Nevada State Legislature

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.

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.

A roll of red, white and blue “I Voted” stickers sits sideways on a white tabletop. The background is out of focus.

Politics and Policy

Nevada Republican-backed election bills on voter ID, moving up deadlines for voting

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 Republican-backed election-related legislation requiring identification to vote and moving up the deadlines to submit a mail-in ballot and register to vote.

Mario Fitzpatrick is standing behind a podium and speaking into a microphone while looking toward a crowd in downtown Reno. He is on a portable stage in front of an outdoor sculpture that spells “BELIEVE.” The ground is wet due to snowfall.

Politics and Policy

Nevada teachers, school officials call on legislature to raise teacher pay, lower class sizes

Lucia Starbuck

Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck is KUNR’s weekly show about the 2023 Nevada Legislative Session. The Democratic-controlled legislature and Republican governor are both looking for ways to improve education in the state. This episode features KUNR’s education reporter, Jose Davila IV, who shares what he’s learned from teachers, school district officials and lawmakers.

A close-up of the seal of Nevada. There are two borders with words. The outer border says, “The Great Seal of the State of Nevada.” The inner border says, “All for our Country.” The center is artwork that includes a quartz mill, train, mountains and more.

Politics and Policy

Legislature looks to improve access to health care for rural Nevadans

Lucia Starbuck

Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck is KUNR’s weekly show about the Nevada Legislative Session. The name refers to how the state isn’t blue or red — it’s both. Friday marks the end of the first week of the 82nd Session with a Democratic-controlled legislature and Republican governor. This episode explores the health care gaps rural Nevadans are facing and what one rural lawmaker is looking to do about it.

A red and yellow sign that reads “Carson City” in white letters and “Capitol Complex” in yellow letters with an arrow pointing to the left. The arrow is pointing toward the Nevada State Legislative Building, which is out of focus in the background.

Politics and Policy

Northern Nevada lawmakers in leadership share goals on education and working across the aisle

Lucia Starbuck

Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck is KUNR’s weekly politics show during the 2023 Nevada Legislative Session. The name refers to how the state isn’t blue or red — it’s both — and during this legislative session, the Democratic-controlled legislature will need to work with the Republican governor. The first episode of this show explores what Northern Nevada lawmakers in leadership positions on both sides of the aisle are hoping to achieve during this legislative session.

A close-up image of the dome of the Nevada State Capitol building

Politics and Policy

Nevada’s Economic Forum projects $11.4 billion in tax revenue, billions higher than prior forecast

Lucia Starbuck

Nevada Gov.-elect Joe Lombardo reiterated his pledge not to increase taxes after seeing the state’s tax revenue forecast on Monday.

The exterior of the Nevada State Legislative Building in Carson City.

Politics and Policy

Educators across the state run for seats in the Nevada Legislature

Jose Davila IV

Six education professionals are running for assembly and senate seats in the Nevada Legislature this year and share some of their education-related priorities should they get elected.

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Local Stories

Reno courts to forgive minor violation warrants before end of year crackdown

Gustavo Sagrero

The Reno Municipal Court is offering to forgive traffic and minor misdemeanor warrants — but that doesn't mean people are entirely off the hook.

A sign reads Nevada Loves Trump and is being held by a member of a crowd in a room with several American flags on display.

Politics and Policy

Election lies fester in Nevada's down-ballot primaries

Bert Johnson

Many Nevada Republicans still support former President Donald Trump’s false claims about voter fraud in the 2020 election, including candidates in roughly a third of the state legislative races.