Ain’t this a turn of events? The Nevada Gaming Control Board has seen fit to publish the latest tally on the northern end of the state’s grand enterprise of chance, and lo and behold, the figures ain’t exactly cause for celebration—unless, of course, you happen to be the sort who takes delight in watching the…

It’s not every day that Northern Nevada gets mistaken for a Hollywood backlot, but here we are—snowflakes fallin’ like stage props while a pack of film folks set up shop in Carson City and Washoe Valley. The movie, a Warner Brothers-backed picture, has been described as a “Yellowstone”-esque tale and the age-old question–Are we destined…

If you ever wanted a lesson on how to rub your head and pat your belly—while standing on one foot and whistling Dixie—then, by all means, stroll through the Nevada Legislature this session. It seems our esteemed lawmakers have found themselves in the peculiar predicament of lamenting potential Medicaid cuts with one hand while gleefully…

The girl was seven. It was her birthday. Her mother took her to the park. Then to the store. She let the girl pick out a toy. The mother was a woman of faith. She had a prayer closet. She knelt there in the morning. She knelt there in the evening. It was her place…

Governor Joe Lombardo has taken a moment from the rigors of governance to enlighten law enforcement on immigration enforcement. “My advice to Nevada sheriffs and chiefs is, those sheriffs are autonomous, they’re elected officials, but I would recommend they use a similar policy as Las Vegas Metro,” declared Lombardo, exhibiting a deference to independence while…

And a Helping Hand for the Blind Senate Republican Whip Lisa Krasner, armed with the conviction of a missionary and the determination of a Missouri mule, has set forth a pair of education bills that aim to patch up some of the holes in Nevada’s schoolhouse roof. The first, Senate Bill 272, takes dead aim…

Eighteen months ago, Alex Meruelo took the stage at his Grand Sierra Resort, flanked by cheerleaders, mascots, and a mayor ready to bask in the glow of grand promises. He spoke of a billion-dollar expansion, a $400 million arena, and the University of Nevada, Reno’s men’s basketball team, a new home—free of charge, no burden…

The Nevada Legislature, never one to let a sleeping homeowner lie, is presently toying with a scheme so bold, so ingenious in its audacity, that one must pause to admire the nerve. Assembly Joint Resolution 1 (AJR1), proposed by Assemblywoman Natha Anderson, seeks to reconfigure property taxes with all the gentle subtlety of a pickpocket…

Provided You Can Get There It’s a grand and noble thing to talk about school choice, just as it is a grand and noble thing to talk about freedom, justice, and the pursuit of happiness—provided none of these things require a ride to get there. Governor Joe Lombardo stood before the people of Nevada and,…

Reno Ruffles Feathers at Musk On Saturday, a small but spirited congregation of agitated citizens descended upon South Virginia Street near the Tesla dealership, hoisting signs and hollering grievances against one Mr. Elon Musk—a man who, if he harbored a dime for every controversy he stirred, could purchase the very moon itself and rent it…