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He's betraying the military, the rank and ribbon system, and so what else is he willing to betray?” Mickey Grizzle, a union-affiliated Marine veteran, said. Grizzle and other veterans are part of a new ad criticizing CD2 Republican candidate David Flippo. buff.ly/ZzJiE5a

'It disrespects everybody:' Why union Nevada veterans are filming ads opposing Flippo - The Nevada Independent

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…

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The Board of Examiners approved nearly $20,000 for new drapes in the attorney general’s office and conference room. Here’s what you need to know: buff.ly/L6j05rl

Was $20,000 spent on new curtains for Attorney General Aaron Ford's office? - The Nevada Independent

The Board of Examiners approved a nearly $20,000 expense to install drapes in the attorney general's office and conference room.

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In today’s Indy Elections: 💵 Planned Parenthood is spending BIG in the gov race 📺 The national AFL-CIO is targeting CD2 with a new ad featuring veterans 🖱️ Complaints about AI use in campaign ads buff.ly/bvL2uas

Aaron Ford gets seven-figure boost from outside group in Nevada governor's race - The Nevada Independent

Plus: Northern Nevada veterans push back against Flippo valor claims in new AFL-CIO ad.

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On paper, the race for Nevada’s chief fiscal officer might be among the most lopsided this November. But the race could come down to the nation’s political environment, and whether it can boost a Democratic newcomer’s challenge against a GOP incumbent. buff.ly/uNFTByV

Race for Nevada's chief fiscal officer focuses on collecting debt, government transparency - The Nevada Independent

On paper, the race for Nevada controller might be among the most lopsided this November. But it could could boil down to the overall political environment, which election analysts say might be good…

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🎉 Pop the bubbly! The Nevada Independent just won a clutch of awards from the Nevada Press Foundation recognizing the impact of our journalism. Help us celebrate our wins with a donation today! buff.ly/sy5oQdF

A Reno mayoral forum had all the hallmarks of a classic debate, with candidates often challenging the questions and speaking over each other. One candidate even flipped one of her positions in a two-minute span. Read more on what they discussed: buff.ly/7K1TOR2

Data centers, Flock cameras and Reno's budget take center stage in tense mayoral forum - The Nevada Independent

City Councilwoman Kathleen Taylor and former Nevada treasurer and Lt. Gov. Kate Marshall each said they would bring a new vision to leading the city, while knocking the other as maintaining the…

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For what is likely the first time ever, the national AFL-CIO is targeting Nevada’s ruby red 2nd Congressional District seat. Read more about the planned ad campaign in our story: buff.ly/ZzJiE5a

'It disrespects everybody:' Why union Nevada veterans are filming ads opposing Flippo - The Nevada Independent

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…

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Was $20,000 spent on new curtains for Attorney General Aaron Ford’s office? Learn more in our Indy Fact Brief: buff.ly/L6j05rl

Was $20,000 spent on new curtains for Attorney General Aaron Ford's office? - The Nevada Independent

The Board of Examiners approved a nearly $20,000 expense to install drapes in the attorney general's office and conference room.

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Be sure to check out our special edition of Indy Elections to learn the latest on Planned Parenthood entering the governor’s race and what veterans are saying about CD2 candidate David Flippo’s Bronze Star. buff.ly/bvL2uas

Aaron Ford gets seven-figure boost from outside group in Nevada governor's race - The Nevada Independent

Plus: Northern Nevada veterans push back against Flippo valor claims in new AFL-CIO ad.

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The race for Nevada controller is focusing on debt collection and government transparency. The odds appear to lean toward Andy Matthews (R). But Democratic headwinds could give a boost to high school teacher Michael MacDougall. Read more: buff.ly/uNFTByV

Race for Nevada's chief fiscal officer focuses on collecting debt, government transparency - The Nevada Independent

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Rising fuel costs, housing expenses and grocery bills are driving an affordability crisis in Nevada. As campaigns cry out that “Nevadans are getting hosed,” here’s what to know about what’s behind the costs and what it means for the upcoming election. buff.ly/UCBPYwD

'Nevadans are getting hosed': Why affordability is 2026's buzzword - The Nevada Independent

Rising fuel, grocery and housing costs have created a crisis for state residents and will play a major role in determining the next governor.

