OUR RESEARCH

This study provides an analysis of Nevada's current school-based behavioral health systems and offers research-backed insights and recommendations to improve outcomes for Nevada's youth.

An overview of the Nevada's governor's proposal to split the Department of Health and Human Services with key questions to consider.

A look at the uses, benefits, risks, and legislative trends associated with AI and Higher Education

Healthcare costs in the United States have risen dramatically, yet outcomes remain poor, prompting states to explore data-driven solutions like All-Payers Claims Databases (APCDs). How is Nevada implementing these policies?

This report offers an economic analysis and policy considerations to address Nevada’s housing affordability challenges.

You've exercised your right to vote—either in-person or by submitting your mail ballot—and the polls have closed on Election Day. So what happens next?

This report provides an in-depth analysis of Nevada's new funding formula, including federal and community contributions, and gauges stakeholders' perspectives on the fairness and effectiveness of these funding mechanisms.

This policy brief provides an overview of Nevada's mail ballot system, explaining its procedures, requirements, and processing steps.

This policy brief, written in collaboration with the Latino Research Center (LRC) at the University of Nevada, Reno, explores Hispanic/Latino attitudes and knowledge regarding Nevada’s Question 3 on electoral reform.

This report, written in partnership with the Latino Research Center, examines Latino voter survey results as part of our study titled "Clarifying Question 3."

The policy brief summarizes key findings from the Guinn Center’s report, Clarifying Question 3: Addressing Knowledge Gaps and Answering Questions about Electoral Reform in Nevada.

This policy brief, Nevada’s VREMS for Voter Registration Management, focuses on the purpose and uses of the Voter Registration and Election Management Solution (VREMS), a centralized system that streamlines voter registration management across the state.

This policy brief, titled Voter Registration Procedure, Security, and List Maintenance – An FAQ, aims to educate Nevada voters on timely election information and offers a comprehensive overview of Nevada’s voter registration process.

Nevada’s Early Childhood Systems (ECS) are intricate, making them difficult to navigate not only for state leaders, but parents.Our research shows that a fragmented system is inefficient, complicating resource allocation and limiting access for those in need. Strong ECS systems are crucial for Nevada’s children and parents, as our analysis indicates early investments lead to long-term benefits like reduced societal costs and increased economic contributions as well-served children become adults.

This study evaluates the community-living needs and resources for people with DD in Nevada. It aims to provide an overview of the current housing and support landscape and suggests several policy considerations and areas for future research.

This policy brief examines the uses -- as well as potential benefits and risks -- of AI's applications in the election process and an analysis of current legislative trends.

With changing trends in employability standards and the skills required for so-called “in-demand” jobs, Nevada’s education system has an opportunity to adapt by further integrating soft skills into academic curricula. This policy brief examines which soft skills may need greater attention and suggests solutions to integrate standards into Nevada's education system.

The uses, benefits, and risks of AI applications in government, plus current legislative trends.

As technological advancements drive continued changes to the workplace—and the skills expected from individual workers—the expectations of K-12 education systems are shifting to meet these needs. Many states and school districts are considering how to best prepare students for the lives and careers they will experience outside of their educational pursuits. To shift the education system to better prepare students, some states are thinking about or currently implementing varied forms of student-

This policy brief summarizes the findings of our December 2023 Trends Analysis, produced in partnership with the UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), and looks ahead to our continuation of this research in 2024.

Published on April 5, 2024 What comes to mind when you think about artificial intelligence? Perhaps your impressions are positive given the advancements AI has enabled in healthcare, in the form of precision diagnostic tools, or innovations in transportation, such as autonomous vehicles. Your views may also trend toward wariness and caution, fueled by concerns around data privacy, algorithmic bias, or fears that the worst-case scenarios offered by science fiction—HAL 9000 or Skynet—could eventu