Why Residents Are Almost Always “Too Late” in Clark County In the first two articles of this series, we established two core realities of local governance in Clark County. First, the most consequential decisions shaping daily life—from land use to development density—are made not at the city level, but at the county level. Second, ordinaryContinue reading “How County-Level Power Operates Without Being Seen”
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Issue-Based Voting over Party-Line Voting: A New Political Signal from Nevada’s Special Session
During this year’s Nevada special legislative session, a subtle but important shift emerged: lawmakers from both political parties repeatedly broke with traditional partisan lines. Whether debating the proposed Film Tax Credit Expansion, restrictions on corporate homebuying, or legislation addressing the state’s growing healthcare workforce shortages, legislators did not vote as cohesive partisan blocs. Instead, theyContinue reading “Issue-Based Voting over Party-Line Voting: A New Political Signal from Nevada’s Special Session”
Corporate Homebuying in Nevada: Why SB10 Mattered — and What Its Failure Means for Clark County
A Historic Vote — and a Revealing Moment Nevada’s attempt to curb corporate homebuying came closer than ever to becoming law when SB10 was added to the 2025 special session — not by the governor, but through a historic petition signed by lawmakers themselves. The Senate passed the bill unanimously, but hours later, one unexpectedContinue reading “Corporate Homebuying in Nevada: Why SB10 Mattered — and What Its Failure Means for Clark County”
When a “Star Project” Falls Apart: What Nevada’s Rejection of the Film Tax Credit Expansion Really Means
On the night of November 19, the Nevada Senate made a decision that could shape the state’s economic landscape for the next two decades—rejecting a massive expansion of the state’s film tax credit program. On the surface, this was a fight over tax incentives. But at a deeper level, it reflected Nevada’s struggle to balanceContinue reading “When a “Star Project” Falls Apart: What Nevada’s Rejection of the Film Tax Credit Expansion Really Means”
The Film Tax Credit Storm: As Both Parties Fracture, What Future Is Nevada Choosing?
In this recent special legislative session, the Nevada Assembly felt less like a policymaking chamber and more like the center of a political whirlwind. In a narrow 22–20 vote, lawmakers approved AB5 — a sweeping 15‑year program offering $120 million per year in transferable film tax credits. But the bill did not pass because lawmakersContinue reading “The Film Tax Credit Storm: As Both Parties Fracture, What Future Is Nevada Choosing?”
Expanding Nevada’s Film Tax Credit: Who Benefits, Who Pays
—And What the State’s Union Divide Reveals About Its Economic Future As Nevada lawmakers convene for a special legislative session, the state finds itself in an unusually dramatic policy battle. The controversy has little to do with Hollywood blockbusters and everything to do with whether Nevada should dramatically expand its Film Tax Credit (FTC) program.Continue reading “Expanding Nevada’s Film Tax Credit: Who Benefits, Who Pays”
Nevada’s House Divided: Why Unions Are Split Over the Film Tax Credit Expansion
As Nevada lawmakers prepare to revisit the proposed expansion of the state’s film tax credit (FTC), a rare public divide has opened within the labor movement. The debate has pitted unions that see the policy as a generator of thousands of new, unionized jobs against unions that view it as a threat to education andContinue reading “Nevada’s House Divided: Why Unions Are Split Over the Film Tax Credit Expansion”
When “Luxury-Only” Becomes the Strategy: Can Las Vegas Still Belong to Everyone?
By Voice in Between From a City “for Everyone” to One “for the Few” Las Vegas built its success on an inclusive model—one that welcomed everyone. Whether budget travelers, families on vacation, or high-rolling gamblers, all could find a version of the “Vegas dream.” Buffets, affordable shows, mid-range hotels, and even free street performances madeContinue reading “When “Luxury-Only” Becomes the Strategy: Can Las Vegas Still Belong to Everyone?”
Nevada Senators’ “Reopen” Votes Reflect Political and Economic Realities
—— How Federal Dependence, Electoral Geography, and Party Strategy Intersect The Event and Core Issue On November 10, 2025, the U.S. Senate passed a short-term funding bill to end the federal government shutdown that began in early October. The measure did not include an extension of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits butContinue reading “Nevada Senators’ “Reopen” Votes Reflect Political and Economic Realities”
The Essence of Nevada’s Film Tax Credit Debate: A Clash Between Political Promises and Economic Reality
With southern Nevada’s construction unions and major developers lobbying hard, the expansion of Nevada’s film tax credit has once again become a political focal point. On the surface, it appears to be an economic initiative aimed at ‘creating jobs and promoting diversification.’ But at a deeper level, it exposes a fundamental dilemma — when politicalContinue reading “The Essence of Nevada’s Film Tax Credit Debate: A Clash Between Political Promises and Economic Reality”
