IndyMatters

IndyMatters is a weekly podcast from The Nevada Independent. Every week hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis will bring you stories from around the Silver State that focus on politics, policy, education, the environment and more..

Recent Episodes

Focus on Carson: What a disappointing revenue forecast means for Nevada

Posted May 9, 2025 • 00:24:44

Nevada lawmakers have several hundred million dollars less to spend than they expected just a few months ago. What happens now? Plus, a look at plans...

Focus on Carson: Bills that died at the Legislature’s deadline

Posted April 18, 2025 • 00:26:57

Abortion and government transparency bills failed to clear the Legislature’s biggest deadline yet. And chatter about immigration enforcement activity...

Focus on Carson: Lawmakers try, try again on gun control

Posted March 28, 2025 • 00:26:37

Gun control measures that were vetoed in 2023 came back again for an emotional hearing this week, even though their odds look slim. And the Trump administration...

Focus on Carson: The end of the education department?

Posted March 24, 2025 • 00:24:54

The fight over whether to ax the federal education department trickles down to Nevada, and a set of suggested immigration policies for Nevada organizations...

Focus on Carson: A maternity leave mandate?

Posted March 14, 2025 • 00:25:28

A bill that would extend a family leave mandate to private employers is headed for fierce business opposition, and what’s next after a group studied...