In the final hours of Nevada’s special session, Democrats passed a constitutional amendment to enshrine universal mail-in balloting. It requires another #NVLEG passage in 2027 and voter approval in 2028 to take effect. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Watson v. RNC, which could strike down Nevada’s rule allowing ballots to be collected up to four days after Election Day. Read more → https://nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/nevadas-post-election-ballot-counting
From civil rights and religion to wildlife and welfare: How nonprofit pressure groups shape Nevada’s legislative politics. Read more → https://nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/nevada-advocacy-groups #nvleg
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From Welfare to Wildlife: Groups Shaping Nevada’s Future — Nevada Political Journal

Nevada’s public interest and pressure groups, dedicated to causes like public welfare, environmental protection, and animal rights, play a key role in shaping state legislation through strategic advocacy and significant funding. These tax-exempt groups invest millions in lobbying and ballot measures

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Political People on the Move: Assemblymember Elaine Marzola of Assembly District 21 has been selected by the Nevada Assembly to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Legislature. #nvleg
Nevada Dems fracture in special session over billion-dollar film tax credits: Labor & leadership back 19K jobs + $4.5B investment for Warner/Sony studio; educators, enviros, progressives blast it as corporate giveaway gutting schools & services. National party split in microcosm. Read more → https://nevadapoliticaljournal.com/stories/unions-clash
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Nevada’s 2025 Special Session: Reviving Key Bills, Dodging Medicaid Cuts, and Shaking Up 2026 Campaigns — Nevada Political Journal

Nevada lawmakers are eyeing a 2025 special session to revive bills stalled in the 83rd regular session. This overview explores the session’s likelihood, calling process, historical context, and fundraising blackout rules impacting 2026 campaigns.

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Nevada's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding shortfall, due to stricter eligibility and reduced federal aid, may impact 131,000 households. Democratic Leader Cannizzaro is calling for a special session to secure state funding. #NVLEG
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New Federal Rules Threaten Nevada’s SNAP Households — Nevada Political Journal

Nevada faces a SNAP shortfall due to program changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill, which aims to curb fraud but slashes federal funding and tightens eligibility, threatening benefits for many of the 131,000 enrolled households starting October 2026. Democrats, led by Senate Majority Leader Nicole C

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Over the summer, ten noteworthy laws from Nevada’s 83rd legislative session took effect, impacting areas like public safety, education, and transportation. #NVLEG. More @ -->
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10 noteworthy laws from Nevada’s 83rd legislative session — Nevada Political Journal

Over the summer, ten noteworthy laws from Nevada’s 83rd legislative session took effect, impacting areas like public safety, education, transportation, and more. Here’s an overview.

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Three key legislators, including the Speaker and floor leader, will not seek re-election in 2026. Some attribute their decision, in part, to the financial strain of low #nvleg compensation. Here's a closer look at Nevada's legislative pay and session time compared to other states. More @ -->
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Low Salaries Shape Nevada’s Citizen-Legislature Dynamics — Nevada Political Journal

Three Nevada legislators will not seek re-election, likely due to the state’s $14,340 annual pay, among the lowest nationally. The part-time legislature, meeting biennially for 120 days, faces rushed decisions and limited diversity, as low pay attracts wealthier or retired candidates. Pay raise prop

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Nevada lawmakers are eyeing a 2025 special session to revive bills stalled in the 83rd regular session. This overview explores the session’s likelihood, calling process, historical context, and fundraising blackout rules impacting 2026 campaigns. #NVLEG More @ -->
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Nevada’s 2025 Special Session: Reviving Key Bills, Dodging Medicaid Cuts, and Shaking Up 2026 Campaigns — Nevada Political Journal

Nevada lawmakers are eyeing a 2025 special session to revive bills stalled in the 83rd regular session. This overview explores the session’s likelihood, calling process, historical context, and fundraising blackout rules impacting 2026 campaigns.

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Yes on SB94 & AB81 in Nevada! Tell your #NVLeg state legislators today! #DitchDST #SaveStandardTime