A Texas judge’s decision to block a program that offered a lifeline to legal residency for undocumented spouses didn’t exactly come as a surprise to Latino advocates in Nevada. bella reports: thenevadaindependent.com/article/nevada…

UNLV’s programs are just a few of many efforts in Nevada to combat persistent teacher shortages, a statewide strategy that also includes pay raises of 18 percent or more and recruiting teachers from outside of the country’s borders. Rocío Hernández reports: thenevadaindependent.com/article/school…

Stockman’s Casino, the largest in Fallon, is being sold by Las Vegas-based Full House Resorts to a private partnership for $9.2 million. Howard Stutz has the story: thenevadaindependent.com/article/fallon…

Under the terms of the transaction, Full House Resorts will sell the property for $7 million to Clarity Game but continue to operate the business until Clarity is licensed, with Full House paying $50,000 in monthly rent. Howard Stutz reports: thenevadaindependent.com/article/fallon…

Parole in place, which a judge recently blocked, promised to provide a lifeline for an estimated 10,000 undocumented spouses in Nevada who would be eligible for the program. bella has the story: thenevadaindependent.com/article/nevada…

As of October 2023, the state had nearly 3,000 vacancies among licensed employees, including classroom teachers, according to the most recent data. That vacancy number has remained stubbornly steady for the past two school years. Rocío Hernández reports: thenevadaindependent.com/article/school…

Republican Senate candidate Sam Brown, who has declined to say publicly how he would vote on an abortion ballot question, said last week that he was not in favor of changing the law. Gabby Birenbaum reports: thenevadaindependent.com/article/brown-…

In this week’s Indy Gaming: -Will the gaming revenue bubble pop? -Virgin Las Vegas faces union protests; receives clean energy financing -Articles to read Click here to read the full story and stay up to date by subscribing to our newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/indy-g…

As a ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights in the Nevada Constitution goes before voters in November, a new poll shows Silver State residents oppose criminalizing the procedure. Tabitha Mueller has the story: thenevadaindependent.com/article/poll-n…

In this week’s Indy Elections: -Few details on no taxes on tips policy -Ad spending on Question 3 explodes -The Indy Poll Watch Click here to read the full issue and stay up to date by subscribing to our newsletter: thenevadaindependent.com/article/indy-e…

The Clark County District Attorney’s Office is asking Clark County School Board Trustee Katie Williams to voluntarily vacate her seat after finding she is no longer a resident of Nevada. Rocío Hernández has the story: thenevadaindependent.com/article/clark-…

In audio obtained by The Nevada Independent, GOP Senate candidate Sam Brown, asked about where he stood on the abortion measure, indicated skepticism about the ballot question. Gabby Birenbaum has the story: thenevadaindependent.com/article/brown-…

About 70 percent of Nevada respondents said they oppose criminalizing abortion at any stage of pregnancy. Tabitha Mueller has the story: thenevadaindependent.com/article/poll-n…

The letter asks school board Trustee Katie Williams to confirm no later than Monday her intention to voluntarily vacate her seat. If not, the office is prepared to commence a legal proceeding. Rocío Hernández reports: thenevadaindependent.com/article/clark-…

OPINION | Film tax, Summerlin project are good for Nevada "For many decades... elected officials and business leaders have worked hard to lure new industries to Nevada... We now have a generational opportunity to diversify and grow our state’s economy." thenevadaindependent.com/article/opinio…

More than 50 percent of Nevada Latinos voted during the 2020 election, the second highest rate among swing states but still significantly trailing white voters. bella has the story: thenevadaindependent.com/article/nevada…

Southern Nevada point-in-time count shows 7 percent increase in sheltered and unsheltered population Tabitha Mueller has the story: thenevadaindependent.com/field-notes/ta…

Are 80 percentt of Nevada students automatically eligible for free school meals? Find out with Rocío Hernández: thenevadaindependent.com/article/fact-b…

Does Nevada’s “Opportunity Scholarship” program mostly benefit wealthy families? Find out with Rocío Hernández: thenevadaindependent.com/article/fact-b…

Efforts to boost turnout rates for Nevada Latinos may prove key to the aspirations of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, both of whom are working to attract Latino support. bella reports: thenevadaindependent.com/article/nevada…