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SPCSA approves Matter Academy cap increases and Pinecrest Springs relocation and cap expansion The board granted Matter Academy increased enrollment caps at two campuses and approved Pinecrest Academy’s relocation of its Springs campus to a permanent site with a higher cap, subject to SPCSA preopening conditions and transportation plans.

Big changes are coming for Matter Academy and Pinecrest Academy as both schools see enrollment cap increases and facility relocations to better serve their growing communities!

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SPCSA adopts 2024–25 performance results, issues and lifts notices as staff recommended The State Public Charter School Authority adopted staff recommendations on 2024–25 academic performance results and took targeted actions — removing notices for several improving campuses, elevating or continuing notices for persistently low-performing schools, and placing some campuses on the intervention ladder as required by state law.

Nevada's public charter schools are seeing significant changes as the SPCSA lifts notices for top performers while holding underachievers accountable—what's the impact on your child's school?

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Senate introduces SB6, the Windsor Park Environmental Justice Act, and refers it to Public Safety and Security Committee Senate Bill 6, revised as the Windsor Park Environmental Justice Act, was introduced by the Senate Committee on Jobs and Economy and referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Security by motion of Senator Dina Cannizzaro; no debate was recorded on the floor.

The Windsor Park Environmental Justice Act, freshly introduced in the Senate, is set to make waves as it heads to the Committee on Public Safety and Security for consideration.

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Senate committee recommends SB 1 to clarify rental-car insurer verification after industry warns of liability and cost impacts Sponsors and industry representatives characterized SB 1 as a one-word cleanup to return an optional insurance-verification process for short-term lessors; Enterprise representatives warned the statute as currently read could create a statutory verification obligation that the industry cannot practically meet and could raise rental costs.

Senate Bill 1 could protect Nevada's renters from skyrocketing car rental costs by clarifying the optional insurance-verification process that industry leaders warn is currently misunderstood.

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Senate committee hears emotional testimony on SB6 to finish Windsor Park relocation and memorial park Sen. Dina Neal told the Senate Public Safety and Security Committee that SB6 would correct implementation gaps from earlier legislation to relocate Windsor Park residents, fund construction of replacement homes and create a memorial park; residents and advocacy groups urged passage while State Lands flagged vague park‑ownership language.

Windsor Park residents are fighting for justice as lawmakers debate a critical bill to finally address decades of subsidence and make way for new homes and a memorial park.

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Nevada Senate adopts Amendment 9 and passes Senate Bill 4, 15–5, sending measure to Assembly The Nevada Senate adopted Amendment 9 to Senate Bill No. 4, which adds a $68.5 million general fund appropriation for a new UNLV Lee Business School building and changes several funding allocations, declared the bill an emergency measure, and passed the measure 15–5 to be sent to the Assembly.

The Nevada Senate has passed Senate Bill 4, declaring an emergency and allocating $68.5 million for a new UNLV business school building amidst heated debates over funding and broker payments.

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Senate committee backs SB 2 to correct NRS codification after Nevada Supreme Court ruling Legislative counsel told the Senate Public Safety Committee that SB 2 makes three housekeeping fixes to the Nevada Revised Statutes, including correcting language after a Nevada Supreme Court decision so the codification stays organized by topic; the committee voted unanimously to recommend a 'do pass'.

The Nevada Senate is swiftly backing Senate Bill 2, a crucial fix that preserves the organized structure of state laws after a key Supreme Court ruling.

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Senate Finance Committee adopts conceptual amendment to SB4 shifting UNR Life Sciences funding to general fund and adding university deans to education panel The Senate Finance Committee approved a conceptual amendment to Senate Bill 4 that removes section 2, raises Clark County’s allocation to $8.1 million (bringing a section 6 total to $15,615,919), converts $68.5 million for the UNR Life Sciences building from GO bonds to a general fund appropriation, and adds three university deans to the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education; the motion passed by voice vote with at least two recorded no votes and no public comment.

The Nevada Senate Finance Committee just passed a pivotal amendment that reshapes funding for higher education and boosts Clark County's budget—what does this mean for the future of Nevada's universities?

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Senate adopts expedited rules, increases majority leader's prefiling authority and refers five bills to committees The Senate adopted a rules package that raises the number of measures the majority leader may request from 5 to 10 and allows prefiling; Senators introduced five bills (SB1–SB5) and referred each to a standing committee.

Nevada's Senate has just approved a groundbreaking rules package that doubles the majority leader's prefiling power and streamlines the legislative process—what does this mean for the state's future?

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Nevada Senate convenes special session after governor cites cyberattack and federal shutdown Gov. Joe Lombardo called a Nov. 12, 2025, special session citing a major cyberattack and the federal government shutdown; the Senate organized, adopted expedited procedures and directed committees to begin work.

