Nevada Policy

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The United States is facing a pressing shortage of healthcare professionals. With a growing aging population and aging physician workforce, new professionals are not entering the workforce quickly enough to meet patient demand. The combination of these and additional drivers has caused the projected physician shortage to reach nearly 150,000 by 2038. The issue is particularly acute in rural areas where access to professional appointments can take weeks or months.

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International Physician Licensure: What Does Nevada Do Right? | Nevada Policy The United States is facing a pressing shortage of healthcare professionals. With a growing aging population and aging physician workforce, new professionals are not entering the workforce quickly enough to meet patient demand. The combination of these and additional drivers has caused the projected...

Housing prices can stop rising without becoming affordable, and Las Vegas is the best example of this. While rapid price appreciation has stopped, it does not directly translate into relief for renters and homebuyers.

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Housing Prices Stopped Rising, But Will They Come Down? | Nevada Policy Housing prices can stop rising without becoming affordable, and Las Vegas is the best example of this. While rapid price appreciation has stopped, it does not directly translate into relief for renters and homebuyers.   Las Vegas […]

The Nevada Legislature is bereft of transparency, and the two legislative sessions of 2025 have repeatedly underscored the issue. The legislature has exempted itself for decades from the Open Meetings Law that it expects other public bodies in Nevada to follow. When lawmakers last changed that law in 2013, they only change the wording to make that exemption even more explicit This absurd provision has enshrined a culture built on decisions made behind the closed doors.

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Transparency – The Biggest Casualty in Carson City | Nevada Policy The Nevada Legislature is bereft of transparency, and the two legislative sessions of 2025 have repeatedly underscored the issue. The legislature has exempted itself for decades from the Open Meetings Law that it expects other public bodies in Nevada […]

In the past 25 years, the number of independent contractors, freelancers, and self-employed workers has tripled in Nevada, reaching 300,000. One of the key distinctions between full-time employees and independent contractors is accessibility to benefits such as healthcare and life insurance, retirement planning, etc. However, over 80% of self-employed workers would prefer to have access to similar benefits in their employment setting as well.

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A Safety Net That Travels: Portable Security Accounts | Nevada Policy In the past 25 years, the number of independent contractors, freelancers, and self-employed workers has tripled in Nevada, reaching 300,000. One of the key distinctions between full-time employees and independent contractors is […]

In a dramatic cliffhanger on the sixth day of Nevada’s special legislative session, AB5—the ambitious proposal to pump $120 million annually in transferable tax credits into the state’s film industry over 15 years—narrowly failed to advance in the Senate, falling short by just one vote in a tense 11-12 tally. The defeat caps weeks of intense lobbying from Hollywood giants like Sony and Warner Bros., who touted the bill as a game-changer for creating thousands of jobs and transforming Nevada into a production powerhouse rivaling Georgia and New Mexico.

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Special Session Live Updates | Nevada Policy The Nevada Legislature is in action—and things are moving fast. Keep this page handy and refresh often for real-time updates on key bills, votes, and debates. We’ll cut through the […]

Nevada’s legislature just narrowly defeated $1.4 billion in film tax credits to attract Sony and Warner Bros. studios. Some supporters of the bill called it “pro-business.” They weren’t technically wrong. It was very pro those specific businesses.

But that’s not the same thing as being pro-market. The fact this bill came within a few votes of passing reveals something important about how Nevada thinks about economic development.

We’re confusing activity with prosperity.

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Nevada Doesn't Need to Pay to Be Pro-Business | Nevada Policy Nevada’s legislature just narrowly defeated $1.4 billion in film tax credits to attract Sony and Warner Bros. studios. Some supporters of the bill called it “pro-business.” They weren’t technically wrong. […]

In the heat of 36th special session of the Nevada State Legislature the government spent seven days writing unprecedented history – redefining what an emergency means, utilizing previously unutilized clauses of the Constitution, hearing bills that were not publicly available, and voting on matters past midnight. And amidst all the dramatic developments many details might have gone overlooked by the public, so below is Nevada Policy’s breakdown of all the bills that passed, the ones that didn’t, and why each matter.

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Special Session Recap: What is an “Emergency” Anyway? | Nevada Policy In the heat of 36th special session of the Nevada State Legislature the government spent seven days writing unprecedented history – redefining what an emergency means, utilizing previously unutilized clauses of the Constitution, hearing bills that […]

Nevada Policy testified in opposition to the proposed film tax credit, urging lawmakers to focus on real data rather than promises. Policy analyst Anahi Baghshetsyan highlighted that states like Georgia, California, and New York see just 15–20 cents returned for every dollar invested in film credits, and many states, including Florida, and Alaska, have ended their programs after poor results. With the industry rapidly changing, including streaming mergers, AI-driven layoffs, and uncertain production trends, Nevada Policy called the measure a risky gamble and urged a “no” vote to protect Nevada taxpayers.

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Nevada Policy Urges Lawmakers to Reject Costly Film Tax Credit Expansion | Nevada Policy Nevada Policy testified in opposition to the proposed film tax credit, urging lawmakers to focus on real data rather than promises. Policy analyst Anahi Baghshetsyan highlighted that states like Georgia, […]

CNBC has released its 2025 “Top States for Business” report — marking 19 years of evaluating state competitiveness using 135 metrics across 10 key categories.

This year, Nevada ranked 42nd overall, down from 39th in 2024. The rankings weigh factors such as economy, infrastructure, workforce, and cost of doing business — all essential components of a healthy business climate. With the nation’s ongoing reshuffling of corporate headquarters and manufacturing bases, Nevada’s slide signals growing challenges in areas the state can no longer afford to overlook.

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Nevada Ranks 42nd Best State for Businesses: How Did We Get Here? | Nevada Policy CNBC has released its 2025 “Top States for Business” report — marking 19 years of evaluating state competitiveness using 135 metrics across 10 key categories.  This year, Nevada ranked 42nd […]

At Nevada Policy, our mission has always been to empower Nevadans with clear, actionable insights into how their elected officials are shaping the state’s future. We’re committed to fostering a more accountable government by shining a light on legislative decisions that impact everything from economic freedom to individual liberties.

That’s why we’re thrilled to announce a game-changing update to our Digital Legislative Scorecard at Nevada Representative Lookup: a comprehensive, bill-by-bill voting record for every tracked legislator.

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Unlocking Transparency: Dive Deeper into Nevada Legislators' Voting Records with Our Latest Scorecard Update | Nevada Policy At Nevada Policy, our mission has always been to empower Nevadans with clear, actionable insights into how their elected officials are shaping the state’s future. We’re committed to fostering a […]