Analysis: How did Nevada use its $2.7 billion in American Rescue …
Jan 7, 2025 · The state prioritized spending on housing, health care, education and building back up state operations post-pandemic, according to a Nevada Independent analysis of the more than 400 allocations of ARP money.
Union secures longevity pay for eligible state employees after suing
Mar 14, 2024 · In November, AFSCME sued the state after the Department of Administration determined that the longevity pay would only be available to unclassified employees — typically those in leadership positions — and employees who were not members of a unit covered under a collective bargaining agreement. In a lawsuit filed in Carson City District Court, the union’s lawyers argued that state law ...
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Oct 19, 2022 · The Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website founded in 2017 by veteran political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston. The site and its supporting channels are focused on ethical, unbiased and transparent journalism. In general, we aim to gather and disseminate important public information and increase civic engagement.
Indy Explains: How bird flu is affecting Nevada
Dec 22, 2024 · The rampant spread of bird flu has led to increasing commercial egg prices, a declaration of emergency in a neighboring state and extra safety precautions in Nevada.
Six new Nevada laws take effect in 2025 — what's in them?
Jan 1, 2025 · The final set of laws passed during Nevada’s 2023 legislative session went into effect Wednesday, including measures related to ending the subminimum wage for disabled employees and removing the sales tax on diapers.
About Us - The Nevada Independent
Jan 16, 2017 · The Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website founded in 2017 by veteran political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston. The site and its supporting channels are focused on ethical, unbiased and transparent journalism. In general, we aim to gather and disseminate important public information and increase civic engagement.
A’s stadium plan includes a non-retractable roof, baseball’s largest ...
Mar 5, 2024 · The Oakland Athletics released four renderings of the Major League Baseball club’s planned $1.5 billion stadium Tuesday, and it appears the team is replacing the 67-year-old Rat Pack-era Tropicana Las Vegas with something akin to Australia’s Sydney Opera House. The architect whose firm designed the 33,000-seat ballpark described its non-retractable roof as a “spherical armadillo.” In a ...
Indy Explains: How legal prostitution works in Nevada
May 27, 2018 · Nevada's legalized prostitution, a unique status, faces potential bans in some counties. Strict rules govern sex trade, and opinions on its model vary.
New Biden admin rule targeting ‘junk fees’ includes mandated …
Dec 17, 2024 · New Biden administration rule aims to tackle junk fees, mandating transparency for resort fees, offering consumers clearer pricing in travel and hospitality.
Timeline: Four years later, few consequences for Nevada ‘fake …
Dec 15, 2024 · Timeline: Four years later, Nevada's fake electors face few consequences despite efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Explore the key events and outcomes.