By Gabby Birenbaum The Nevada Independent There are just a few days until government funding lapses, and with House Republicans yet to pass a spending bill, federal agencies are preparing to close. The last government shutdown — the longest in U.S. history — lasted 35 days in 2018 and 2019. Meanwhile, Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) got a new bill through committee, and it was … [Read more...]
September 27, 2023
Astro advice
ARIES (March 21-April 19): A networking event will become a learning experience on the 21st and 22nd if you rub shoulders with people who share your sentiments. A passionate interpretation of how you see the future unfold will touch someone significant. Emotions will surface on the 23rd, causing confusion and concern regarding how to move forward. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): … [Read more...]
Advocates, members want Washoe County homelessness board to meet more often
By Carly Sauvageau The Nevada Independent Washoe County’s Community Homelessness Advisory Board (CHAB) on Monday unanimously approved amendments to its bylaws allowing it to meet as desired rather than quarterly — a change that CHAB member and Sparks City Councilman Kristopher Dahir said he hopes will allow the board to meet more often. “I hope that we don’t just meet … [Read more...]
Judge rules against teacher union in effort to block illegal strike lawsuit
By Jacob Solis The Nevada Independent A Clark County District Court judge denied a motion from the Clark County Education Association (CCEA) to dismiss a lawsuit from the Clark County School District (CCSD) aiming to block an illegal strike on Tuesday, amid stalled contract talks between the union and the state’s largest school district. The Tuesday decision follows a … [Read more...]
September 20, 2023
Blockchains wanted to build a ‘smart city.’The state could not sign off on its water rights.
By Daniel Rothberg The Nevada Independent In the months leading up to the 2021 legislative session, Blockchains Inc. was preparing to pitch Nevada lawmakers an ambitious proposal. The private cryptocurrency company effectively sought permission to create its own local government, or Innovation Zone, within Storey County. It already owned ample land. By 2018, it had … [Read more...]
Assemblywoman and Reno council member join race for key Reno-area state Senate seat
The Nevada Independent Assemblywoman Angie Taylor (D-Reno) and longtime Reno City Council member Naomi Duerr announced plans Thursday to run for Senate District 15 in 2024, setting up a Democratic primary challenge in a key legislative seat closely eyed by both political parties. The two Democrats are competing for the seat of Sen. Heidi Seevers Gansert (R-Reno), who … [Read more...]