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OPINION by Michael Schaus: “One would think this administration would be chomping at the bit to bring criminal cases if it had any confidence that 185 noncitizens were ready to cast ballots in Nevada — let alone 16,000.” buff.ly/w38UNFY

OPINION: Noncitizen voters aren't the real threat to democracy. The president is. - The Nevada Independent

OPINION: Noncitizen voters aren’t the real threat to democracy. The president is. Read more at The Nevada Independent.

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Strip resort CEOs say high-end play offsets declines from value-oriented visitors to the city. buff.ly/FJYTvk1

Saved by the high rollers: Strip sees loss of value customers, but lift from premium play - The Nevada Independent

Baccarat revenue keeps on the positive side in August even while visitation slows and the Vegas airport sees its 19th straight month of passenger declines.

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Reno mayor candidates sparred in a tense forum hosted by The Nevada Independent on Wednesday, disagreeing over everything from data centers and Flock cameras to how to right the city’s precarious budget situation. Read more on what went down: buff.ly/7K1TOR2

Data centers, Flock cameras and Reno's budget take center stage in tense mayoral forum - The Nevada Independent

City Councilwoman Kathleen Taylor and former Nevada treasurer and Lt. Gov. Kate Marshall each said they would bring a new vision to leading the city, while knocking the other as maintaining the…

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Candidates for Reno mayor participated in a vigorous forum Sept. 30 hosted by The Nevada Independent. Kathleen Taylor and Kate Marshall debated on issues ranging from data centers to Flock cameras to the city's budget. buff.ly/mUqLTdd

IndyTalks: Reno Mayoral Forum

Check out the recent Reno Mayoral Forum hosted at UNR.

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The economy has been everything for both major parties this cycle, and perhaps the biggest buzzword under that umbrella is affordability. @tabitha_mueller explains why it's particularly politically salient in Nevada. buff.ly/UCBPYwD

'Nevadans are getting hosed': Why affordability is 2026's buzzword - The Nevada Independent

Rising fuel, grocery and housing costs have created a crisis for state residents and will play a major role in determining the next governor.

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OPINION by Michael Schaus: The real threat to democracy isn’t the phantom menace of noncitizen voters — it’s the Trump administration. buff.ly/w38UNFY

OPINION: Noncitizen voters aren't the real threat to democracy. The president is. - The Nevada Independent

OPINION: Noncitizen voters aren’t the real threat to democracy. The president is. Read more at The Nevada Independent.

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Strip buoyed by high-end play as the number of value-oriented customers decline, say resort CEOs at the annual gaming conference. buff.ly/FJYTvk1

Saved by the high rollers: Strip sees loss of value customers, but lift from premium play - The Nevada Independent

Baccarat revenue keeps on the positive side in August even while visitation slows and the Vegas airport sees its 19th straight month of passenger declines.

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Starting next month, school districts suffering from budget issues will receive state aid. What’s behind the crisis, and what’s being done about it? Reporter Rocío Hernández breaks it down: buff.ly/UFeo01v

Nevada schools faced a major budget crisis. Here's why the state stepped in. - The Nevada Independent

During a Monday press conference, the governor said he approved emergency funding as a temporary solution to school budget challenges and stressed the need for the Legislature to come together to…

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OPINION by John L. Smith: “Sigal Chattah can’t use ‘first assistant,’ ‘special attorney’ or her Mar-a-Lago pool pass to skip Senate confirmation for the vacant U.S. attorney post. But the 9th Circuit’s ruling comes with a little legal wiggle room.” buff.ly/jwaFjuH

OPINION: Todd Blanche's LV visit calls attention to Nevada's awkward U.S. attorney shuffle - The Nevada Independent

OPINION: Todd Blanche’s LV visit calls attention to Nevada’s awkward U.S. attorney shuffle. Read more at The Nevada Independent.

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Southern Nevada’s population grew by about 876,000 since 2002, but per capita water use has been cut in half. Read more: buff.ly/YOZIIX5

Did Las Vegas cut its water use in half between 2002 and 2025? - The Nevada Independent

Find out in our latest Fact Brief.

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Local and federal law enforcement agencies have been training at a complex in Southern Nevada for years, but now ICE is inquiring about building special “training locations” at the facility. The City of Henderson says it's not permitted: buff.ly/6LmJzdx

Henderson police reject proposed ICE training expansion, say it breaks current agreement - The Nevada Independent

The Henderson Police Department struck a meeting agenda item that could have eventually allowed ICE to significantly expand its presence at a training range for Southern Nevada law enforcement…

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