The Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website founded in 2017 by veteran political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston. The site and its supporting channels are focused on ethical, unbiased and transparent journalism. In general, we aim to gather and disseminate important public information and increase civic engagement.
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We provide content in both English and Spanish in order to serve the entire Nevada community.
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The Nevada Independent
Nevada's legislative session is over. What happens next? Join our legislative team for our Post-Session Debrief!
Watch the YouTube livestream on Wednesday, June 4, at noon and have your questions ready for the chat: youtube.com/live/2m_JIqDUeOQ?feature=share
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The Nevada Independent
Eight years ago today, a small band of journalists gathered around a kitchen table in Carson City and produced the first edition of The Nevada Independent.
CEO Jon Ralston celebrates the milestone with gratitude and hope for the future of this small but mighty news organization.
Read on at the link in our bio!
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The Nevada Independent
The election is over. What do the results mean? What happens next?
Join The Indy CEO and Editor Jon Ralston and our reporters for our YouTube Live Post-Election Conversation today at 12 p.m.
If you’d like your questions answered, comment here or email us at questions@thenvindy.com.
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The Nevada Independent
When the dust settles on the election, what will the results mean for the future of Nevada and the nation as a whole?
Join Indy CEO and Editor Jon Ralston and our reporters for our YouTube Live Post-Election Conversation on Nov. 6 at 12 p.m.
If you’d like your questions answered, comment here or email us at questions@thenvindy.com.
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IndyTalks: Mining for Dollars
Sponsored by Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce and Vegas Chamber
Starts tonight Tues., March 16 at 6:00 PM
Is it time to change the way we tax the mining industry? Or are companies already paying their fair share? Should highly profitable mines be taxed differently than others?
Join us for a conversation with:
Former LCB Director Lorne Malkiewich
Longtime mining lobbyist James Wadhams
PLAN Executive Director Laura Martin
with hosts
Jon Ralston and Daniel Rothberg
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