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July 18, 2019018

Going Nuclear: What’s Going on at the Nevada National Security Site, Why Is Yucca Mountain Still Up for Debate, and Why Does Any of This Matter?

Did you feel it? I didn’t, as I was out of town when it happened. But for everyone who was in Southern Nevada during the Fourth of July weekend, they

May 27, 2019011

On the Water Front: Final Update on the Final Week of the 80th Legislative Session

As the 80th Session of the Nevada Legislature nears its close, we might as well begin reflecting on what happened and why it came about. And hey, spea

April 22, 2019017

On the Water Front: Why the Wolf Creek Lawsuit Matters, and How This Suit Reaches Far Beyond Mesquite

Earlier today, my colleague Mike McGreer thoroughly reviewed the documents filed by Wolf Creek Golf Club’s attorneys last week. Since there’s a whole

April 16, 2019011

Nevada Legislature Advances Multiple Environmental Bills, Including AB 163 Water Conservation Bill

Today, the Legislature advanced several key environmental bills. Moments ago, the Assembly passed AB 163 to strengthen water conservation standards wh

April 10, 201909

After Weeks of Discontent, Consensus Emerges As AB 30 Passes Its First Legislative Committee

Remember all the fire and fury when the Nevada Legislature first heard AB 30 and AB 51, the two water bills pertaining to the pipeline proposal long s

March 22, 2019022

“It Takes Courage”: Kirsten Gillibrand Calls for “Bravery” and Big Ideas While Campaigning in Las Vegas

At an intimate gathering in Downtown Las Vegas last night, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) introduced herself to Nevada voters. As The St

March 21, 2019017

“At Least We’re Here Talking”: Rep. Susie Lee Holds First Town Hall, Hears from Constituents on a Wide Range of Issues

Last night, Rep. Susie Lee (D-Las Vegas) held her first Congressional town hall at Silverado High School near Henderson. During a roughly 90 minute ex

March 13, 2019115

On the Water Front: A Conversation with David Kreamer on the State of Nevada’s Water

All too often, we hear from politicians and various interest groups on our ongoing water struggles. However, we don’t hear from actual experts often e

February 27, 2019011

Litigation or Mitigation: Notes on the Nevada Legislature’s First Hearing on AB 30 and the Great SNWA Pipeline Fight

Earlier today, the Nevada Legislature held its first hearing on two bills that have the potential to breathe new life into the long-stalled pipeline t

February 20, 2019014

On the Water Front: Nevada Legislature Dives Into Water Policy With Multiple Bills

As of today, the Nevada Legislature has released nearly 500 bills to be considered during the 80th Session this spring. Several of these bills tackle