Updated as of June 30, 2026
As we close the second quarter of the year, I’m excited to share the progress your support has made possible.
Over the past several months, we’ve focused on building practical resources, advancing key policy initiatives, and developing digital tools that turn research into real-world solutions for Nevadans. Our work continues to center on the three priorities we believe will shape Nevada’s future: expanding educational freedom, unlocking federal land for responsible growth, and creating the conditions for a stronger, more diversified economy.
Throughout this report, you’ll see the milestones we’ve reached and the resources we’ve developed to empower families, inform policymakers, and strengthen Nevada.
Thank you for making this work possible.
President, Nevada Policy
The milestones below highlight some of our most significant progress this quarter. Each resource reflects our commitment to turning research into practical solutions that strengthen Nevada’s future.
Explore the initiatives, digital tools, and policy projects we’ve advanced over the past several months.
Expanding access to quality schooling requires both systemic legal protection and direct support for parents navigating their options. We continue advancing both by moving our long-term legislative framework forward while expanding the public-facing resources that help families make informed educational decisions.
Advancing Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)
Our foundational ESA legal framework is currently being verified by national legal partners to ensure it is entirely court-proof. We are preparing to present this framework during the next legislative session. If it is not adopted, we are also preparing it for a potential statewide ballot initiative, putting the choice directly in the hands of Nevada voters.
Helping Families Navigate School Choice
To help Nevada families navigate their educational options, we continue expanding awareness of our growing suite of school choice resources. These tools equip parents with the information they need to compare programs, explore their options, and make informed decisions with confidence.
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Nevada is uniquely positioned to become a national leader in energy production, technological innovation, and economic growth. To help make that future possible, Nevada Policy is advancing policies that strengthen our energy infrastructure while removing unnecessary regulatory barriers that limit innovation, entrepreneurship, and business expansion.
Welcoming Dr. Oliver Hemmers
A major milestone this quarter was welcoming Dr. Oliver Hemmers as Nevada Policy’s new Senior Fellow to lead our nuclear energy initiatives.
Dr. Hemmers is a nationally recognized atomic and molecular physicist, former Executive Director of UNLV’s Harry Reid Center for Environmental Studies, and President and CEO of U2Energy. Throughout his career, he has successfully bridged scientific research, technological innovation, and economic development, including leading Nevada’s successful effort to secure one of the nation’s first FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site designations.
His expertise strengthens Nevada Policy’s ability to advance practical, science-based energy policies that support innovation, economic growth, and a more reliable energy future for Nevada.
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Completing the 2027 BDR Handbook
We completed development of our 2027 BDR Handbook, a comprehensive guide designed to help legislators and caucus leaders advance meaningful policy reforms. The handbook provides practical policy recommendations and legislative frameworks that support business growth, energy development, and long-term economic opportunity across Nevada.
Engaging Lawmakers
With these policy frameworks in place, we continue meeting with legislators and key decision-makers across the state. By putting sound research directly into the hands of policymakers, we’re building support for reforms that will strengthen Nevada’s economy, expand energy opportunities, and encourage long-term prosperity.
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Nevada Policy continues to serve as a leading voice for free-market solutions and individual liberty. This quarter, our research and expertise reached audiences across Nevada and the nation through major media outlets, including the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Wyoming Public Media, and The Washington Post.
Our experts provided insight on teacher union overreach, short-term rental reform, business court modernization, federal land release, and protecting political freedom in Nevada’s primary elections.
Highlights from this quarter include:
The following highlights showcase the research and articles published on our website this quarter—turning complex policy ideas into clear, accessible insights. Each piece reflects our commitment to informing, educating, and driving meaningful conversations across the state.
Nevada Policy is a nonprofit organization committed to advocating for impactful changes in Nevada’s policies. With a focus on entrepreneurship, education, good governance, and more, we stand up for Nevadans’ rights and freedoms, driving meaningful change for our communities. Your donation directly fuels this mission, helping us reach more citizens, influence policymakers, and strengthen Nevada’s future.
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