In his first State of the State address, Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo laid out plans for aggressively saving for a potential economic downturn, cutting gas and payroll taxes, boosting public school spending and expanding a much-fought-over school choice program. During his inaugural State of the State speech, Lombardo announced details of his proposed two-year $11… [Read More]
2023 Nevada Legislative Session: Share your questions with KUNR
What do you want to know about the Nevada Legislative Session that starts February 6? Do you have questions for lawmakers? Are you curious about the process? Do you have a story idea we should look into? KUNR’s Democracy Reporter Lucia Starbuck is seeking community input to inform her political coverage. Find the link to… [Read More]
Reno City Councilmember Miguel Martinez on public safety, housing and small businesses
Councilmember Miguel Martinez was appointed in October 2022. He serves Ward 3, which covers most of east Reno, extending from North McCarran Boulevard to South Reno. KUNR’s Maria Palma spoke with him about his goals for the coming year. Maria Palma: Welcome, Councilmember Miguel Martinez. Thank you for being here. Miguel Martinez: Of course. Thank… [Read More]
Cortez Masto declares victory in Nevada Senate race
10:55 a.m. on Nov. 13: In Las Vegas speech, Cortez Masto declares victory in Senate race Flanked by the heads of more than a dozen major unions and organizing groups, Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto declared victory in a Las Vegas speech early Sunday, a coda to media calls of the race in her favor over Republican… [Read More]
Top Nevada races too early to call as thousands of mail ballots remain to be counted
Nevada’s top races remain too early to call with tens of thousands of ballots left to count, but the latest results in the state’s 2022 midterm elections saw Republicans Adam Laxalt and Joe Lombardo slightly ahead of their Democratic opponents in tight senate and gubernatorial races. As of early Wednesday, Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak trailed… [Read More]
Three incumbent WCSD trustees face off against conservative challengers
The balance of power on the Washoe County School District’s Board of Trustees could shift after the Nov. 8 election. Three moderate incumbents are being challenged by more conservative candidates who are critical of the district’s COVID-era learning restrictions and the way it teaches social studies and social-emotional skills. In an interview with KUNR, District… [Read More]
Breaking down Nevada Question 3
Nevada has closed primary elections, which means people can only vote for candidates with the same political affiliation as their registration. Ballot Question 3 proposes to allow voters to cast their ballots for high-profile races regardless of party during the primary and add rank-choice voting for general elections. What is currently in place in Nevada?… [Read More]
Nevada treasurer seeks to address generational poverty with baby bonds
Nevada’s treasurer wants to address wealth disparities by creating savings accounts for every child born on Medicaid — a program called baby bonds, where money is deposited at the time of birth and grows with interest until the child is 18 years old. Zach Conine, the Democratic treasurer who is running for re-election against Republican… [Read More]
Nevada establishes overdose task force amid spike in fentanyl overdoses
Amid an increase in fatal and non-fatal overdoses — including many caused by fentanyl misuse — Gov. Steve Sisolak and state health officials are creating a statewide task force focused on reducing and responding to the issue. The Joint Advisory Task Force will determine how to reduce the risk of overdose, prepare the state and local jurisdictions… [Read More]
Statewide test scores show growth across districts, demographic groups
The Nevada Department of Education has released standardized test scores from last year. Third through eighth grade students have shown modest improvements in their English and math skills. The proficiency rate in English is 43.7 percent, an increase of 2.3 percentage points from the previous year. In math, 30 percent of students are proficient, an… [Read More]
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