Politics
RNC opens new front in election integrity battle over ‘never residents’ voting in 6 states(The Daily Signal) – After a victory in the battleground state of North Carolina, the Republican National Committee has pending litigation against six other states to stop U.S. citizens… Read More
Culture
From immersive experiences to 150th birthday celebrations, CO, UT, AZ, NV, CA shine bright(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.)… Read More
Public Education
Nevada districts begin school closures, mergers in response to falling enrollment, rising maintenance costsTwo Nevada districts – the rural Douglas County School District and urban Clark County School District – have begun closing schools this year to reduce costs as enrollment continues… Read More
Culture
Teen remains behind bars after 3 horses stabbed at national barrel racing eventA Las Vegas teenager was arrested May 30 after authorities say she stabbed three horses at the National Barrel Horse Association Super Show. “The individual involved has been… Read More
Homeschools
Nevada homeschool girls’ chess team wins third consecutive state titleA tiny but mighty homeschool team has made history in the Nevada State Girls Scholastic Chess Team Championship by winning its third consecutive title this May. “This historic championship is a celebration not only of another… Read More
Public Education
Nevada city approves first charter schoolHenderson, Nevada, will welcome its first city-approved charter school in 2026 after the city council unanimously voted to authorize it in a special meeting. “Quality education is a… Read More
Culture
Three killed in shooting at Reno casino; two critically injured(The Center Square) – Three people were killed and two were critically injured when an unidentified gunman randomly opened fire Monday morning at a crowd and motorist outside a… Read More
Government
Even Democrats in this battleground state back voter ID. But there’s a catch.(The Daily Signal) – Even Democrats in Nevada’s state Legislature—a key battleground state—now favor voter ID, but with a catch. The catch was the bill also expands ballot… Read More
Government
Nevada passes open enrollment, charter pay raises in education bill but no private school choicePublic school students can choose which public school they want to attend, and charter school teachers will receive raises, after Nevada passed a sweeping education… Read More
Government
Assisted suicide bill dies in NevadaA bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Nevada has died after the governor told lawmakers not to bother. The Nevada Assembly decided against advancing Assembly Bill 346, which would… Read More
Government
Nevada governor threatens education budget veto over school choiceGov. Joe Lombardo of Nevada is threatening to veto the state’s education budget unless the Legislature agrees to expand school choice. Lombardo, a Republican, has insisted the Democrat-controlled… Read More
Government
Nevada removes more than 162K names from voter registration rolls(The Center Square) – The Nevada Secretary of State’s Office announced Monday that it had removed 162,519 voters from its voter registrations. Furthermore, the state also deactivated… Read More
Government
Nevada bars transgender athletes from girls’ sports; Georgia could be nextTwo more states are taking action to prevent transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports. The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) announced Tuesday it… Read More
Culture
Pressured and praised: Nevada NCAA women’s volleyball team forfeits, joins boycott against transgender playerFemale collegiate volleyball players are turning the tides against transgender ideology by taking a stand for fairness and safety. In a statement released on Monday, University of Nevada,… Read More
Politics
Nevada election chief blocks inspection of suspect voter names in swing state(The Daily Signal) – Nevada’s top election official told local election directors not to investigate the names of thousands of people who left the state but remain on its … Read More
Public Education
America’s 5th largest school district announces budget deficit after union dealA Nevada school district is facing a budget crisis related to low enrollment and exorbitant teacher raises. The Clark County School District (CCSD) – the fifth largest district… Read More
Public Education
Nevada approves new charter school using curriculum from conservative Christian collegeA new Nevada charter school, set to begin operating for the 2025-26 academic year, is planning to use curriculum developed by Hillsdale College, a Christian… Read More
Culture
Report: Nevada years away from COVID recovery in economy, education(The Center Square) – A newly released report from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (NV DHHS) said it may take a long time to recover from… Read More
Courts
4 Vegas teens charged as adults in beating death of fellow student over ‘vaping’ products, headphonesFour Las Vegas high school students are being charged as adults in the beating death of a fellow student, a crime apparently triggered by a dispute over vaping paraphernalia… Read More
Public Education
Nevada school board cuts off mother reading from pornographic book, despite its presence on school shelvesA mother’s microphone was cut off in a Clark County school board meeting after she read from a sexually explicit book reportedly found in the Las Vegas-area district’s schools. Read More