Nevada Policy

10/10/2026

Nevada once lobbied to become America's nuclear waste site. Then politics took over, and a $15 billion tunnel has sat sealed ever since. ⛰️
https://nevadapolicy.org/the-yucca-mountain-saga-engineering-politics-and-nuclear-memory/

10/09/2026

🔥 Did you know? Coal leaves behind mountains of toxic waste, but nuclear energy creates powerful potential. We’ve been calling nuclear “waste” trash, but it’s actually untapped treasure. All the nuclear waste ever produced in the U.S. could fit on a football field—while coal ash from the same energy output would bury the entire Las Vegas Valley under toxic sludge. And here’s the wild part: today’s reactors only use 3% of nuclear fuel’s energy. New tech could unlock 25x more—worth $100 TRILLION for the U.S. economy. Curious how “waste” could power our future? Nevada Policy’s Dr. Oliver Hemmers breaks it all down. Read the full article on nevadapolicy.org⚡️

10/08/2026

Did Nevada once ask to store America's nuclear waste? ⛰️

The story of Yucca Mountain—a remote ridge of volcanic tuff roughly 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas—stands as one of America’s most intricate, politically sensitive, and scientifically scrutinized engineering projects. […]

10/07/2026

Should Nevada government workers earn $20K more than you ?? 😳

💸 Full Piggy Booklet at the link in bio.

10/06/2026

Nevada has the largest pay gap in the nation between government workers and everyone else.

In 2024, the median Nevada government employee earned about $72,000 a year. The median private sector worker, the person funding those paychecks, earned just over $52,000.

That's a 39% gap. 💸

It's only one of the stories in the Piggy Booklet. See the rest at nevadapolicy.org/waste

10/05/2026

💧 Water cuts are hitting Nevada hard—and it’s not just about less water.

Despite using less Colorado River water than any other state, Nevadans are being forced to make even deeper cuts.

Why? Outdated rules and unfair formulas ignore decades of real conservation efforts here. Instead of rewarding smart water use, new mandates punish those who’ve already done the right thing.

Shouldn’t conservation pay off, not cost us more? Swipe to see why this matters for every Nevadan—and what real solutions could look like.

Dive deeper at nevadapolicy.org.

10/02/2026

Nevada's wasteful spending is hiding in plain sight. Take a look at nevadapolicy.org/waste 💸

10/01/2026

School choice just got real. 📚

Today the U.S. Treasury released the rules for the new federal scholarship tax credit.

Starting in 2027, you can give up to $1,700 to help a student get the education that fits them and get every dollar back on your federal taxes. See what it means for Nevada 👇

09/29/2026

Clark County keeps losing in court, and it keeps passing the same bad rule anyway. After two federal losses for making it nearly impossible for homeowners to legally rent out their own homes, the county's new ordinance just shifts the control: now platforms like Airbnb have to police payments, for a permit that costs up to $75,000. Nevada Policy's Anahit Baghshetsyan breaks down who this really protects, and who pays the price. Link in bio.

04/09/2026

If you’ve ever watched Laura Ingraham and thought, “I’d love to hear that live”… this is your moment.

On April 25, she’s stepping off the screen and into the room at the Spirit of Las Vegas Dinner—bringing the same bold, unfiltered perspective that’s shaped national conversations for years.

These are the rooms where ideas turn into action… and you’re invited in.

🎟️ Grab your seat before it’s gone: https://nevadapolicy.org/vegas/