LATEST NEWS

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.

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.

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?

Only days remain in the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session. Find out how the Guinn Center is making an impact.

Featured on Nevada Newsmakers: Jill Tolles, Executive Director, on what the Guinn Center has been able to accomplish in the past two years.

Jill Tolles continues her conversation with KTVN about what the center does in general, and how it's a resource for the community.

Jill Tolles, Executive Director of the Guinn Center, sits down with Ariana Bennett of KTVN, about a few of our recent research projects.

The Guinn Center team has been hard at work, writing briefs on timely topics like federal funding use in Nevada, the proposed split of the Department of Health and Human Services, the state’s persistent health workforce shortages, and AI trends in Higher Education—but it doesn’t stop there.

Nevada continues to face an affordable housing crisis. There is a shortage of available homes for those at lower income levels. And the “missing middle” of Nevadans are also struggling to purchase attainable homes and create generational wealth. Our panel takes a deeper look into solutions and legislation that could make a difference.

The following excerpt is from an article originally published in the The Nevada Independent, Report shows Nevada’s heavy reliance on federal funds — and susceptibility to cuts.

The following excerpt is from an article originally published in the The Nevada Independent, Nevada has an affordable housing crisis. A new report shows ways to fix it.

As the year comes to a close, we want to thank you for your continued support of the Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities.