Lucia Starbuck
Political ReporterLucia Starbuck is an award-winning political journalist and the host of KUNR’s monthly show Purple Politics Nevada. She is passionate about reporting during election season, attending community events, and talking to people about the issues that matter most to them.
In 2024, Lucia was awarded the National Press Foundation’s Women in Politics Journalism Fellowship, and in 2023, she produced a four-part series on rural maternal health care with support from the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s National Fellowship.
Lucia was born and raised in Reno. During her free time, she enjoys watching movies, going on nature walks, and learning how to cook.
You can reach Lucia via email at LS@KUNR.org.
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June’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada features political reporters Lucia Starbuck and Paul Boger discussing what survived and failed from the 2025 legislative session. -
The 83rd regular session of the Nevada Legislature is over, as lawmakers adjourned for a final time after 120 days. -
Un proyecto de ley que buscaba ampliar el acceso a la atención de traumas en las zonas rurales de Nevada ha sido debilitado debido a disputas políticas en la legislatura. -
Legisladores de Nevada están considerando un proyecto de ley que facilitaría que médicos inmigrantes puedan atender a pacientes en el estado. -
El gobernador de Nevada, Joe Lombardo, está solicitando un total de $60 millones para apoyar a los proveedores de atención médica en áreas desatendidas a través de su proyecto de ley de salud. -
Legisladores de Nevada están acelerando la aprobación de un proyecto de ley que reduciría el costo de medicamentos recetados para personas con diabetes. -
With less than a week to go, Nevada lawmakers are weighing a new bill to allow nonpartisans to vote in partisan primary elections. However, some say it doesn’t go far enough. -
Nevada lawmakers are fast-tracking a bill that would lower prescription costs for people with diabetes. -
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has asked for a total of $60 million to support health care providers in underserved areas in his health bill. -
May’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada with host Lucia Starbuck features Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, who talks about his price-fixing legislation and the lawsuits he filed to challenge President Donald Trump.
