Political news headlines from Nevada

2019[edit]

No news has been posted yet for this year.

2018[edit]

No news was posted for this year.

2017[edit]

No news has been posted yet for this year

2016[edit]

• The Federal Vacancy Count 5/25/2016 May 25, 2016
• The Federal Vacancy Count 2/24/2016 Feb 24, 2016

2015[edit]

• State Legislative Tracker: Nevada Legislature adjourns after special session over tax incentives for Faraday Future Dec 21, 2015
• Ballot Law Update: Courts declare larger scope for initiative and recall Jul 30, 2015
• Ballot Law Update Mid-Year Report: 19 laws approved in 15 states Jun 26, 2015
• State Legislative Tracker: Oklahoma senator under investigation for embezzlement Jun 08, 2015
• Ballot Law Update: New restrictions on the initiative process move forward in four states May 28, 2015
• The Tuesday Count: First marijuana measure certified for a 2016 statewide ballot Mar 17, 2015
• State Legislative Tracker: Controversial legislation continues to flow Feb 23, 2015
• The Tuesday Count: Mississippi voters to see dueling measures for the first time Jan 20, 2015

2014[edit]

• The Tuesday Count: Familiar activists working on 2015, 2016 measures Dec 09, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Arkansas 2016 ballot beginning to take shape Dec 02, 2014
• State Legislative Tracker: Maine recount leads to investigation Dec 01, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Hot-button issues resurfacing on future ballots Nov 18, 2014
• Nevada judicial elections summary, 2014 Nov 18, 2014
• State Legislative Tracker: Nevada joins list of Republican trifectas Nov 17, 2014
• State Legislative Tracker: South Carolina Speaker indicted Sep 15, 2014
• JP Election Brief: Kidnapping, runoffs and voter ID Jul 10, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Minimum wage, equal rights measures certified for November ballots Jun 24, 2014
• 2014 elections review: Recapping state legislative primaries in four states Jun 11, 2014
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/11/2014 Jun 11, 2014
• "None of these candidates" wins its first election in 38 years: Nevada state executive primary review Jun 11, 2014
• Battleground Friday: Nevada's 3rd Congressional District Apr 25, 2014
• JP Election Brief: Candidate controversies Apr 17, 2014
• Legislative Lowdown: Identifying competitive Nevada elections in 2014 Apr 09, 2014
• Nevada filing deadline report: 6 state executive positions up for election Mar 18, 2014
• JP Election Brief: Wisconsin primary concludes as the rest of the nation is just heating up Feb 20, 2014
• JP Election Brief: The Election Brief is back! Feb 13, 2014
• The Tuesday Count: Maine bear hunting measure could spark multimillion dollar battle Feb 05, 2014
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 1/22/2014 Jan 22, 2014

2013[edit]

• Courtroom Weekly: Bottle service, murder and television Nov 29, 2013
• Courtroom Weekly: Money, Medicaid and juvenile laws Nov 07, 2013
• State Legislative Tracker: Nevada representative passes away Oct 14, 2013
• State Legislative Tracker: Florida house gets new Minority Leader Sep 30, 2013
• Nevada teachers' union unable to get big name support for business tax ballot measure Aug 30, 2013
• Nevada leaders still discussing Tennessee nuclear waste agreement Aug 14, 2013
• Reid and Senate move closer to deal on Obama nominees Jul 16, 2013
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/10/2013 Jul 10, 2013
• State Legislative Tracker: California legislative turnover continues Jul 08, 2013
• Harry Reid plans immigration reform event Jun 27, 2013
• Governor of Nevada authorizes spending bills Jun 14, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: 2014 certifications, marijuana and pension reform May 28, 2013
• Nevada film tax credit legislation drew celebrity endorsement May 13, 2013
• Nevada state senator comes out during floor speech May 01, 2013
• Nine candidates apply for open Assembly vacancy Apr 14, 2013
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 3/20/2013 Mar 20, 2013
• The Tuesday Count: Nevada Margins Tax Initiative automatically passed to 2014 ballot Mar 19, 2013
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 3/13/2013 Mar 13, 2013
• Local ballot measures are on the rise, new report shows information scarcity Mar 08, 2013
• Nevada congressional delegation working on bipartisan public lands bill Feb 28, 2013
• Brothel lobbyist faces opposition in Nevada legislature Feb 15, 2013
• Low enforcement of gun-related mental health laws; a major issue for Nevada lawmaker Jan 30, 2013
• $6 million contract awarded to market Nevada health insurance exchange Jan 12, 2013

2012[edit]

• Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 12/19/2012 Dec 19, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Nevada Congressional Seats Dec 05, 2012
• Nevada Assemblywoman Mastroluca resigns Nov 30, 2012
• Nevada judicial election recap, 2012 Nov 29, 2012
• JP Election Brief: Highlights of the 2012 judicial elections Nov 15, 2012
• 2012 Ballot Measure Election Results: Nevada Nov 07, 2012
• JP Election Brief: 2012 State Supreme Court Results Nov 07, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Nevada State Legislature Nov 02, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Nevada Congressional Seats Nov 02, 2012
• Ballotpedia's 2012 Regional Ballot Measure Breakdown Series: Southwest region Oct 24, 2012
• 2012 State Supreme Court Elections Oct 19, 2012
• JP Election Brief: The Supreme Court Special Oct 18, 2012
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/26/2012 Sep 27, 2012
• Nevada Increases Social Services Voter Outreach Sep 17, 2012
• JP Election Brief: Election preview for all thirty-six states Sep 06, 2012
• Nevada committee adopts new university funding formula Sep 01, 2012
• JP Election Brief: High court races setting the tone Aug 23, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: More ballot removals than certifications lead to total decrease Aug 14, 2012
• Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection accepting applications to succeed retiring Washoe District Judge Steven Kosach Aug 14, 2012
• 2012 competitiveness in Nevada state legislative elections Aug 10, 2012
• Nevada gamblers could start playing online poker soon Jul 31, 2012
• Ninth Circuit postpones 2013 judicial conference over cost concerns, 2012 in Maui still scheduled Jul 19, 2012
• Nevada lawmaker proposes repeal of helmet law Jul 15, 2012
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/11/2012 Jul 11, 2012
• Nevada lawmaker resurrects Arizona-style immigration law Jul 01, 2012
• Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval appoints two to Eighth Judicial District Court Jun 27, 2012
• Nevada congressional candidates turn to general election contests Jun 14, 2012
• JP Election Brief: Primary results and voting lawsuits Jun 14, 2012
• 2012 elections review: Smooth sailing for incumbents in Nevada primaries Jun 13, 2012
• Making sense of the June 12, 2012 elections Jun 12, 2012
• 2012 elections preview: Nevada voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries Jun 11, 2012
• Nevada Supreme Court will decide killer dog's fate Jun 01, 2012
• Nevada survey indicates appetite for more transparency May 31, 2012
• Ninth Circuit annual judicial conference in Hawaii draws questions from U.S. Senators over cost May 22, 2012
• Justice Michael Cherry becomes Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice May 15, 2012
• Nevada approves driver-less car May 15, 2012
• Jacqueline Nguyen confirmed to Ninth Circuit May 08, 2012
• Nevada subcommittee suggests elimination of sports commission May 01, 2012
• Temporary bankruptcy judgeships extended Apr 22, 2012
• JP Election Brief: Changing the rules in Florida and Nevada (and more!) Apr 19, 2012
• Gay rights advocacy group sues Nevada Apr 14, 2012
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 4/4/2012 Apr 04, 2012
• Nevada judge David Huff dies Mar 30, 2012
• Forces are joined in Nevada "personhood" effort Mar 29, 2012
• Judge rules that mining tax cap initiative can proceed Mar 15, 2012
• The Tuesday Count: Four measures added in one state alone Mar 06, 2012
• Lawsuit filed concerning Nevada mining tax cap measure Feb 29, 2012
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 2/22/2012 Feb 22, 2012
• Nevada judge issues injunction over new prison menu for kosher inmates Feb 16, 2012
• Eight states launch pilot program to tackle voter registration errors Feb 14, 2012
• Incumbent Nevada Supreme Court judges face no opposition in coming election Feb 01, 2012
• Nevada mining tax cap proposal overview Feb 01, 2012
• Nevada judge lets contested North Las Vegas election stand Jan 15, 2012
• Nevada "personhood" measure gets struck - twice Jan 13, 2012
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 1/11/2012 Jan 11, 2012

2011[edit]

