Tabitha Mueller

In this edition of Behind the Bar, we explore a lag in bill signings and a rent control bill that’s moving forward despite high-profile pushback.

Conine, a Democrat, is the first major candidate to enter the race.

Tabitha Mueller with The Nevada Independent Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The governor’s bill, set to be introduced less than a month before the end of session, also bans noncompete clauses for health care providers.

The most controversial provisions — which would have forced the state to pay for a larger portion of Medicaid — were not included in Republicans’ bill.

Proposed changes to Medicaid brought by House Republicans avoid a true doomsday scenario for Nevada's government and program enrollees in the state, but the imposition of work requirements would still likely lead to tens of thousands losing their health insurance.

In today's edition of Behind the Bar, how advancing imperfect bills can create trouble down the road, the Nevada Equal Rights Commission could be moving and more parking could be underway at the Legislature.

With less funding available because of a projected decrease in state revenues, lawmakers can’t pass increases to education funding or state worker pay raises similar to those in 2023.

Isabella Aldrete, Eric Neugeboren, Tabitha Mueller and Lizzie Ramirez The Nevada Independent

In today’s edition, B&I big mad about new boards and commissions bill, whether it matters who gets credit for bills and a new proposal to cutting back on the number of bills lawmakers can propose.