In response to a major cyberattack and a federal shutdown, Nevada's Senate swiftly convened to draft new laws aimed at bolstering public safety and resilience for future crises.

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SB4 includes a string of smaller appropriations: education commission, indigent defense, SNAP, navigators and CIO pay SB4 carries a range of smaller appropriations: education commission travel and program funding; $3M for indigent defense; $19M for SNAP administrative cost shifts plus technology funding; $2M for community navigators; second-year funding for two business-industry positions; and an adjustment to the CIO salary.

Senate Bill 4 is set to reshape Nevada's landscape with $25 million in critical funding for education, social services, and indigent defense—are we ready for the changes ahead?

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Board approves new curricular‑resources regulation and repeal of outdated curriculum guides The board gave notice of intent to adopt Regulation 61.22.2 (curricular resources) and approved repeal of Regulation 61.24.1, consolidating curriculum guidance into a new district Canvas‑hosted curriculum hub. Trustees confirmed the change does not affect IEP services.

The Board of School Trustees has taken a bold step towards modernizing education by approving a new centralized curriculum hub that promises to streamline resources and support for teachers while maintaining essential services for students with IEPs.

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UNR seeks $68.5M in state bonds for Life Sciences building; donor gift contingent on state approval University of Nevada, Reno requested $68.5 million in state bonding authority to build an 84,000-square-foot Life Sciences building that university leaders say is essential to expand teaching and research capacity.

UNR is seeking $68.5 million in state bonds for a groundbreaking Life Sciences building that promises to transform education for over 4,000 students annually.

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Board accepts notice of intent to issue $200M in general obligation bonds, may seek $120M refunding Trustees voted 6–0 to accept a notice of intent to issue $200 million in general obligation building bonds with a tentative $120 million refunding anticipated in spring, aligning with a bond plan the board previously approved; staff said refunding could reduce debt service if market conditions permit.

The Clark County School District is moving forward with a bold plan to issue $200 million in bonds, potentially unlocking an additional $120 million in savings if market conditions are right!

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Committee hears $14.6M request to expand jail-based competency and behavioral-health services SB4 would provide about $14.6 million for jail-based behavioral health and competency restoration, allocating funds to Clark and Washoe counties; officials said the increase from prior session estimates reflects the addition of competency restoration duties and higher clinician and custody staffing costs.

Nevada's Senate Committee is considering a staggering $14.6 million to enhance jail-based behavioral health and competency restoration services, a move that could reshape mental health support in the state.

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CCSD presents 48,000‑response survey and five bell‑time scenarios; some options would require dozens of new buses District officials summarized results from more than 48,000 stakeholder survey responses on a 30‑minute later shift to school start times and outlined five transportation scenarios. A cost‑neutral uniform 30‑minute push is viable; inversion options could require 42–56 additional buses and hiring, and raise childcare or staff‑scheduling concerns.

CCSD officials reveal intriguing survey results showing overwhelming support for later school start times, but concerns over logistics and costs loom large.

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UNR requests $7.63M to complete Nevada State Public Health Laboratory University of Nevada, Reno asked the committee for roughly $7.63 million to finish equipment and furnishings for a 54,000-square-foot state public health laboratory; the project is funded largely with prior ARPA awards but faces inflation-driven equipment shortfalls and a tight contingency.

UNR is seeking $7.63 million to complete a cutting-edge public health lab that will transform Nevada's capacity for disease testing and emergency response.

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Senate committee debates $1.25 million-a-year broker pay to promote Nevada public option A provision in SB4 would pay brokers $1.25 million a year to enroll consumers into Battle Born State public-option plans; committee members and stakeholders warned the plan is novel, could require oversight and might affect market rates during open enrollment.

A heated debate unfolds in Nevada as lawmakers consider a $1.25 million annual payment for brokers to promote the new public-option health plans—will it boost enrollment or complicate the market?

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Independent auditors give Clark County School District a clean opinion, identify $109M understatement and $2.3M timing error Eide Bailly issued an unmodified opinion on CCSD’s FY2025 financial statements but reported two internal control matters: a material weakness from a $109 million understatement of construction-in-progress and a significant deficiency from $2.3 million of payroll costs recorded in the wrong fiscal year. Trustees accepted the auditor narrative and a

The Clark County School District received a clean audit opinion, but a staggering $109 million understatement and a $2.3 million payroll timing error raised eyebrows.

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Nevada Senate creates Silver State General Assistance Program to respond to emergencies The Senate unanimously passed SB3 on a voice vote, creating the Silver State General Assistance Program to allow the governor and the interim finance committee to direct state general fund balances for immediate assistance in extraordinary circumstances, including food security. An amendment deleting specified appropriations was adopted first.