• The Tuesday Count: A rush of developments occur in 2011's last breaths Dec 27, 2011
• Nevada District judge Robert Perry passed away Dec 22, 2011
• Ruling on abortion initiative in Nevada near Dec 16, 2011
• Nevada Supreme Court closing in on its 60,000th case Dec 16, 2011
• Nevada Secretary of State opposes redistricting addendum Dec 01, 2011
• UPDATE: Finalists submitted to Governor for vacancies in Elko Dec 01, 2011
• A summary of the Nevada sports arena initiative Nov 30, 2011
• Attorneys suspened by Nevada Supreme Court Nov 16, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: 2011 ballot measure results give a segue to 2012 Nov 15, 2011
• Nevada judge approves Congressional and state legislative maps Oct 31, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Another week, another special session leads to a completed map Oct 21, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Both parties express disdain with maps Oct 14, 2011
• Supreme Weekly: Cases across the country Oct 06, 2011
• Nevada judge wants redistricting plan by November Sep 30, 2011
• Breakdown: A timeline of the Nevada sports arena measure Sep 15, 2011
• Finalists named for Eighth Judicial District Sep 08, 2011
• At least six measures proposed for 2014 ballot in Nevada Aug 31, 2011
• Judge rejects group's attempt to halt bear hunt Aug 29, 2011
• Immigration initiative among measures unable to make 2012 Nevada ballot Aug 15, 2011
• Supreme Weekly: Appointments, media rules and court closures Aug 04, 2011
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 8/3/2011 Aug 03, 2011
• Nevada Supreme Court hearings about arena initiative may go into overtime Jul 27, 2011
• Are Nevada's judges paid more Jul 18, 2011
• North Las Vegas judge retires after 44 years of service Jul 15, 2011
• Breakdown: Ballotpedia dissects lawsuits challenging 2011 and 2012 ballot measures Jul 14, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: DOJ approves maps in Louisiana, Virginia Jun 24, 2011
• Ballot Law Update: Battles continue over TABOR and traffic cams Jun 22, 2011
• Supreme Weekly: Budgets and pensions hit the courts Jun 16, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Christmas on June 10 for Californians: Draft maps arrive Jun 10, 2011
• Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/8/2011 Jun 08, 2011
• Tax initiatives on the horizon in Nevada, says forming coalition Jun 03, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Illinois maps reach governor's desk Jun 03, 2011
• Supreme Weekly: Vacancies and cases Jun 02, 2011
• Another day, another veto in Nevada Jun 01, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: Texas thrusts 2011's ballot in to the double digits May 31, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Texas session will end without Congressional map May 27, 2011
• Heavyweight ballot battle official as NV Legislature approves measure May 25, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: 2012 pushes forward, while activity continues to brew for 2011 May 24, 2011
• Two Nevada measures on collision course as one advances May 24, 2011
• Nevada Republicans score an early victory in special election May 24, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Partisan breakdown of committees reveals clues about map-drawing process May 20, 2011
• Game not over: Opponents of Nevada sports arena file appeal with state high court May 18, 2011
• Supreme Court declines O.J. appeal May 18, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Lawsuits pile up as states continue to dive into new maps May 13, 2011
• Nevada Sports Arena initiative survives lawsuit challenge, state supreme court may be next May 10, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: April pushes out three more measures in its last days May 03, 2011
• Supreme Court to hear "legislative cannibalism" case May 03, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: New maps sent to McDonnell in Virginia while controversy continues in Colorado Apr 28, 2011
• Ballot Law Update: Court decisions shape initiative and referendum Apr 25, 2011
• Fourth time's the charm Apr 20, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: measures certified, approved and repealed Apr 19, 2011
• Response proposal to Nevada arena initiative advances to Senate Apr 15, 2011
• Eleven apply for Fifth District vacancy Apr 07, 2011
• Nevada sports arena measure may go one-on-one with another ballot proposal Mar 30, 2011
• Judicial candidate endorsed by all law enforcement associations in Las Vegas Mar 29, 2011
• The Tuesday Count: sports arena question scores a spot on the 2012 ballot Mar 22, 2011
• Bills making initiative process harder to be heard by Nevada Senate committee Mar 21, 2011
• Nevada sports arena initiative cleared for ballot following rejection by lawmakers Mar 18, 2011
• Failed 2010 gubernatorial candidate may face campaign finance charges Mar 16, 2011
• Judges Favor Restrictions Being Lifted Mar 15, 2011
• Appeal of death row inmate denied Feb 27, 2011
• Redistricting Roundup: Some states explore altering total number of legislators Feb 25, 2011
• Nevada judge declines to block sports arena initiative Feb 04, 2011
• Governors in the news: Republican executives are pursuing similar plans across the land Feb 02, 2011
• Leslie M. Williams appointed as permanent member of the Commission on Judicial Selection Feb 01, 2011
• Longtime District Judge John P. Davis dies Jan 28, 2011
• Nevada judge allows lawsuit against a ballot question to move forward Jan 25, 2011
• Magistrate Leavitt to leave the federal court Jan 20, 2011
• Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count plateaus at 4 certified measures Jan 18, 2011
• Governors in the news: coast to coast, it's been a rough week for state executives Jan 16, 2011
• Tao named to 8th District Court in Nevada Jan 08, 2011
• Long-time Nevada Senator announces abrupt resignation Jan 05, 2011
• New Year brings gubernatorial inaugurations Jan 03, 2011
• Michael Douglas new Chief Justice in Nevada Jan 01, 2011

2010[edit]

