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August 3, 2019036

AFSCME Public Service Forum Live-ish Blog, Live from UNLV

Today, some 19 Democratic presidential candidates are speaking with public sector workers from across the nation and answering their questions (and a

June 5, 2019225

Our Nevada Legislature 80th Session Wrap-up, Part 3 (Back to the Caucus, Again)

Thus far, we've examined the past and present as we've assessed the State of Nevada and the work of our Nevada Legislature. Now, it's time for us to g

May 31, 2019023

As Various “Red States” Pursue Abortion Bans, Sisolak Signs SB 179 and SB 94 Into Law to Protect Women’s Reproductive Rights

On May 21, the Assembly passed SB 179 on a near party-line 27-13 vote amidst a growing national partisan divide on women’s reproductive rights and the

May 20, 2019015

Policy Matters: As States Diverge on Abortion Law, Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand on Women’s Reproductive Rights?

Just this month, three states have already adopted new laws designed to ban most or nearly all abortions. Already, a third state is considering its ow

May 13, 2019042

Democratic Leaders Finally Unveil School Funding Reform Bill, But Is It Really Enough?

After educators, parents, and students waited over three months for action, Democratic leaders have finally begun acting. On the Senate floor today, t

May 6, 2019022

“We’re Fair. We’re Balanced. We Treat People Decently.”: UNLV Immigration Clinic Director Michael Kagan Talks Immigration Reform in Carson City, and on the 2020 Campaign Trail

In the past four months, we’ve heard plenty of talk on immigration reform. But when it comes to action, it’s been more of a mixed bag. At the federal

April 23, 2019049

Happy Belated Earth Day, Nevada: Raising the RPS Is a Start, But Our Climate Challenge Requires More Solutions

Yesterday was another one of those “split-screen realness” kind of days. While we were breaking some news from the courthouse, other news was breaking

April 5, 2019017

“Enough Is Enough”: Cortez Masto, Rosen, and Sisolak Join Forces in Las Vegas to Denounce Trump’s Campaign Against the Affordable Care Act

In a sort of pre-buttal ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to Las Vegas tomorrow, both of Nevada’s U.S. Senators and the Governor denounced Trump

February 15, 2019016

As Background Checks Bill Becomes New Gun Safety Law, Let’s Remember Why It’s Here in the First Place

This week SB 143 raced towards Governor Steve Sisolak’s (D) desk at lightning speed, and Sisolak just ended the week by signing it into law. While the

January 31, 2019012

New Conservation in the West Poll Reveals Stark Divide Between Nevada Voters’ Priorities and Trump Administration’s Actions

Today, Colorado College released its annual Conservation in the West Poll. To hardly anyone’s surprise, Westerners have a strong love for the unique n