The Nevada State Democratic Party formally petitioned its national counterpart to allow Democrats in the Silver State to vote first in the party’s 2028 presidential primaries.
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Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford says the state has joined 40 lawsuits against Trump and won most, restoring millions in federal funds to Nevadans.
The “When We Count” initiative is an attempt to gain control back in Congress by training young supporters to register new voters in targeted outreach campaigns.
The U.S. may start looking outside the country for mining expertise.
Edgar Flores, D-Las Vegas, was arrested on suspicion of DUI after he was found asleep at a traffic light on North Lamb and East Lake Mead boulevards at 4 a.m. on Sept. 12, according to police.
The Colorado River, which provides Las Vegas’ main water supply via Lake Mead, is in crisis in more ways than one.
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo launches “Protect Girls’ Sports” ballot initiative to bar transgender athletes from female leagues and amend state constitution.
Carrie Cox alluded that she, Councilwoman Monica Larson and others were offered payments from people who had pending business before the City Council, according to an interview transcript.
Michele Fiore is officially seeking re-election to her Pahrump justice of the peace seat.
A bipartisan bill aims to help Nevada nonprofits like the YMCA expand affordable child care access and reduce long waitlists for working families.
The 2026 election will be a crowded field as all District and Family Court seats will be on the ballot in Clark County.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal will continue covering a swath of government and politics stories in 2026, including the midterm elections, the local economy, immigration policy, homelessness and food insecurity.
Elected officials, appointees and party members are expected to be heavily focused on several midterm elections and new policies in 2026. Here are some of the top stories to follow into the new year.
In Las Vegas and throughout Nevada, members of the Venezuelan community as well as elected officials, leaders and other observers were reacting to the news that the United States had captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Nevada is headed for a drier, hotter future. Here’s what you need to know.
