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An illuminating comparison of two big education bills before the Legislature. Why is either needed? This line stood out: "(The NV superintendent) estimates more than half of schools in the state are underperforming academically." Half! via RocĆ­o HernĆ”ndez. thenevadaindependent.com/article/lombar…

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We know a lot about the gov's political advisers. But who are his policy advisers? Our Eric Neugeboren and Tabitha Mueller pull back the curtain. thenevadaindependent.com/article/meet-t…

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In today’s Behind the Bar: āœ… A new candidate for treasurer? āŒ Did Lombardo violate his no new tax pledge? šŸ’°?s raised on gov's econ development bill Read the article or subscribe to get the newsletter sooner: thenevadaindependent.com/article/is-lom…

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The end of closed primaries? Indies now make up about 35 percent of active voters in Nevada while Dems and Rs have about 29 percent each. Would have a huge impact if it were, by some chance, to pass.

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Exclusive: The Nevada Independent has obtained state-commissioned reports indicating that the heavily lobbied proposals expanding Nevada's existing film tax credit program are likely not financially sustainable. Via Tabitha Mueller and Eric Neugeboren thenevadaindependent.com/article/state-…

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Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this day in 1980, Jimmy Carter defeated Ted Kennedy in the NV Dem primary -- 38% to 29%. On the GOP side: Ronald Reagan (83%) over John Anderson (10%) and George Bush (4%). Days until 1st special session: 9 Days until 2026 election: 525

Good morning from The #WeMatter State.

On this day in 1980, Jimmy Carter defeated Ted Kennedy in the NV Dem primary -- 38% to 29%. On the GOP side: Ronald Reagan (83%) over John Anderson (10%) and George Bush (4%).

Days until 1st special session: 9
Days until 2026 election: 525
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Legislative press corps huddling before continuing with a tradition started by Mark Twain: Third House, in which reporters satirize the legislators. The more brutally funny, the better! Break a leg, colleagues!

Legislative press corps huddling before continuing with a tradition started by Mark Twain: Third House, in which reporters satirize the legislators. The more brutally funny, the better!

Break a leg, colleagues!
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Mixed results for Nevada gaming revenue in April -State down less than 1% - Strip down almost 3% Other markets — downtown, Reno, Boulder — were up from a year ago Via Nevada Gaming Control Board Nevada Independent

Mixed results for Nevada gaming revenue in April
-State down less than 1%
- Strip down almost 3%
Other markets — downtown, Reno, Boulder — were up from a year ago
Via <a href="/NevadaGCB/">Nevada Gaming Control Board</a> 
<a href="/TheNVIndy/">Nevada Independent</a>
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Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this day in 2013, DailyKos started a petition to remove Harry Reid as Senate majority leader because of his "near total failure of leadership." gopetition.com/petitions/dump… Days until 1st special session: 8 Days until 2026 election: 524

Good morning from The #WeMatter State.

On this day in 2013, DailyKos started a petition to remove Harry Reid as Senate majority leader because of his "near total failure of leadership."

gopetition.com/petitions/dump…

Days until 1st special session: 8
Days until 2026 election: 524
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ā€œIt’s great to be here with bitcoin at $108,000, at least when I checked this morning,ā€ quipped Vance, who noted he owned cryptocurrency himself. reviewjournal.com/news/politics-…

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šŸ‘€This week’s Indy Gaming provides insight into $24.5 million in fines levied by state regulators on three companies. Also, higher illegal gambling fines are coming. Read the article by Howard Stutz and subscribe to our newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/not-a-…

šŸ‘€This week’s Indy Gaming provides insight into $24.5 million in fines levied by state regulators on three companies. Also, higher illegal gambling fines are coming.

Read the article by <a href="/howardstutz/">Howard Stutz</a> and subscribe to our newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/not-a-…
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Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this day in 1994, Frank Sinatra, 78, performed for the last time in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand. He closed with "My Way" and "New York, New York." He died four years later. Days until 1st special session: 7 Days until 2026 election: 523

Good morning from The #WeMatter State.

On this day in 1994, Frank Sinatra, 78, performed for the last time in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand. He closed with "My Way" and "New York, New York." He died four years later.

Days until 1st special session: 7
Days until 2026 election: 523
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The Clark County teachers union is seeking to return more school budget authority to the central administration, saying the district's reorganization to shift more control to schools has failed. RocĆ­o HernĆ”ndez reports: thenevadaindependent.com/article/eight-…

The Clark County teachers union is seeking to return more school budget authority to the central administration, saying the district's reorganization to shift more control to schools has failed.

<a href="/rociohzz/">RocĆ­o HernĆ”ndez</a> reports: thenevadaindependent.com/article/eight-…