Civility, not partisan bickering, reigned Monday as the Nevada Legislature was gaveled into its 76th session. Republicans joined Democrats in unanimously selecting Steven Horsford, D-Las Vegas, as Senate majority leader and John Oceguera, D-Las Vegas, as Assembly speaker.
Nevada is one of four states that with a legislature that meets biennially. How many days do Silver State lawmakers have to debate bills and pass laws?
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary declined to fully shut down the idea of reopening a nuclear waste repository in Nevada at his confirmation hearing Wednesday.
Brittnie Watkins said at the Nevada Gaming Control Board meeting that the January session would be her last as a board member.
The Las Vegas Police Protective Association will join President-elect Donald Trump’s Presidential Parade following the swearing-in ceremony, according to the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee.
Gov. Joe Lombardo made sweeping policy proposals at his State of the State Address, including making teacher raises permanent and extending pay raises to charter school teachers.
The bill would authorize funding for firefighting equipment, new training programs for firefighters and support recovery efforts in landscapes impacted by wildfires.
Rep. Susie Lee voted against a bill that would ban trans girls and women from competing in school sports, but said she opposes transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports.
The Republican governor also reported $5.5 million cash on hand as the he prepares for the next legislative session and his re-election effort in 2026.
Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar has a slew of legislative priorities he’ll be pushing in the upcoming session.
Here’s what some of the biggest topics of discussion will be in Carson City — and specific bills that could make their way through the legislative process.
