Nevada State Legislature

A small but vocal group of approximately 20 demonstrators gathered outside the Atlantis Casino in Reno to protest. They lined the congested South Virginia Street, holding signs with messages such as “Represent or Resign” and urging Congressman Mark Amodei to represent Nevadans while he participated in a panel discussion inside the casino.

Group confronts Amodei in Reno over policy inaction

Manuel Holguin JR

A small but vocal group protested outside the Atlantis Casino in Reno last Thursday. They held signs asking Congressman Mark Amodei to represent Nevadans as he took part in a panel discussion inside.

Exterior of the Nevada Legislature building in Carson City on a clear spring day, with a historic clock and pedestrians visible nearby.

Nevada State Government

Out of time: the nearly 300 bills that missed the April 11 deadline

Manuel Holguin JR

Nearly 300 Nevada bills died without a vote after missing a key deadline, stalling reforms on health care, criminal justice, and more. Explore the full list in our interactive chart.

A person wearing a face mask holds a protest sign that reads “Stop Separating Families,” with an image of two hands reaching for each other. A blurred government building is in the background.

Local Stories

Bill would safeguard children in mixed-status families from custody gaps if separated by immigration enforcement

Manuel Holguin JR

Lawmakers recently heard AB460, a bill aimed at preventing children from being left in legal uncertainty if their parents are unexpectedly detained by immigration and have not established any guardianship safeguards.

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto stands at a podium addressing the Nevada State Legislature. She gestures with both hands while delivering remarks, with lawmakers seated behind her in a wood-paneled chamber. Teleprompters flank her, and nameplates of legislators are visible in the foreground.

Nevada State Government

Cortez Masto: GOP tax plan comes at the expense of Nevada families’ health care

Manuel Holguin JR

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto warned Nevada lawmakers that proposed federal Medicaid cuts could strain the state’s budget, health care system, and working families.

A young woman in a blue sweatshirt stands at a podium speaking into two microphones while addressing a room full of seated attendees wearing matching blue hoodies. The audience listens attentively in a conference-style setting with large windows in the background.

Nevada State Government

Statewide youth organizations push for legislative support on pressing issues

Manuel Holguin JR

Young Nevadans joined a youth-led lobby day at the state legislature to advocate for bills on gun violence prevention, school lunches, and youth rights.

Assembly Government Affairs during a committee hearing

Nevada State Government

Bill would let government officials deny records requests after retention period

Manuel Holguin JR

Assemblymember Ken Gray introduced AB152, which would permit local government agencies to refuse public records requests if they have complied with their retention schedules set by Nevada Revised Statutes. However, the bill raised concerns about transparency and its potential impact on Nevada’s existing public record laws, as it could weaken these laws.

Three people are sitting in lounge chairs on a stage. One person is holding a microphone while speaking, and the other two people are looking toward her and listening.

Local Stories

Purple Politics Nevada Live: What’s next for healthcare and housing in Nevada?

Lucia Starbuck

At the latest Purple Politics Nevada live event, Lucia Starbuck hosted a candid discussion between Nevada lawmakers Senator Robin Titus and Assemblymember Erica Roth. Topics included looming federal Medicaid cuts, healthcare access in rural and urban areas, the controversial film tax credit proposal, housing affordability, tariffs, and insurance availability.

Local Stories

Purple Politics Nevada Live: What’s next for healthcare and housing in Nevada?

Lucia Starbuck

At the latest Purple Politics Nevada live event, Lucia Starbuck hosted a candid discussion between Nevada lawmakers Senator Robin Titus and Assemblymember Erica Roth. Topics included looming federal Medicaid cuts, healthcare access in rural and urban areas, the controversial film tax credit proposal, housing affordability, tariffs, and insurance availability.

A close-up of Joe Lombardo standing at a podium with a wide grin and semi-shut eyes. He’s wearing a black suit with a red tie. A few people are sitting behind him.

Local Stories

What to know from Nevada Gov. Lombardo's State of the State address

Lucia Starbuck

KUNR's Lucia Starbuck and KNPR's Paul Boger appeared on KNPR's State of Nevada on Jan. 16 to discuss Gov. Joe Lombardo's State of the State address, which they covered Wednesday night.

A group of people standing outdoors in front of a large building that reads, “Nevada State Legislature.” There is a podium with a sign on it that reads, “Conservation Lobby Day,” and some people hold green signs that read, “Climate Action Now!” and “Acción Climática ¡ya!”

Politics and Policy

Nev. bills to fund electrification of large trucks, outdoor education for youth, wildlife crossings

Lucia Starbuck

Purple Politics Nevada is KUNR’s weekly show about the 2023 Nevada Legislative Session. In this week’s episode, host Lucia Starbuck explores conservation-related bills to fund wildlife crossings, outdoor education for youth, and the electrification of large trucks.