the front lines of this outbreak.”
Nevada Medicaid Warns of Renewal Scams
Scammers are trying to take advantage of Nevadans who may need to reapply for Medicaid or transition to other insurance, as the state unwinds from the federal public health emergency.
“Medicaid renewals have restarted in Nevada, and we may be reaching out to remind you to complete and return any necessary paperwork to maintain your health care coverage,” said Nevada Medicaid Administrator Stacie Weeks. “Nevada Medicaid will never charge you or ask you for money to update your information or to renew your coverage.”
INFRASTRUCTURE
Las Vegas-to-California bullet train gets bipartisan backing
A bipartisan congressional group from Nevada and California asked the Biden administration Monday to fast-track federal funds for a private company to build a high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
All six of Nevada’s elected federal lawmakers and four House members from California sent the letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. They said they’re on board with a proposal from Brightline West to spend more than $10 billion to lay tracks along the Interstate 15 corridor.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
NDOR names Denise K. Beronio as new Administrator
The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation (NDOR) is excited to announce that Denise K. Beronio has been appointed as Administrator, effective April 11. She will take over for Colin Robertson, who resigned as Administrator in February 2023 to return to his passion working for the Nevada Museum of Art. As Administrator, Beronio will help promote Nevada's outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities and the conservation of its natural environment.
“Denise Beronio is a long-time Nevadan and a life-long outdoor advocate,” said NDCNR Director James Settelmeyer. “She has always supported conservation and outdoor recreation through her work and her passion for wildlife. I am confident she will help Nevada continue to thrive as an accessible, equitable, and unique outdoor destination.”
2023 Legislative Session Resources
Click here to view a list of Bills of the 2023 Legislative Session.
Click here to view the list of upcoming committee meetings.
Click here to view the 120-Day Legislative Calendar.
Opening remarks
One Deadline Down, Four More to Go
This past Friday, April 14, was the deadline for a bill to be passed out of its Committee of Origin, meaning that if a bill has not been voted out of its committee nor been granted a deadline exemption, "no further action [is] allowed," which is legislative jargon for "this bill is dead."
Friday's deadline ended the legislative journey for 239 bills, i.e., 25% of the 955 bills introduced this session are no more. For the most part, these bills that failed to meet the deadline will not be seen again, though never say never. Legislators, lobbyists and advocates alike will try their darndest to resurrect their policies that died, typically in the form of an amendment to a bill that is alive and well. As the saying around the building goes, no bill is completely dead until sine die.
The next deadline is First House Passage on April 25th, meaning the bill must be passed out of its House of Origin in order to continue on in the legislative process. While these deadlines cull lots of legislation, plenty of bills have been granted deadline exemptions,154 to be exact, and even more deemed eligible for exemption (75 Senate bills and 170 Assembly bills), meaning these bills will become exempt once they are referred to the Senate Finance Committee or Assembly Ways & Means Committees, aka the money committees.
There are less than 50 days left in this Session and things are heating up. They money committees are now regularly meeting on Saturdays, the Economic Forum (where legislators learn how much money the state can spend for the next biennium) meets in less than two weeks, and the Governor's office has started indicating which bills will be vetoed, thus the beginning of the horse trades to be had between the Governor and the Legislature to achieve their respective policy agendas.
-Zoë
Important Dates
| First House Passage Deadline | April 25 |
| Committee Passage (Second House) | May 19 |
| Second House Passage Deadline | May 26 |
| Last Day of the 82nd Session (sine die) | June 5 |
ICYMI
2024 Senate Race Ratings: Nevada Leans Democrat
Kamala Harris visits UNR, talks reproductive health with Mayor Hillary Schieve
I was very fortunate to have received an invitation to this event, which President Sandoval stated is the first official White House event hosted at the University of Nevada, Reno. (Based on conversations with our in-house UNR expert Keith Lee, the last time a sitting President or VP has visited UNR was when President Reagan visited to support the GOP ticket for the 1982 election.)
