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Nevada Senate Republicans have unanimously rejected a bill that would fund K-12 education in the state over the next two years. SB500 would funnel billions to Nevada public schools, but Republicans rejected it, as it doesn't include charter school teacher raises.

And with the news of Gov. Joe Lombardo's first veto, Nevada Independent's 2025 veto tracker is live: thenevadaindependent.com/article/2025-l…

AB224, which would allow state bond proceeds to support replacing rural schools in serious disrepair, finally gets a W&M hearing tomorrow.

A bill aimed at speeding up teacher contract negotiations and narrowing the definition of a teacher strike passed out of the Assembly earlier today in a 33-9 vote. A pathway for legal teacher strikes was amended out of the bill, SB161. CCEA says Lombardo has said he will sign it

Longtime perennial candidate Danny Tarkanian, currently a member of the Douglas County commission, intends to run as a Republican for Nevada Attorney General in 2026. Nevada Independent tarkfornevada.com

This is a great story by Rocío Hernández on how the once in-vogue CCSD reorg is now in the #nvleg crosshairs thenevadaindependent.com/article/eight-…

.Washoe Schools announces it's identified and taken disciplinary actions against the individuals behind the recent vandalism at Reno High School, which included use of racial slurs and anti-Semitic marks.

The latest: Nevada lawmakers have approved an amended version of the 'big beautiful' compromise education bill, a deal struck by Gov. Joe Lombardo and Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro. It includes a significant reduction of dollars to expand state-funded pre-K.

Sen. Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro's education bill (SB460) passed out the Assembly tonight, now heading to the Governor's desk for approval. It incorporates parts of Lombardo’s education proposal, like open enrollment policies. It also appropriates $50 million for pre-k.

The Senate passed a bill prohibiting school officials from banning books. All Republicans voted against.

Gov. Lombardo has vetoed Assm. Heather Goulding's bill, AB205, which would have required parents to opt their students out of sex education. No veto message is up yet as of 4:54 p.m.

AB445 from Assm. Daniele Monroe-Moreno, which would have granted staff members immunity from criminal liability if they assist students in accessing certain library and school materials, has also been vetoed.

Got questions about the Nevada legislative session that ended on Monday? Submit them here and get some answers during our Post-Session Debrief today at noon. Catch it here: youtube.com/live/2m_JIqDUe…

Join us live now for our Nevada Legislature Post-Session Debrief! Catch it here: youtube.com/live/2m_JIqDUe…

Give a warm welcome to Alejo Cruz, who will be interning with us this summer in a partnership with NAHJNevada. He’s a UNR student and has experience at Noticiero Movil and @nevadasagebrush. Follow him at Alejo Cruz and learn more here: thenevadaindependent.com/our-team

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My final story for Nevada Independent: a look into the failed unionization effort in Rep. Dina Titus’ office, which ex-staffers told me that their boss, a longtime labor champion, stood in the way of, telling staff “we used to be a family” thenevadaindependent.com/article/why-lo…

The The Animal Foundation is over capacity and needs help. More than 750 animals (550 dogs) are at the shelter - pop-up crates are now in use. This weekend, there's a free adoption event: "Dry Heat, Wet Noses!" The shelter at 655 N. Mojave Rd is open 11am-7pm. animalfoundation.com/adopt-a-pet/ad…