Nevada political news

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]

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