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Las Vegas Election Focuses on Infrastructure and Water as Candidates Pitch Competing Visions for Growth

Voters will decide between different strategies for managing Southern Nevada's strained resources, with proposals affecting everything from daily commutes on the I-15 to the future of the region's water supply.

By Las Vegas Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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Federal Policy Shifts on Housing and Infrastructure: What It Means for Las Vegas Residents

Changes to national housing and infrastructure funding are beginning to reshape access, affordability and future development for Las Vegas families and businesses.

By Las Vegas Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 3 min read

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Nevada Fentanyl Response Act Allocates Clark County Funds at Higher Rate Than Washoe

Las Vegas residents gain three new treatment sites funded through the state's distribution formula that directs more resources to Clark County than to Reno.

By Las Vegas Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

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Las Vegas City Council Votes on Short-Term Rental Rules and Housing Fees, Putting It Among the Stricter Western Cities on Regulation

Council decisions from this week's session will shape rental costs, neighborhood character, and city revenue for tens of thousands of Las Vegas households.

By Las Vegas Policy Desk · July 24, 2026 · 4 min read

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