• States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
• U.S. Census Bureau announces official figures for 2011 reapportionment Dec 21, 2010
• Nevada arena initiative's signature gathering questioned in lawsuit Dec 20, 2010
• Judge Van Landschoot to leave North Las Vegas Municipal Court Dec 17, 2010
• Magistrate Judge McQuaid to retire from federal court in Nevada Dec 17, 2010
• Nevada sports arena initiative moves forward Dec 08, 2010
• Federal Appeals Court upholds Nevada's initiative process Dec 03, 2010
• McGinness proposes public retirement reforms Nov 19, 2010
• Nevada sports arena supporters file signatures Nov 09, 2010
• Republicans break Nevada Democratic supermajorities Nov 05, 2010
• Automated call controversy hits Nevada Question 1 Oct 29, 2010
• Republican Party projected to pick up 6 state Attorney General seats on November 2 Oct 24, 2010
• Judge Oesterle to retire at the end of the year Oct 23, 2010
• Reno Municipal Court judge dies in car crash Oct 21, 2010
• Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Southwest ballot measures Oct 07, 2010
• Competitiveness in national elections does not trickle down to state level Oct 05, 2010
• Only 19 state senate challengers topple incumbents in 2010 Sep 29, 2010
• New polling data predicts Republicans to gain 623 state legislative seats in election Sep 29, 2010
• O'Connor supports Nevada judges amendment Sep 22, 2010
• Nevada's 2010 ballot - all about judicial reform, eminent domain and taxes Sep 15, 2010
• Judge Kolkoski announces retirement Sep 15, 2010
• In Nevada House of Representatives, more Democrats than Republicans feel impact of term limits Aug 18, 2010
• In Nevada State Senate, more Democrats than Republicans feel impact of term limits Aug 18, 2010
• Nevada assembly incumbents dominate ballot Aug 12, 2010
• Nevada senate incumbents face challengers on ballot Aug 12, 2010
• Democratic majorities in state senates at greater risk than Republican majorities, analyst says Jul 16, 2010
• State budget advisory question heads to some Nevada county ballots Jul 07, 2010
• Federal judge upholds Nevada distribution requirement, strikes down circulator's oath Jul 01, 2010
• Groups file lawsuit against a Nevada immigration initiative Jun 22, 2010
• No citizen initiatives qualify for the Nevada 2010 ballot (updated) Jun 15, 2010
• Three Nevada initiatives drop 2010 ballot efforts Jun 11, 2010
• Unofficial primary election results: Nevada Jun 09, 2010
• Nevada petition drive deadline only a week away Jun 07, 2010
• Nevada governor petitions to make union negotiations public May 28, 2010
• Three lawyers seek Justice of the Peace position May 27, 2010
• Candidates seek District Court positions in primary election May 27, 2010
• Former Nevada Supreme Court justice dies May 15, 2010
• Four ballot questions scheduled to appear on Nevada 2010 ballot May 10, 2010
• Navarro confirmed to Nevada federal judgeship May 08, 2010
• Nevada mining tax measure to be heard by Supreme Court this summer Apr 01, 2010
• Howard seeks second term on Reno Municipal Court Mar 02, 2010
• Nevada Supreme Court to rule on personhood amendment case Feb 26, 2010
• Nevada personhood amendment may be headed back to court Feb 18, 2010
• Van Winkle seeks second term on Reno Municipal Court Feb 10, 2010
• Wilson seeks election to Sparks Justice Court Jan 29, 2010
• No challengers for Nevada Supreme Court election Jan 18, 2010
• Higgins seeks re-election to Sparks Justice Court Jan 15, 2010
• Nevada judge rules against personhood initiative petition circulation Jan 12, 2010
• Iowa 2010 news Jan 11, 2010
• Two Nevada Supreme Court justices running for re-election Jan 06, 2010
• Security Officer, gunman killed in shooting in Las Vegas federal courthouse Jan 05, 2010

2009[edit]

• Nevada marijuana supporters aim for legalization in 2012 Dec 10, 2009
• Secret Ballot initiative filed in Nevada Nov 19, 2009
• Nevada personhood amendment faces legal challenge Nov 13, 2009
• Federal judge Melvin Brunetti dies at age 75 Nov 03, 2009
• Nevada voting law stirs controversy Oct 18, 2009
• Nevadans seek injunction on state's petition rules Oct 14, 2009
• Nevada bill on judicial discipline passed Oct 08, 2009
• Nevada Assembly passes Bill 496 Oct 08, 2009
• Former district judge Brian Sandoval announces run for Governor Sep 17, 2009
• Nevada Supreme Court reviews judge's legitimacy Aug 27, 2009
• Change to method of judicial selection sought in Nevada Jul 15, 2009
• Nevada 2010 ballot includes amendment to appoint judges Jul 08, 2009
• Nevada legislature enacts new distribution requirements Jun 02, 2009
• Nevada Supreme Court rules against Culinary Union May 29, 2009
• Nevada Supremes nix city hall vote Apr 09, 2009

See also[edit]

• The Ballotpedia News Update
• News archive by state

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