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New chief election officials have an average of eight years of incoming experience, according to a report by the Bipartisan Policy Center. (Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Report: NV election officials face unusual level of threats

A new report examined the turnover of election officials from 2000 to 2024 and found it is increasing, albeit slowly. Rachel Orey, senior associate …

Alrededor del 42% de los adultos estadounidenses dicen que ellos o alguien que conocen han utilizado tratamientos de fertilidad, seg�n Pew Research Center. (Tatiana Shepeleva / Adobe Stock)

Líderes de NV discuten futuro de la Fecundación In Vitro

La representante Susie Lee quiere que las mujeres en Nevada y en todo el país despierten, ya que sostiene que los extremistas de extrema derecha …

In a recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 57% of Americans, including 84% of Democrats and 55% of independents, think America's openness to people from all over the world is essential to who we are as a nation. (Adobe Stock)

NV experts, leaders weigh in on immigration this election cycle

As members of Congress and presidential candidates battle it out over immigration, a group of Nevada leaders and experts dedicated to advancing …

Legislators busy around the country, but not in NV

There are many states legislatures dealing with important issues this year, but Nevada's isn't one of them. Nevada's state legislature isn't …

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AI poses threats to 2024 elections

The rise of artificial intelligence is raising alarm bells for election officials across the country. Before the New Hampshire primary, a robocall …

Nevada's presidential preference primary election will be held Feb. 6. Early voting begins on Jan. 27 and runs through Feb. 2. (Victor Moussa / Adobe Stock)

Primary vs. caucus: What NV voters should know this February

There are fewer than two weeks before registered Nevada voters get to cast their ballot in the state's first presidential preference primary on Feb…

La elecci�n primaria de preferencia presidencial de 2024 se llevar� a cabo el martes 6 de febrero de 2024. La votaci�n anticipada comienza el s�bado 27 de enero y se extender� hasta el viernes 2 de febrero de 2024. (Victor Moussa / Adobe Stock)

Primaria vs. caucus: Lo que deberían saber los votantes de NV este febrero

Faltan menos de dos semanas para que los votantes registrados de Nevada puedan emitir su voto en la primera Primaria de Preferencia Presidencial del e…

People in parts of the country with no illness face greater institutional hurdles to participating in elections and protecting their interests, according to one report. (Adobe Stock)

Medical expert: Voting crucial to improving health-care system

Voting is not only good for democracy - it's also good for your health, according to one of the nation's largest medical associations. The American …

According to The Jed Foundation, everyone has

How to handle challenging conversations this holiday season

In today's politically polarized world, holiday office parties and family gatherings can lead to increased tensions, arguments and even long-term …

Around 33% of registered voters who identify as pro-choice versus 23% of pro-life voters say they will only vote for a candidate who agrees with them on abortion, according to Gallup. (Adobe Stock)

Poll findings worsen for Biden; what does that mean for 2024?

Recent polling from The New York Times and Siena College found President Joe Biden trailing former President Donald Trump in five of the six most cruc…

La necesidad de informaci�n sobre votaci�n en varios idiomas es clave en muchas comunidades. Por ejemplo, alrededor del 40% de los estadounidenses de origen asi�tico en Nevada hablan ingl�s menos de

Expertos electorales comparten "qué hay que saber" antes de elecciones de 2024

A menos de un año de las elecciones presidenciales de 2024, los expertos electorales de Nevada ven una serie de amenazas que podrían …

The need for multilingual voting information is key in many communities. For instance, some 40% of Asian Americans in Nevada speak English less than

NV election experts share 'what to know' ahead of 2024 races

With less than a year until the 2024 presidential election, Nevada election experts see a number of threats that could affect voters - from …

Around 51% of Democrats thought the economy was working well for them, compared with 17% of Republicans according to the survey. (Joshua Resnick / Adobe Stock)

New poll suggests rural NV voters could be swayed

The state of Nevada and its voters have played a critical role in past elections, which include the voices of rural voters in the Silver State…

