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Happy Election Eve. Thanks to the Trump effect, it’s possible that Nevada Democrats will once again have a state trifecta — not only control of both houses of the state Legislature, but also the governor’s office.

To all the people who are wringing their hands, furrowing their brows, and grinding their teeth in misery and despair over what a terrible horrible no good very bad thing a Democratic trifecta would be, a word of advice: Relax.

As Nevada Democrats illustrated when they had a trifecta from 2019 to 2023, with great power comes great responsibility — to play it safe in the hope of a) not unsettling powerful business interests nor b) looking too — gasp! — liberal.

A Democratic trifecta in Nevada isn’t a recipe for an aggressive progressive agenda. It’s a formula for painstakingly, calculatedly cautious centrism, with a decidedly industry-accommodating flavor spike.

I don’t know who will win the governor’s race. But I’m quite certain that whoever it is, Nevadans who fear some wild-eyed flurry of aggressive progressive (let alone “socialist” ha ha) legislation can rest assured: That ain’t gonna happen. As if.

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IN NEVADA CURRENT

Cronyism in tow? The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s effort to stay out of the auto towing business is exposing the department to possible legal scrutiny and potentially endangering the public, say critics who contend Metro’s towing management vendor is engaged in self-dealing. Dana Gentry reports: Metro effort to depoliticize towing contract enables conflicts, say critics

“Government interference should never become another obstacle” to health care. And “patients should feel safe asking questions.”  A guest column from a Southern Nevada physician: How Question 6 gives patients stronger protections

No Rx for the affordability crisis here. Millions of Medicare enrollees who buy stand-alone prescription drug plans will see their average monthly premiums rise by 50% in 2027, a new analysis finds. Via KFF Health News: Medicare drug plans are hiking premiums while Trump claims victory on medicine prices

Sounds Trumpy. “When the polls close Tuesday night, the 2026 U.S. election will go down as one of history’s most expensive and extraordinarily ugly midterms — galvanizing record-breaking early voter turnout among a deeply divided electorate.” Via the D.C. bureau: Explosive spending, ugly ads and courtroom battles set stage for tense midterm elections

Note: Yes, this is in fact very much part of what he meant when he said “make America great again.”

Good Luck