nevada_state_government

🏛️ Structure of Nevada State Government

Executive Branch

• Led by the Governor (currently Joe Lombardo).

• Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Controller.

• Governor's Office Website

Legislative Branch

• Nevada Legislature: Bicameral system with the Assembly (42 members) and the Senate (21 members).

• Nevada Assembly Website

• Nevada State Senate Website

Judicial Branch

• Led by the Nevada Supreme Court, with the Court of Appeals, District Courts, and Justice and Municipal Courts.

• Nevada Judiciary Website

🗳️ Elections and Voter Information

• Nevada Secretary of State (Elections Division): Oversees voter registration, election security, and candidate filings.

• Register to Vote

• Elections & Voting Info

• Nevada Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.

• Voter Guide Portal

📊 Key Political Issues in Nevada

• Water Rights and Management, Especially in the Colorado River Basin

• Economic Diversification Beyond Gaming and Tourism

• Affordable Housing and Homelessness

• Renewable Energy Development and Environmental Conservation

• Healthcare Access in Rural Areas

• Education Funding and Workforce Development

🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism

• League of Women Voters of Nevada: Promotes informed and active civic participation.

  • LWV Nevada Website

• Battle Born Progress: Advocates for progressive policy and civic engagement.

  • Battle Born Progress Website

• Nevada Conservation League: Focused on environmental advocacy and sustainability.

  • NCL Website

📰 Stay Informed

• Las Vegas Review-Journal: Covers statewide politics and government.

  • Review-Journal Website

• Nevada Independent: Nonprofit newsroom dedicated to Nevada politics and policy.

  • Nevada Independent Website

• Nevada Public Radio (KNPR): Offers in-depth reporting on state and local issues.

  • KNPR Website

📚 Educational Resources

• Nevada State Library and Archives: Provides access to government and historical records.

  • Nevada State Library Website

• BallotPedia Nevada: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.

  • Ballotpedia Nevada

📱 Useful Tools and Apps

• Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.

  • Countable App

• CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.

  • CivicEngage Website