Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 2015, news outlets reported that the Legislative Commission approved regs for transportation network companies. The regs paved the way for Uber and Lyft to operate here. Days 'til early voting: 67 Days 'til general: 84

I see Ohio's Jim Jordan is coming to campaign with David Flippo, the GOP nominee for Rep. Mark Amodei's seat. I will never forget that Jordan was the first person to sign the petition to invalidate NV's electoral votes for Biden in 2020. Election denier, Nevada eraser.

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 1960, the original "Oceans 11" was released. It starred the Rat Pack and was filmed mostly at the Sands, but also at the Riviera and L.A. locations. It received zero Oscars. Days 'til early voting: 68 Days 'til general: 85

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 2010, William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy appeared on stage at a Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas. Nimoy lived long and prospered until 2015; Shatner is going strong at 95! Days 'til early voting: 71 Days 'til general: 88

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 1926, filming wrapped on "The Winning of Barbara Worth," shot in rural NV with Ronald Colman, Gary Cooper and Vilma Banky. Mules were used to haul materials to remote sites. Days 'til early voting: 72 Days 'til general: 89

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 1966, Caesars Palace had its grand opening. Andy Williams performed in the 980-seat Circus Maximus to kick off a 3-day party for what would become an iconic Strip property. Days 'til early voting: 73 Days 'til general: 90

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 1933, Sheldon Adelson was born in Boston. He parlayed a trade show into a global casino empire, became one of the world's wealthiest men and a big GOP donor. He died in 2021. Days 'til early voting: 74 Days 'til general: 91

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 1878, Reno's Chinatown burned to the ground, killing two and destroying 50 homes. Arson was suspected because anti-Chinese sentiment was prevalent, but never proved. Days 'til early voting: 75 Days 'til general: 92

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 2015, President Obama established Basin and Range National Monument in southeastern Nevada. It protects roughly 704,000 acres of largely undeveloped Great Basin landscape. Days 'til early voting: 99 Days 'til general: 116

100 days. That's how long until early voting opens for Nevada's election. Mail ballots will be sent out a few days earlier and overseas/military voting (15K or so will vote) begins in mid-September. Full sked (w/help from ChatGPT) is below, but the point is: It's coming soon!

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 2002, the Senate voted 60-39 to override NV's veto of the siting of a nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain. Thanks mostly to Sen. Harry Reid, no waste has ever come to NV. Days 'til early voting: 100 Days 'til general: 117

Dems are now in the lead over Repubs in voter registration in NV. That's because twice as many Dems came on the rolls as Republicans last month, the SOS reports. The difference between the parties statewide is now only 500 voters, or .02%! Non-major party voters still lead.

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 1930, construction began on Boulder Dam, which would eventually be renamed Hoover Dam. This gargantuan project on the AZ-NV border took 21K workers and almost five years. Days 'til early voting: 102 Days 'til general: 119

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 1949, what is widely seen as the first modern legal sportsbook opened at the El Rancho Vegas. This was the beginning of a model that would spread throughout Vegas. Days 'til early voting: 107 Days 'til general: 124

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 1909, Clark County, once part of AZ Territory and Lincoln County, was born, named for William Clark, a MT mining magnate/senator whose railroad helped create Las Vegas. Days 'til early voting: 108 Days 'til general: 125

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 1996, The Sands Hotel and Casino, home of The Rat Pack, closed its doors after nearly 44 years of operation. It was imploded later that year to make way for The Venetian. Days 'til early voting: 109 Days 'til general: 126

Trump: "Harry Reid was a bad guy..." Said today when talking about the Senate parliamentarian (5:30 mark.) youtube.com/watch?v=oDzq... Also Trump: I raised money for Harry Reid at my NYC penthouse And when Reid won in 2010, Trump thought Reid was...amazing!

Former NV Gov. Brian Sandoval, a Republican, and former NV Speaker Richard Perkins, a Dem, on the SCOTUS mail-ballot ruling: "Today's Supreme Court ruling affirms what our country’s founders conceived from the start: states are the proper supervisors of election administration."

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 1905, the Goldfield Review published its first edition. The town was only two years old, yet its explosive growth because of the mining boom made the newspaper viable. Days 'til early voting: 110 Days 'til general: 127

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 1955, as legend has it, on a train to Vegas w/much drinking, Lauren Bacall looked at her famous friends, and exclaimed: “You look like a goddamn rat pack." Rest is history. Days 'til early voting: 113 Days 'til general: 130

Big event in DC tonight for Aaron Ford's governor's campaign with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore the headline-grabber and latest potential 2028er to help Ford raise $. Seems clear that Rep. Steven Horsford helped with the event and I also see see former Speaker Jason Frierson as a host.

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 1893, the "Los Vegas” Post Office was opened in NV. The odd spelling apparently was to avoid confusion with Las Vegas, NM. In 1903, it was renamed "Las Vegas" Post Office. Days 'til early voting: 115 Days 'til general: 132

IndyFest is coming! Mark your calendars, folks. I already have four potential presidential candidates confirmed because #WeMatter. More details, marquee names in the coming weeks.

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 1993, the only first lady born in Nevada passed away. Thelma Catherine Ryan was born in Ely, forever became known as "Pat." She married Richard Nixon on June 21, 1940. Days 'til early voting: 118 Days 'til general: 135

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 1865, on Juneteenth, African Americans in Virginia City formed the Nevada Executive Committee (NEC). NV's 1st black doctor, Dr W H C Stephenson, became its president. Days 'til early voting: 120 Days 'til general: 137

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 2004, President Bush campaigned in Reno. John McCain introduced him. Bush said NV correctly and: “I always like being in a place where the cowboy hats outnumber the ties.” Days 'til early voting: 121 Days 'til general: 138

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 1914, the last wire atop the last pole connecting the transcontinental line in NV was done at Wendover. A flap was placed atop the pole, a stamp commemorated the event. Days 'til early voting: 122 Days 'til general: 139

This @MiniRacker exchange with Nevada's senior senator is really something. CCM might as well have answered: "Graham who?" thenevadaindependent.com/article/here...

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 1993, Gov. Bob Miller signed Senate Bill 466 and thus NV became the 1st state to repeal sodomy laws w/o a court order. The Legislature had overwhelmingly passed the bill. Days 'til early voting: 123 Days 'til general: 140

Good morning from The #WeMatter State. On this date in 1880, Fred Balzar, who would become NV's 15th governor, was born in Virginia City. He signed the law legalizing gambling in 1931. He died in the gov's mansion in 1934. Days 'til early voting: 124 Days 'til general: 141