Most Republicans prefer a candidate who can preserve American culture (58%), while most Democrats and Independents prefer a candidate who can manage the economy, according to the survey. (Adobe Stock)

Survey on 'political violence,' future of US democracy

A federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit challenging Nevada's Election Worker Protection Law. Senate Bill 406 created new safeguards to protect …

Seg�n la encuesta, la mayor�a de los republicanos prefieren un candidato que pueda preservar la cultura estadounidense (58%), mientras que la mayor�a de los dem�cratas e independientes prefieren un candidato que pueda gestionar la econom�a. (Adobe Stock)

Encuesta sobre "violencia política" y futuro de la democracia en EE.UU.

Un juez federal desestimó recientemente una demanda que impugnaba la Ley de Protección de los Trabajadores Electorales de Nevada. El …

In 2022, the VoteSmartNV Voter Guide was accessed by Nevada voters nearly 17,000 times statewide, according to Silver State Voices. (Adobe Stock)

National Voter Education Week solicits calls to action from Nevadans

It is National Voter Education Week, and one Nevada organization wants to ensure every Nevadan can vote in the upcoming elections. A nonpartisan …

Latino voters remained solidly Democratic in their voting preferences in 2022, according to the Brookings Institution. (Adobe Stock)

NV organization calls for greater Latino engagement in politics

It's Hispanic Heritage Month, and one Nevada organization wants Latinos to realize the power they can have when they are more politically engaged…

Los votantes latinos se mantuvieron s�lidamente dem�cratas en sus preferencias de voto en 2022, seg�n Brookings Institution. (Adobe Stock)

Organización de NV pide mayor participación latina en la política

Es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, y una organización de Nevada quiere que los latinos se den cuenta del poder que pueden tener cuando están …

Some 80% of female Hispanic voters between ages 18 and 29 voted as Democrats in 2022. That number is 89% for African American women of the same age range. (Adobe Stock)

Experts: Young Voters Crucial for Upcoming Elections

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to embark soon on a month-long college tour that includes the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, according …

Alrededor del 80% de las votantes hispanos entre 18 y 29 a�os votaron como dem�cratas en 2022. Esa cifra es del 89% para las mujeres afroamericanas del mismo rango de edad. (Adobe)

Expertos: Jóvenes votantes cruciales para próximas elecciones

La Casa Blanca dice que la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris se embarcará pronto en una gira universitaria de un mes de duración que incluye el C…

In 2022, more than 275,000 people signed up to keep polling places across the country open and fully staffed, according to Power the Polls. (Adobe Stock)

Signing Up NV Poll Workers, 'Unsung Heroes' of Democracy

Tomorrow is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, and one group is inviting Nevadans to play that critical role in the election process. César …

Before the passage of AB 431, Silver State Voices said more than 90,000 Nevada adults were not allowed to vote in 2016. (Adobe Stock)

Voting Access Expanded for Nevadans Serving Time

Starting next year, a Nevada bill will require city and county jails to develop a streamlined process and procedures for inmates to register to vote …

For questions on redistricting, the City of Reno says to email Redistricting@Reno.Gov or call 775-334-4636. (Adobe Stock)

Reno Looks for Feedback as Redistricting Finalization Nears

The City of Reno is continuing its redistricting process and today is the last day for community members to submit their feedback on six draft maps…

Krings-Lien says about 150 participants have submitted their input for the murals thus far. (Adobe Stock)

NV Groups Receive Grant Funding to Better Their Communities

Four organizations in the state of Nevada received more than $28,000 from AARP to implement what the group calls "quick-action" projects that will mak…

DeSantis made an appearance at the annual Basque Fry event on Saturday in Gardnerville, hosted by former Nevada Senate candidate Adam Laxalt. (Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons)

NV, FL Progressive Leaders Wary After DeSantis' NV Visit

Florida Governor and Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis visited Nevada and spoke at a fundraising event in Adam LaxaltGardnerville over the …

