RENO, Nev. (AP) — Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment that would require voters to show photo identification at the polls have turned in signatures as part of an effort to get the proposal on the 2024 ballot.
The Repair the Vote political action committee submitted about 179,000 signatures to state and county election officials for review, the organization said Monday. Just over 100,000 signatures need to be valid for the measure to be eligible for the ballot.
The measure would then have to be approved by voters in November and again in 2026 to amend the Nevada Constitution.
Along with the photo identification requirement, the initiative also calls for an extra layer of verification for mail ballots, such as the last four digits of a driver’s license or Social Security number.
“By requiring voter identification, we aim to strengthen the integrity of our elections and ensure that every vote counts,” said David Gibbs, the chairman of the PAC in a statement.
Voter ID has been a contentious issue in the Western swing state, particularly in its split-party government. Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo outlined it as one of his main priorities last year, but Democrats who control the state Legislature refused to give the issue a hearing.
The Nevada Supreme Court last month ruled unanimously that signatures could be gathered for the ballot initiative. The ruling was in response to a lawsuit filed in December by a member of the progressive immigrant advocacy group Make the Road Nevada that sought to block the initiative. The high court said the proposal would not amount to an unfunded mandate and was descriptive enough to inform voters of its effect.
First team
Regi Beshiri, Sierra Vista — The senior and first-team Class 5A all-state selection led the state with 495 kills and added 251 digs.
Dexter Brimhall, Coronado — The senior and first-team 5A all-state selection recorded 324 kills, 242 digs and 38 aces for the 5A state champion.
Dane Galvin, Coronado — The senior recorded 306 kills and 151 digs for the 5A state champion
Ty Hardy, Basic — The junior, the 4A Sky League and state player of the year, had 312 kills and 272 digs for the 4A state champion.
Dylan Ho, Palo Verde — The senior and first-team 5A all-state selection had 135 kills for the 5A state runner-up.
Porter Hughes, Basic — The junior first-team 4A all-state selection had 327 kills, 198 digs and 40 aces to lead the Wolves to their second straight 4A state title.
Kingston Jerome, Shadow Ridge — The senior, the 5A state and Desert League player of the year, recorded a .399 hitting percentage with 161 kills, 102 blocks and 55 aces.
Lincoln Larson, Centennial — The junior led the state with 99 aces and added 370 kills, 175 digs and 47 blocks.
Deacon Menlove, Coronado — The senior and first-team 5A all-state selection was fourth in the state with 388 digs for the 5A state champion.
Eli Nelson, Palo Verde — The senior and first-team 5A all-state selection recorded 99 kills for the 5A state runner-up.
Owen Romzek, Shadow Ridge — The senior and first-team 5A all-state selection was fifth in the state with 95 blocks for the Desert League champion.
Braxton Rowley, Coronado — The senior and 5A Mountain League player of the year was second in the state with 836 assists and added 212 digs, 63 blocks and 40 aces for the 5A state champion.
Coach of the year
Jazlynn Mau, Coronado — The first-year coach led the Cougars to a 38-2 record and the 5A state title.
Second team
Luke Dennett, Basic — The senior and first-team 4A all-state selection had 564 assists and 103 digs for the 4A state champion.
Ridge Gardner, Centennial — The senior and second-team 5A all-state selection had 164 kills and a .322 hitting percentage.
David Haldeman, Arbor View — The senior and second-team 5A all-state selection had 125 digs and 578 assists.
Reece Leavitt, Virgin Valley — The senior led the 3A state champion with 63 blocks and added 308 digs, 235 kills and 47 aces.
Zion Moore, Shadow Ridge — The junior and second-team 5A all-state selection recorded 217 kills and 157 digs.
Zechariah Nissley, Green Valley — The senior and second-team 5A all-state selection had 233 digs, 163 kills and 300 assists.
Gage Poulsen, Sky Pointe — The senior and first-team 4A all-state selection had 519 assists, 132 digs, 56 aces and a .375 hitting percentage.
Yeheshua Ruiz, Foothill — The junior and second-team 5A all-state selection was third in the state with a .418 hitting percentage and added 180 kills and 70 blocks.
Destry Tobler, Virgin Valley — The senior led the 3A state champion with 345 kills and 58 aces and added 191 digs.
Dyson Twitchell, Sky Pointe — The senior and first-team 4A all-state selection had 266 kills and 132 digs.
Kenyon Wickliffe, Arbor View — The junior and second-team 5A all-state selection had 135 kills.
David Zwahlen, Boulder City — The junior and 3A Mountain League player of the year recorded 183 kills, 54 aces and 302 digs.
Honorable mention
Carter Aldridge, Desert Oasis
Jaeden Alexander, Del Sol
Jacob Bay, Legacy
Jack Cox, Durango
David Davila-Matamoros, Green Valley
Dylan Domine, Liberty
Logan Hanshew, Legacy
Matthew Hill, Valley
Kaleb Law, Mojave
Tautai Malauulu, Del Sol
Ellis McGrath, Desert Oasis
Isaiah Moore, Legacy
Jordan Pierce, Chaparral
Levi Randall, Boulder City
Clayton Sellers, Valley
Izaeya Tili, Chaparral
Austen Tippetts, Sky Pointe
Aiden Tran, Bishop Gorman
AJ Tuitele, Mojave
Daniel Vargas, Cimarron-Memorial
Luke Wilkinson, Coronado
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NEVADA CITY, Calif. June 6, 2025 – The First Friday Art Walk is underway in Nevada City and runs through 9:00 pm. Judging by the crowds downtown, it’s a success.
In addition to the festivities happening inside businesses, there is live music and performances on the streets and a small selection of curated arts vendors. This month will include performances by Brandon Dannals, the Haute Trash Fashion Show, and Aerialution.
First Friday Art Walk is organized by the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce.
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The Trump administration announced new guidelines on June 6 for a national internet program that scuttles $416 million already approved for Nevada.
As part of the Biden administration’s infrastructure act, $42.5 billion had been allocated for the Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment program to expand high-speed internet in rural areas.
Nevada, one of the few states to jump through the hoops to qualify, had hoped to break ground in summer 2025. But in April, the U.S. Commerce Department put the program under a 90-day review. That review is now over.
“Today we proudly announce a new direction for the BEAD program that will deliver high-speed internet access efficiently on a technology-neutral basis, and at the right price,” said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in a statement.
The marquee changes are removing diversity requirements in hiring and eliminating “extraneous and burdensome obligations to conduct climate analyses,” according to a factsheet released by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, part of the Commerce Department that oversees internet projects.
Now, Nevada must reapply for the BEAD funds. States were given 90 days to comply with the new guidelines.
In response, Sen. Jacky Rosen, a Nevada Democrat, vowed to put a hold on all nominations for Commerce Department positions related to broadband policy until Nevada gets its BEAD funding.
“I’m beyond outraged that the Trump administration has moved the goal post yet again and rescinded Nevada’s approval to get the BEAD funding I secured to connect the hardest-to-reach communities in our state to high-speed internet,” she said in a statement.
“This decision will put Nevada’s broadband funding in jeopardy, and it’s a slap in the face to rural communities that need access to high-speed internet.”
The broadband team with the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology told the Reno Gazette Journal it was still digesting the news.
“Our office is still reviewing the updated guidance from NTIA and does not have further comment at this time,” a spokesperson said.
Mark Robison is the state politics reporter for the Reno Gazette Journal, with occasional forays into other topics. Email comments to mrobison@rgj.com or comment on Mark’s Greater Reno Facebook page.
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