Casey Harrison is political correspondent for The Nevadan. Previously, he covered politics and the Oakland Athletics’ relocation to Southern Nevada for the Las Vegas Sun, and before that, was a digital producer at The Detroit News. Casey graduated from Michigan State University in 2019.
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Panel predicts record-high funding for state budget, but warns Trump policies could dampen economic outlook
The Nevada Economic forum projected that lawmakers will have $12.4 billion to construct the state general fund over the coming two years, but warned that Trump’s proposed tariffs and mass deportations could hinder employment levels. Nevada lawmakers are projected to have roughly $12.4 billion to construct the state’s general fund over the next two years,…
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Nevada adopts new extreme heat protections for workers
Months after Southern Nevada broke last year’s record for the hottest summer on record, the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations has officially adopted a new regulation to protect workers from extreme heat. New workplace protections against extreme heat were adopted by the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations and will go into effect immediately, the agency…
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Secretary of State: Nevada sets multiple turnout records in 2024
Nevada’s large turnout was in part attributed to voters aged 18-29 turning out, of which about 57% of registered voters in that demographic casted a ballot — well above the national average. Nevada voters this year turned out in record numbers, propelled in large part by a surge in young voters, Secretary of State Francisco…
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Bills to expand housing, conservation in Nevada’s two biggest counties clear key Senate panel
Often referred to as the Washoe County and Clark County lands bills, both seek to spur new housing and foster economic growth while protecting public and tribal lands for recreation and conservation. Nevada’s two Democratic US Senators on Tuesday announced that a pair of bills seeking to expand economic development and bolster environmental conservation in…
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Planned water recycling plant that will help Lake Mead gets $26M federal investment
Once completed, the Pure Water Southern California project will be able to produce up to 150 million gallons of purified water per day — enough to supply up to approximately 386,000 Southern California and Southern Nevada homes per year, according to lawmakers. California water officials building a state-of-the-art water recycling facility to lessen the state’s dependence…
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Nevada Congresswoman Susie Lee wins Democratic House leadership role
Even though Republicans will retain control of the US House for now, Lee told colleagues that electing battle-tested members like her to Democratic leadership could help the party retake control of Congress in 2026. Less than two weeks after winning her fourth term to Congress, Nevada US Rep. Susie Lee has won a leadership position…
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Nevada Department of Transportation awarded $32M to begin implementing low-pollution construction materials
The award was part of a larger $1.2 billion announcement for 39 state departments of transportation under a grant program funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will receive $32 million to help reduce pollution at local construction projects backed by federal funding, Nevada Democratic US Rep. Susie Lee’s office…
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Nevada lawmaker introduces bill to protect taxpayers from penalties caused by IRS delays
Nevada US Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s Tax Administration Simplification Act seeks to streamline certain tax processes and eliminate late fees assessed by the IRS due to processing delays on the government’s end. A new federal proposal seeks to implement a slew of new reforms for individuals and small businesses filing their taxes that lawmakers say…
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La senadora Jacky Rosen logra conservar su escaño en reñida contienda electoral
La senadora Jacky Rosen logra conservar su escaño en reñida contienda electoral.
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Race for Nevada US Senate seat called for Jacky Rosen by multiple outlets
Following the newest results tabulated Thursday morning, the race between Nevada Democratic incumbent US Sen. Jacky Rosen and Republican Sam Brown was called by a number of outlets, but not the Associated Press. New election results posted Thursday morning showed Nevada Democratic incumbent US Sen. Jacky Rosen leading over Republican challenger Sam Brown in her…