DeSantis hizo una aparici�n en el evento anual Basque Fry el s�bado en Gardnerville, organizado por el ex candidato al Senado de Nevada Adam Laxalt. (Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons)

Líderes progresistas de NV y FL desconfían tras la visita de DeSantis a NV

Durante el fin de semana, el gobernador de Florida y aspirante republicano a la presidencia Ron DeSantis, visitó Nevada y habló en un …

Senate Bill 68 would raise real property taxes statewide by 20 cents per $500 of value to bolster supportive housing. (Adobe Stock)

NV Disability Community Feels Lawmakers Are 'Missing the Mark' on Housing

While some Nevada laws such as Senate Bill 68 aim to increase supportive housing for those with behavioral, mental and physical disabilities…

The Heritage Foundation lists two individuals charged with election fraud in Nevada in 2021, and only eight since 2011. (Adobe Stock)

NV Bill Proposes Stricter Identification Requirements to Vote

A Nevada lawmaker wants to require stricter identification to vote in the Silver State. Asm. Greg Hafen, R-Pahrump, has introduced Assembly Bill 88…

According to the 13th annual Conservation in the West poll, 95% of voters support investing in water infrastructure to reduce leaks and waste. (Adobe Stock)

Poll: Support for NV Conservation Efforts Remains Strong

Water shortages, climate change and protecting wildlife are just a few of the issues Nevadans made clear they are worried about in the annual …

Gov. Joe Lombardo was the only Republican in the nation to defeat a sitting Democratic governor in the 2022 midterm elections. (Adobe Stock)

NV Democrats: Governor Missed Mark on Key Issues in Speech

Some Nevada Democrats said the state's new Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo missed the mark on addressing key issues and putting forth solutions during …

Among the 2023 Progressive Summit guest speakers are Sen. Jacky Rosen, U.S. Reps. Dina Titus and Susie Lee, all Democrats, and Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, among others. (Zack Frank/Adobe Stock)

NV Group's Progressive Expectations for New Legislature

The Nevada Legislature starts Feb. 6, where lawmakers will determine the state's priorities for the next two years. Despite the governor's seat …

Entre los oradores invitados a la Cumbre Progresista 2023 se encuentran la Senadora Jacky Rosen, las Reps. Dina Titus y Susie Lee, todas dem�cratas, y el fiscal general de Nevada, Aaron D. Ford, entre otros. (Zack Frank/Adobe Stock)

Expectativas progresistas en NV para la nueva legislatura

El 6 de febrero comienza la legislatura de Nevada, en la que los legisladores determinarán las prioridades del estado para los próximos dos …

The 2020 Iowa caucuses were beset with tabulation problems, which set off a discussion on whether to shake up the Democratic primary process. (Scoutori/Adobestock)<br />

DNC Meets Today to Decide If NV Primary Will Go First in 2024

A decision could come today on Nevada's bid to become the first state in the nation to hold a Democratic primary in 2024. The Democratic National …

La designaci�n de candidatos de Iowa en 2020 se vi� opacado por problemas de tabulaci�n, lo que desencaden� un debate sobre la necesidad de agitar el proceso de las primarias dem�cratas. (Scoutori/Adobestock)

DNC se reúne hoy para decidir si las primarias de NV serán las primeras en 2024

Hoy podría llegar una decisión sobre la candidatura de Nevada para convertirse en el primer estado del país en celebrar unas primarias …

Issues on the ballot this year include the minimum wage, ranked-choice voting, and what's known as the

Ballot Measures Could Mean Big Changes for Nevada

This midterm election, the battle for control of the U.S. Senate has dominated headlines, but Nevada voters are also weighing in on three ballot …

Los temas en la boleta electoral de este a�o incluyen el salario m�nimo, el voto por rango y lo que se conoce como la

Medidas electorales podrían significar grandes cambios para Nevada

En estas elecciones de mitad de período, la batalla por el control del Senado de los Estados Unidos ha dominado los titulares, pero los votantes …

