Los Angeles’ longitude is -118.18 degrees, meaning six state capitals lie west of the city. Those state capitals are Carson ...

Nevada has a tax rate of 10% on recreational marijuana retail sales, which is lower than the other western states the report ...

A 2025 report by the Guinn Center for Policy Priorities found that since 2018, Nevada’s two marijuana taxes have raised ...

Nevada stations brace for impact as Senate advances bill clawing back public media funding. Read more from The Nevada ...

The largest share, at more than 27% of the state’s population, or nearly 870,000 people, were born in Nevada. California-born ...

While national debates rage over immigration policy, few Americans feel the impact as directly as Nevadans. In a state where tourism, hospitality, agriculture and construction are lifelines of the ...

Why planting more trees may not be the ‘silver bullet’ to combat extreme heat in Las Vegas. Read more from The Nevada Independent.

Amid immigration crackdown, a Latino cultural hub in North Las Vegas is collateral damage. Read more from The Nevada Independent.

Today marks the Nevada Legislature’s first committee house passage deadline, which typically marks the largest round of bill deaths in the 120-day legislative session. By the time lawmakers wrap up ...

Unlike the 2023 budget that significantly increased K-12 spending and implemented state worker raises, the proposals largely keep funding flat. With less funding available because of a projected ...

OPINION: Northern Nevada’s voters deserve more control over city planning. Read more from The Nevada Independent.