Mayor Hillary Schieve, Actress Rosario Dawson and Vice President Kamala Harris
at Nightingale Concert Hall on April 18, 2023. - Zoë
#NVLEG
By the numbers: What bills lived, died after Legislature’s first major deadline
‘That's who Heidi is’; 18 years after starting career, Seevers Gansert again takes leading role
State Democrats Unanimously Pass Resolution Adding Reproductive Rights to the Nevada Constitution
EDUCATION
Lawmakers vote to roll back restorative justice law, with lone legislator opposed
A pair of bills, including one from Gov. Joe Lombardo, that could repeal parts of a so-called restorative justice law from 2019 that placed restrictions on student suspension and expulsion were approved by the Assembly Education Committee last Thursday. A single lawmaker — Assemblywoman Clara Thomas (D-North Las Vegas) — voted against the bills, citing her desire to see students rehabilitated before they become part of the criminal justice system. The bills were in reaction to escalating, and at times violent, student behavior. Some cases resulted in injuries to teachers and school staff. Some school officials have said the 2019 bill limits the consequences students could face for violent acts.
Nevada State Board of Education discuss changing high school start times during workshop
Right now, all major high schools start at 8 a.m. or earlier. During the workshop this past Saturday, Nevada State Board of Education President Felicia Ortiz said studies show that later start times allow teenagers to get more sleep, resulting in better grades and attendance. This is the first step in the process.
ENERGY
Western Transmission Cleared to Move Alternative Energy from Wyoming to Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approved a 732-mile transmission line across federal lands to move wind energy to Nevada from Wyoming. BLM issued the notice to proceed (NTP) for the TransWest Express Project (TWE), which would carry 3 GW of capacity generated from the largest onshore wind generation project in North America, according to BLM. Denver-based TransWest Express LLC heads the project.
ENVIRONMENT
Federal officials lay out options for Colorado River cuts if no consensus is reached
Earlier this week, federal water officials released the draft of a much-awaited document outlining potential major short-term cuts to stabilize a Colorado River shrinking due to overuse and drought — unless the seven states that rely on the watershed come up with an alternative. Officials made it clear that they still wanted the states to reach a consensus on what painful cuts might look like as any action that is taken by the federal government faces a risk of litigation.
John Entsminger, head of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, called the draft “the next step in the process to find workable solutions to protect water supplies for 40 million Americans and more than a trillion dollars in economic activity.”
GAMING
Lottery passes Assembly as lawmakers weigh several changes to Nevada Constitution
On Monday, the Assembly passed Assembly Joint Resolution 5, which would repeal the state’s 159-year-old constitutional ban on lotteries. The vote was nearly along party lines, with Democratic Assemblymembers in support and Republicans in opposition. Assemblymember Shrondra Summers-Armstrong was the only Democrat to vote in opposition. As with any constitutional amendment originating in the Legislature, AJR5 must pass two successive legislative sessions and then be approved by a simple majority of voters at the next general election before implementation. Sponsor Assemblyman C.H. Miller’s proposal is now in the Senate.
Commissioners could chop more than a dozen Nevada gaming regulations
On Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Commission discussed 16 regulations designated for elimination as state gaming regulators seek to complywith a January directive issued by Gov. Joe Lombardo tasking all state agencies with reviewing regulations and recommending at least 10 for removal by May 1.
The regulation subsections are within nine of the state’s 37 gaming regulations and, under state gaming law, the control board and gaming commission will have to hold follow-up hearings to officially remove the subsections.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
U.S. Interior Secretary celebrates Nevada's new national monument
Last week, U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland joined members of Nevada’s congressional delegation and tribal leaders to celebrate Avi Kwa Ame, the state’s newly designated national monument, saying the recognition of the desert mountain heralds a “new era” of environmental conservation in which the federal government and tribal nations will work together to maintain protected areas.
PHOTOS: Ice Age Fossils State Park, Nevada’s newest, nears completion
Ice Age Fossils State Park in North Las Vegas is nearly complete, and the finish line is closer than ever thanks to a $3.5 million donation to the state from the Leona and Harry Helmsley Charitable Trust. The park is not open to the public yet, although that’s expected by the end of this year. When it opens, the visitors center will offer hikers information about the site, its history and a re-creation of how it looked at one point in time — which was wet, cool and marshy.
2023 Legislative Session Resources
Click here to view a list of Bills of the 2023 Legislative Session.
Click here to view the list of upcoming committee meetings.
Click here to view the 120-Day Legislative Calendar.