Volunteers from the group Election Protection coalition recently handed out food to voters in line at the Desert Breeze Community Center in Las Vegas; the group will be on hand today to answer questions at polling sites around the state. (Silver State Voices)

Last-Minute Tips to Make Voting Process Easier in NV

Clean-elections groups said the early-voting process has gone off without a hitch - and have a few tips to make sure things keep going smoothly…

Voluntarios del grupo Coalici�n de Protecci�n Electoral recientemente entregaron alimentos a los votantes en fila en el Centro Comunitario Desert Breeze en Las Vegas; el grupo estar� disponible hoy para responder preguntas en los sitios de votaci�n en todo el estado. (Silver State Voices)

Consejos de última hora para facilitar el proceso de votación en NV

Grupos por elecciones transparentes dicen que el proceso de votación anticipada se desarrolló sin problemas, y tienen algunos consejos para …

AFSCME President Lee Saunders rallies union workers in Las Vegas on Wednesday. (Emiliano Martinez/AFSCME)

Labor Leaders Work to Get Out the Vote in Nevada

Labor groups are fanning out across the state, knocking on doors ahead of the midterm election next Tuesday, asking voters to elect candidates who …

El Presidente de AFSCME, Lee Saunders, re�ne a trabajadores sindicalizados en Las Vegas el mi�rcoles. (Emiliano Mart�nez/AFSCME)

Líderes sindicales trabajan para garantizar el voto en Nevada

Grupos sindicales se están dispersando por todo el estado para tocar puertas antes de las elecciones de medio término del próximo marte…

A survey of rural Americans finds 77% think things will be worse, not better, for the next generation of Americans. (ecummings00/Adobestock)

Rural America Poll: Inflation Issue Dominates Midterms

By Tim Marema and Sarah Melotte for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for Nevada News Service for the Public News Service/Daily Yon…

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks on July 15, 2022, ahead of the House passage of the Women's Health Protection Act. If the bill could overcome the Senate filibuster, it would protect abortion rights nationwide. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)

NV Supporters of Abortion Rights Call for Filibuster Reform

By Malliga Och for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for Nevada News Service reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News Service …

Los grupos que rastrean la desinformaci�n dicen que los proveedores a veces respaldan sus afirmaciones haciendo referencia a falsos

Grupo pro-democracia de NV advierte sobre desinformación

Un grupo de vigilancia por la democracia de Nevada dice que las redes sociales, los blogs, los sitios web y las organizaciones de noticias …

Groups that track disinformation say purveyors sometimes back up their claims by referencing fake

NV Pro-Democracy Group Warns about Disinformation

A Nevada democracy watchdog group said social media, blogs, websites and hyperpartisan news organizations are all working overtime to spread …

Nevada offers same-day registration and voting during the early voting period and on election day.(MKos/Adobestock)<br />

New 2022 'VoteSmartNV' Website Launches

A new nonpartisan website full of 2022 General Election information specifically for Nevada is now live on the internet. VoteSmartNV.org lets people …

Nevada ofrece registro y votaci�n el mismo d�a durante el per�odo de votaci�n anticipada y el d�a de las elecciones. (MKos/Adobestock)

Lanzamiento del nuevo sitio web 'VoteSmartNV' 2022

Un nuevo sitio web no partidista lleno de información sobre las Elecciones Generales de 2022 específicamente para Nevada ya está dispon…

Susie Martinez of the Nevada AFL-CIO speaks at a news conference organized by the Cortez Masto campaign on Wednesday. (Tony Hernandez)

Cortez Masto, Laxalt Campaigns Trade Abortion Accusations

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and her Republican challenger, former state attorney general Adam Laxalt, are accusing each other of …

The state is verifying signatures submitted by Nevada Voters First to get the ranked-choice-voting/open primary proposal on the ballot. (Cesar Marquez)

Ranked-Choice Voting Advocates Celebrate State Supreme Court Ruling

A proposal to change the way Nevada votes is one step closer to getting on the November ballot after the State Supreme Court rejected a legal challeng…

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