Eric Neugeboren, The Nevada Independent A Carson City judge has struck down an effort from reproductive rights groups to place a question on the 2024 ballot that aimed to establish a state constitutional right to abortion. District Court Judge James Russell ruled Tuesday that the proposed question — which would have guaranteed a right to “all matters relating to pregnancy,” including birth control, abortion care and prenatal care — violated Nevada law because it was too broad for a single ballot question. He also said the implications of the question were unclear and it would implicitly requi ..read more

Nevada Governor's Office Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo on Monday announced Kris Sanchez as the incoming Director of the Department of Business and Industry. Sanchez was appointed after current Director Terry Reynolds announced his retirement this month. “I’m pleased to announce Kris Sanchez as the new Director of Business and Industry,” said Governor Joe Lombardo. “Kris has done outstanding work at GOED, helping elevate Nevada’s international profile and developing innovative and long-lasting economic development partnerships. I know that Business and Industry will greatly benefit from Kris’ natur ..read more

By Chairman, Susan Ruch The Carson City Republican Party Invites you to our Monthly General Meeting. Our speaker this month will be Joe Weaver of Better Nevada Pac. Joe will be discussing Building a Political Machine, Gov. Lombardo's Achievements and how to be a effective Grassroots Leader. The public is invited to join us. Our meetings are held the Craft 55 Room of the Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson Street. Our meetings start at 6:30 PM for a half hour of social time with the meeting starting promptly at 7 PM. We want to see you there. Facebook: Carson City Republican Party Twitter/X: @CCNv ..read more

Eric Neugeboren, The Nevada Independent The company managing the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home has not been transparent about its finances and violated certain contract requirements, according to a state audit released Thursday. The findings were presented during a Thursday meeting of the state’s Executive Branch Audit Committee, a panel of state officials including the governor, treasurer and attorney general. Gov. Joe Lombardo and Treasurer Zach Conine were frustrated over problems revealed in the audit, especially as the veterans home has faced dozens of health violations. Lombardo c ..read more

Douglas County Press Release After extensive engagement with the community, including public workshops, focus groups, and a successful community survey spanning several months, Douglas County is now embarking on the next phase of its strategic planning process. Throughout this journey, the county has actively gathered a wealth of public input and feedback, identifying both notable achievements and prevailing challenges to inform the upcoming strategic plan. On November 6, a gathering of internal stakeholders is scheduled to convene and review the Strategic Plan Insights Report, an extensive c ..read more

Sean Golonka and Tabitha Mueller, The Nevada Independent Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, criticized rules for the Nevada Republican Party’s Feb. 8 presidential caucus barring candidates from participating both in the caucus and in a state-run presidential primary two days earlier, saying it is “unacceptable for the voters.” Speaking during a Nevada Newsmakers interview broadcast Tuesday, the Republican governor said the dueling contests were “detrimental to the candidates,” adding that the situation continues “the chaos that is occurring within the Republican Party,” referring to the selecti ..read more

Gabby Birenbaum, The Nevada Independent The Biden administration named Reno one of its 31 Tech Hubs last week, making the city eligible for federal investment amid Northern Nevada’s transformation into the nucleus of the lithium battery supply chain. The Tech Hubs program was created by the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, a bill boosting U.S. investment in semiconductor manufacturing, a globally competitive industry. Designated Tech Hubs, selected based on the presence of key industries and geographic diversity, will receive extra support and resources from the Economic Development Administration ..read more

By Chairman, Susan Ruch The Carson City Republican Party will meet on October 26, 2023, at the Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson Street, Carson City. We are holding our meetings in the Craft 55 Room starting at 6:30. Our first half hour, we enjoy socializing with our meeting starting promptly at 7 P.M. and ending by no later than 8:30. This month, we are hosting Patty Morty of Turning Point, USA. Patty is the Bay Territory Field Representative for TPUSA's High School Department. She covers northern California and northern Nevada. She is doing amazing things; it is well worth hearing her speak ..read more

By Chairman, Susan Ruch Carson City Republican Party will be hosting our first Town Hall meeting on October 24, 2023. We will hold this event in the Craft 55 Room of the Casino Fandango, 3800 Carson Street, Carson City. The Town Hall meeting will start at 6 PM. Everyone is welcome, as these are your elected officials. Assemblyman P.K. O'Neill, Mayor Lori Bagwell, and Clerk-Recorder Scott Hoen will be our elected officials for this Town Hall. We are sure you have questions, and here is your opportunity to ask the questions. We are asking for a $10 donation. We look forward to seeing you there ..read more

Sean Golonka and Eric Neugeboren, The Nevada Independent New laws increasing criminal penalties for fentanyl trafficking and stealing catalytic converters are part of the more than 100 bills passed earlier this year that took effect in whole or in part on Sunday. That subset of the roughly 540 bills signed by Gov. Joe Lombardo after this year’s 120-day legislative session also includes stronger restrictions on pet restraints and changes intended to improve health care for those incarcerated in the state’s prisons. On another key date earlier this year, July 1, more than 200 laws took effect ..read more