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Part two of a deep dive into the fentanyl crisis in Nevada: looking at the harm, effects and proposed solutions to the crisis. This week, host Joey Lovato has a story months in the making looking into the deadly fentanyl crisis that Nevada is facing. Policymakers, policy experts, law enforcement, harm reduction advocates and those … Continue reading "Facing the Fentanyl Crisis: Nevada’s search for solutions" The post Facing the Fentanyl Crisis: Nevada’s search for solutions appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

A deep dive into the fentanyl crisis in Nevada: looking at the harm, effects and proposed solutions to the crisis. This week, host Joey Lovato has a story months in the making looking into the deadly fentanyl crisis that Nevada is facing. Policymakers, policy experts, law enforcement, harm reduction advocates and those struggling with addiction … Continue reading "Facing the Fentanyl Crisis: Politics and practicality in Nevada" The post Facing the Fentanyl Crisis: Politics and practicality in Nevada appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

The Indy puts out a poll, a possible train connecting Las Vegas and LA, and an overview of the economic forum. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis are joined by D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum to go over a new poll of voters in Nevada from The Indy. After that they all talk about … Continue reading "Chugga chugga cha ching" The post Chugga chugga cha ching appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

An overview of the 95-page education omnibus bill, a discussion on sundown sirens and a chat about the Oakland (Las Vegas?) A’s. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat with reporter Rocio Hernandez about the big education omnibus bill presented by Gov. Joe Lombardo. After that, Tabitha Muller comes on the show to … Continue reading "The education omnibus is upon us" The post The education omnibus is upon us appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Rolling back restorative justice measures in schools, the governor looks to veto a bill to expand the North Las Vegas City Council, a legislative update and baseball news. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat with reporter Rocio Hernandez about bills that look to roll back some restorative justice measures in schools. After … Continue reading "Deadline days and the Oakland A’s" The post Deadline days and the Oakland A’s appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

A discussion on abortion and contraception access in Nevada, heavy snows bring possible flooding, and the next legislative bill deadline is already here. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat with reporters Gabby Birenbaum and Jannelle Calderón about a federal ruling that has removed a popular abortion pill from the market, they also … Continue reading "Precipitation and legislation" The post Precipitation and legislation appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Rosen announced her campaign for reelection, lotteries may enter the Nevada market, legislators look to pass gun control bills and more. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat with reporter Gabby Birenbaum about Sen. Jacky Rosen’s campaign for reelection. After that, reporter Howard Stutz goes over a bill that might bring lotteries to … Continue reading "Monster trains and Mega Millions" The post Monster trains and Mega Millions appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

A feature episode exploring the structure of Nevada politics and where it all takes place. This week, host Joey Lovato and photographer David Calvert go on a tour of the Nevada Legislative Building guided by Facilities Manager Jon Vietti and also by lobbyist Lea Case. Later, Nevada Independent CEO Jon Ralston talks about the structure … Continue reading "The building where it happens" The post The building where it happens appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

IndyTalks highlights and the second attempt at a bill deadline at the Legislature. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat about The Indy’s recent event with legislative leaders on major policy issues and how the legislative session is going so far. After that, the legislative reporting team comes on the show to chat … Continue reading "Deadline 2.0 and legislative leaders talk shop" The post Deadline 2.0 and legislative leaders talk shop appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Digitizing water records, higher ed employees miss out on state bonuses, legislative accessibility and the deadline day delayed. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis chat with Indy reporters about how some water records are only on paper and are now being digitized. Then, Jacob goes over the complicated mess of the Nevada System … Continue reading "The rules are made up, and the deadlines don’t matter" The post The rules are made up, and the deadlines don’t matter appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

A nursing shortage in Nevada, the president takes aim at resort fees, a bill to protect people experiencing homelessness and more. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis talk with Indy reporters about the continuing shortage of nurses in Nevada and a push to end resort fees. After that, our team goes over everything … Continue reading " Nurse shortage, resort fees, and homelessness" The post  Nurse shortage, resort fees, and homelessness appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Internal Democratic Party strife, COVID relief dollars for K-12 education, Tesla gets more tax breaks and a roundup of legislative goings-on. This week, hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis talk with Indy reporters about the contentious Democratic Party chair election, federal pandemic aid dollars going to help fund K-12 education, Tesla’s expansion plans and the … Continue reading "Taxes, Teslas, Teachers and Turmoil" The post Taxes, Teslas, Teachers and Turmoil appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

What happens when a clown retires? Often, they move to Las Vegas. This week, host Joey Lovato and freelance reporter Savanna Strott dive into the world of retired clowns and circus performers in Las Vegas — a place that seems to attract them. Learn about why and how they all ended up there, the community … Continue reading "Send in the clowns" The post Send in the clowns appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

A pilot program that lets state employees bring their babies to work, a collaboration between state libraries and parks, and a discussion on the Reno and Nevada flags. This week, Assistant Editor Michelle Rindels and Visual Content Editor Tim Lenard have a story on babies coming into the office as the state treasurer’s office looks … Continue reading "How is the state accommodating new parents?" The post How is the state accommodating new parents? appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

A glimpse into the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, an effort to better the environment for antelope and an update from our D.C. reporter. This week, host Joey Lovato talks to Avery Hellman (aka Ismay), a performer from the 38th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko. After that, reporter Richie Bednarski has a piece on … Continue reading "State of the West" The post State of the West appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Interviews with former Assemblywoman Maggie Carlton and Attorney General Aaron Ford, plus audio scenes from the Legislature. This week, CEO Jon Ralston and reporter Sean Golonka sit down with longtime Nevada lawmaker Maggie Carlton to talk about how the Legislature has changed over a quarter century, her thoughts on Gov. Joe Lombardo and more. After … Continue reading "Kicking off the legislative session" The post Kicking off the legislative session appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Gov. Joe Lombardo sits down with NV Indy CEO Jon Ralston for an evening of questions and answers. This week, The Indy’s CEO, Jon Ralston, sits down with Gov. Joe Lombardo on stage in Las Vegas to talk about everything Nevada – from the governor's first weeks in office to his plans for the future. … Continue reading "IndyTalks with Gov. Joe Lombardo" The post IndyTalks with Gov. Joe Lombardo appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Gov. Joe Lombardo gives his 2023 State of the State address, and snowplow drivers help keep roads clear in Northern Nevada. This week, The Indy’s legislative team stays up late to report on Gov. Lombardo’s State of the State address in Carson City. They break down the important talking points and get reactions. After that, … Continue reading "State of the State and state of the snow-covered roads" The post State of the State and state of the snow-covered roads appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

The transition of power from former Gov. Steve Sisolak to Gov. Joe Lombardo, a food pantry in Southern Nevada trying something new and the Jewish community in Nevada facing adversity. This week, The Indy’s legislative team goes over the transition of power from the Sisolak administration to the Lombardo administration. After that, we have a … Continue reading "Old administration, new administration, red administration, blue administration" The post Old administration, new administration, red administration, blue administration appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Snow in Northern Nevada, new laws taking effect and plants in the Downtown Reno Library. This week, host Joey Lovato sits down with Chris Smallcomb, the meteorologist in charge at the National Weather Service in Reno, to talk about the big snowstorm that hit Northern Nevada on New Year’s Eve, what it means for the … Continue reading "How Nevada weathers winter weather" The post How Nevada weathers winter weather appeared first on The Nevada Independent.