Nevada just took a major step by unanimously passing a bill to create the Silver State General Assistance Program, aimed at providing immediate support to families in extraordinary circumstances!

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Senate committee advances $60 million plan to recruit specialists, speed licensing The Senate Select Committee on Health and Wellness advanced SB5, a measure that creates a $60 million competitive grant to recruit specialists and centers of medical excellence, expedites physician licensing and hospital privileging, and raises the Nevada Health Authority’s administrative cap to 3.5%.

Nevada is taking bold steps to combat medical specialist shortages with a groundbreaking $60 million plan aimed at improving healthcare access and boosting recruitment across the state.

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Votes at a glance: measures adopted by the Nevada Senate in special session During the 11/13/2025 special session the Nevada Senate adopted two assembly concurrent resolutions, accredited press, declared emergency status for several bills, and passed SB1, SB2, SB3 and SB5; the most contested floor debate concerned whether SB5 could fund providers that provide abortion-related services.

The Nevada Senate made significant strides during their special session, passing key measures including emergency bills and funding initiatives that spark heated debate.

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Nevada Senate approves $60 million health-care grant program amid debate over potential abortion funding The Senate approved SB5 (15–6), authorizing a $60 million grant program to expand specialty care, streamline licensure and accelerate hospital accreditation; opponents warned that an administrative set-aside (about 2% or just over $1 million) could be used by entities that provide abortion services.

The Nevada Senate has just approved a controversial $60 million grant program aimed at expanding healthcare access, but concerns about funding for abortion services have sparked heated debate.

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Committee advances SB3 to create Silver State General Assistance Program for federal benefit disruptions SB3 would create the Silver State General Assistance Program to provide rapid cash, electronic benefits, vouchers or in‑kind support during federally caused disruptions (such as SNAP interruptions); the committee approved an amendment deleting immediate appropriations and advanced the bill in a work session.

Nevada is taking a stand to protect its families from federal benefit disruptions with the proposed Silver State General Assistance Program!

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RTC directs development of a Carson City Access Management Plan to improve safety and connectivity Carson City staff will develop an Access Management Plan to fill gaps in code and policy on driveway spacing, auxiliary lanes, median openings and network connectivity; commissioners debated whether to implement changes via code amendments or an adopted policy before forwarding any changes to the Board of Supervisors.

Carson City's Regional Transportation Commission is taking a bold step towards safer streets by developing an Access Management Plan to improve traffic flow and connectivity!

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Planning commission approves Tractor Supply special-use permit after neighbors raise traffic and lighting concerns The commission recommended approval of a Tractor Supply store special-use permit for River Village Drive, subject to conditions including NDOT coordination and signage resolution; residents raised concerns about traffic, road wear and lighting, and developers said lighting will be downward and screening will be installed.

A proposed Tractor Supply Company store in Churchill County has sparked controversy, with residents voicing concerns over traffic, noise, and neighborhood impact.

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Votes at a glance: Planning commission motions and outcomes — November meeting The Churchill County Planning Commission approved multiple recommendations and motions: ending annual reviews for several Special Use Permits, denying one TUP extension, recommending several parcel maps to the Board, approving a variance and several SUPs (Port of Nevada, Tractor Supply, Green Wave Grappling). Several items were postponed due to a l

Churchill County's Planning Commission made significant strides in November, approving multiple projects and motions while denying a temporary use permit extension.

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Nye County and UNR urge continued funding for SB 118 and statewide YRBS survey Nye County Health Officer Dr. Daniel Griffith praised SB 118 funding for strengthening rural public-health capacity. Megan Camosse of UNR asked the board to approve Contract 33 ($440,000) to continue the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, reporting nearly 12,000 student responses and 95% school participation in 2025.

Nye County is making strides in public health thanks to SB 118 funding, but will it get the continued support it needs for crucial youth surveys?

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Council upholds planning commission, approves conditional use permit for propane storage site near Stead Reno City Council upheld a 7–0 planning commission recommendation and approved a conditional use permit allowing a >10,000‑pound propane storage tank on an industrial site at Leer Boulevard and Stead Boulevard; the applicant said the facility will serve delivery to end users and not operate a retail bottle‑filling station.

The Reno City Council has unanimously approved a conditional-use permit for a large propane storage tank, promising enhanced delivery services while ensuring safety measures are in place.

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Commission approves Port of Nevada rail expansion special-use permit The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a Special Use Permit for the Port of Nevada’s phase 3 rail expansion, authorizing about 13,000 linear feet of new track and transloading area with conditions and a five-year window for construction and minor location changes.

The Churchill County Planning Commission has given the green light for a massive rail expansion at the Port of Nevada, promising to significantly boost transloading capacity with 13,000 feet of new track!

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