LATEST NEWS

As we head into the 2026 election season, it’s more important than ever to foster a dialogue between Nevada’s citizens and lawmakers with a commitment to dignified civil discourse. We’re pleased to invite you to our fourth annual Gallagher Dialogues on April 2 in Reno and Las Vegas to cultivate a meaningful discussion around political division with our guest speakers Tim Shriver and Tami Pyfer, co-founders of the Dignity Index.

Former Guinn Center Director of Education Dr. Anna Colquitt joined our Communications Intern Jianna von Savoye to discuss her team’s findings in their Native American Fee Waiver analysis. Their conversation highlights the positive impacts of the program as well as areas for improvement.

The Kenny C. Guinn Center for Policy Priorities is pleased to announce that it is expanding its team in 2026 to include a Southern Nevada–based Director of Development. This new role reflects the Center’s continued growth and deepening commitment to building lasting partnerships that support data-driven public policy across the state.

Please consider participating in and sharing our 2026 Policy Priorities Survey, a brief questionnaire that asks which issues deserve our focus in the year ahead—critical topics like energy policy, economic development, elections, disability services, childcare, and much more. Data collected from the survey thus far shows growing interest in the AI workforce economic transformation and affordability.

The Guinn Center is pleased to announce the opening of a strategic leadership role: Director of Education Policy.

The Guinn Center published Dr. Colquitt's latest brief on AI use in K–12 education on November 17 as part of its ongoing series on the uses, benefits, and risks of artificial intelligence in Nevada and nationwide. The brief also serves as a companion to Dr. Colquitt's earlier work on AI in higher education, released earlier in 2025.

This First Look Webinar features Mark Krmpotic, Interim Director of Economic and Fiscal Policy, as he presents key findings from the new Guinn Center report, The Legislatively Approved Budget for the State of Nevada, 2025–2027 Biennium.

The following excerpt is from a story originally published on Nevada Public Radio:The federal government is shut down, and with negotiations over Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding at an impasse, there is no end in sight.

This month, we’re launching two initiatives (and one new report) that reflect that commitment: listening to your priorities, investing in our shared mission, and delivering research that informs Nevada’s future.

With summer behind us and fall in full swing, it’s the perfect time to catch up on reading. As Director of Health and Social Policy at the Guinn Center, I have had a busy summer researching Nevada’s most pressing health and social policy issues. I’m excited to share a few of our recent publications with you.

Higher rates of food insecurity occur in Nevada’s rural counties such as Nye and Esmeralda, where geographic isolation limits access to healthy and fresh food — and can lead to long-term health challenges, according to the USDA.

The UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute recently hosted a showcase where students presented research offering data-driven strategies to help address issues in the cannabis industry. Our recent explainer on cannabis taxes was cited in this work.

This month, we published an overview of key provisions in the omnibus education bill, SB 460 of the 2025 legislative session, developed an explainer on Medicaid in Nevada, including the impacts of recent federal changes, and released a report on the increase of electric vehicle registrations and their impact on fuel tax collections.

The following excerpt is from an article originally published on The Nevada Independent, What causes students to chronically skip school? A new Guinn Center report offers answers.

This news segment, featuring our Director of Education Policy, Dr. Anna Colquitt, originally aired on Vegas PBS.

A sign marking the summit of Guinn Peak, named after former Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn, gets put into place July 30, 2025.

Back-to-School Greetings from the Guinn Center!The new school year is just around the corner and the Guinn Center remains focused on supporting students, educators, and policymakers through thoughtful research and recommendations.

The following excerpt is from an op-ed article originally published in the Reno Gazette Journal, Jill Tolles — out of the frying pan, into the oven.

The following excerpt is from an article originally published on The Nevada Independent: Nevada schools received $700M from cannabis since 2018. It’s still a drop in the bucket.

We’re looking forward to providing our supporters with insights and analysis in each of our policy areas, while also continuing to get robust, nonpartisan research into the hands of all Nevadans.

The following excerpt is from an article originally published in the Reno Gazette Journal, How much does Nevada spend per pupil — and how does it compare with other states?