Republican Nevada governor vetoes voter ID measure
Nevada's GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo on Thursday vetoed a voter ID measure, foregoing a proposed requirement to have voters show identification before casting ballots at the polls.
The bill, known as A.B. 499, was passed in a bipartisan effort by the state Legislature to improve voter verification and increase the number of drop boxes for mail ballots across the state.
Lombardo said he ultimately chose to veto the bill over a lack of clear provisions and guidelines on regulations.
'I wholeheartedly support Voter ID and am appreciative of the effort to codify it into statute. However, this bill is not entirely consistent with the constitutional amendment that Nevada voters will consider again in 2026,' the governor wrote in a Thursday message.
'AB 499 fails to resolve-and may even introduce- inconsistencies in how voter identification is reviewed, does little to improve signature verification and leaves too much ambiguity for future interpretation or regulation,' he added.
The legislation would've required in-person voters to show their ID while allowing mail-in ballots to be accepted with a valid signature.
'This inconsistency undermines the principle of uniform voter verification. Voter ID is essential for ensuring election integrity, and it should be applied consistently across all voting methods,' Lombardo said.
However, state Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager (D) said the veto symbolized a 'breach of trust' after the governor previously shared support for the bill, according to The Associated Press.
Lombardo's veto comes as Republicans usher in a sweeping push to codify stricter identification requirements for voters.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
American Press
an hour ago
- American Press
Landry wants special session to revive controversial legislation that died
(Special to the American Press) With just minutes to spare, Louisiana lawmakers concluded the 2025 legislative session on Thursday — but, per usual, it ended with a bang. Before lawmakers could even walk out the Capitol doors, Gov. Jeff Landry said he planned to call a special session in the future, with the hopes of reviving controversial legislation that died Thursday. It is unclear when exactly lawmakers would be asked to return. Last-minute amendments to bill, which would prohibit companies from owning both pharmacy benefits managers and drugstores, caused a frenzy in the final days of session — complete with fiery testimony from lawmakers, a massive lobbying campaign to block the measure by retail giant CVS and promises of legal action by the Attorney General. Also in the final hours of session lawmakers approved the state's $51 billion budget. Lawmakers earmarked $1.8 million for 'expenses related to the recapture of fugitive offenders' in the aftermath of a massive New Orleans jail escape. They also pulled $1.2 billion from a state savings fund mainly to spend on infrastructure improvements and spruce up sites seeking private sector investment. In a blow to Landry, the GOP-dominated Legislature allocated less than half the $93.5 million he requested for expanding a school voucher program. Traditionally this year's gathering is fiscally focused, But the GOP-dominated legislature filed hundreds of bills to tackle issues that lawmakers felt were plaguing the state, from fiscal matters to social issues. Here's a look at some of the bills. Passed ABORTION LIABILITY EXPANSION: The measure expands who can be sued over abortions, targeting out-of-state doctors and activists who prescribe, sell or mail pregnancy-ending drugs to residents in Louisiana — where abortions are banned with few exceptions. MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN: Louisiana passed its own package of nutrition reforms. The measures restrict certain food additives in schools, set nutrition education requirements for health care providers, require food manufacturers to disclose the use of certain artificial ingredients, and order restaurants to post if they are using seed oils. INSURANCE: Despite facing stiff opposition from the insurance industry and pushback from Republican lawmakers, Landry succeeded in passing legislation giving the state's insurance commissioner more authority to block auto insurance rate increases by companies. Other passed bills aim to limit the damages for people involved in vehicle accidents, such as barring damages to cover injuries for the driver primarily responsible for a crash. IMMIGRATION: Lawmakers passed a package of legislation that expands the state's role in immigration enforcement and promises cooperation with federal efforts. One bill would make it a crime for law enforcement agents and public officials to obstruct federal immigration enforcement efforts. Another measure requires state agencies to verify and report anyone illegally in the U.S. who is receiving state services. ETHICS: Lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a bill written by the governor's personal attorney that makes it harder for the state's ethics board to investigative allegations of wrongdoing and file charges against elected officials. IVF TREATMENT: In an effort to avoid what happened in Alabama, lawmakers passed a bill that protects in vitro fertilization providers from criminal charges and lawsuits. CAMPAIGN FUNDING: Lawmakers raised the disclosure thresholds for campaign finance matters, meaning less information will be shared with the public about the donations they receive and their spending of donations. They also expanded the ways elected officials' campaign funds could be spent, including on Mardi Gras celebrations in Washington, D.C. IVERMECTIN: One measure allows the antiparasitic drug, a discredited COVID-era treatment, to be sold for over-the-counter use. WEATHER MODIFICATION: Louisiana is the latest state to prohibit anyone from 'intentionally' injecting, releasing, applying or dispersing chemicals into the atmosphere with the purpose of affecting the 'temperature, weather, climate, or intensity of sunlight.' Rejected DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION: After emotional pleas from Black lawmakers, a bill that bans state government DEI programs died on the vine in the Senate. SPLIT JURY: Incarcerated people, who were convicted under the now-banned practice of split juries, would have had the opportunity to ask for a new trial under one proposed measure. However, Republicans rejected the bill. MINIMUM WAGE: One bill would have gradually increased Louisiana's minimum wage, which currently stands at $7.25, over the next four years. Similar bills have repeatedly been shot down. ABORTION BAN EXCEPTIONS: For the third year, lawmakers rejected a bill that would have added rape, in cases where the victim is under the age of 17, to the narrow list of exceptions to the state's abortion ban. LGBTQ WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS: A measure that would prohibit employment discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation failed in committee. FLUORIDE BILL: A bill that would have outlawed fluoride in Louisiana's public water systems failed.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Five things to know about Trump's $45 million military parade
Washington is gearing up for an extraordinary display of military might on Saturday with a parade and festival to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Army — a day that's also President Trump's 79th birthday. The event has drawn fire for its expected cost as well as its timing, with critics deeming it another example of how Trump has politicized the armed forces. Trump has maintained that the parade is well worth the cost, predicting a boost in Army recruiting. The parade will be followed by a concert and fireworks, and will be streamed live by The Hill starting at 6 p.m. Here are five things to know. The Army has estimated the parade will cost $25 to $45 million, although that doesn't include costs for cleanup, police, and damage to city streets. Six in 10 adults in a nationwide AP-NORC poll conducted between June 5 and June 9 said that the parade was not a good use of government funds. However, 40 percent of people approved of Trump's decision to hold a parade, a larger proportion than the 29 percent who disapproved. A few Republicans have joined Democrats in publicly criticizing the cost and necessity of the parade. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) raised concerns last week following a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said he wouldn't have held the parade. 'We're a lion, and a lion doesn't have to tell you it's a lion,' Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said on Tuesday. 'I would save the money, but if the president wants to have a parade, he's the president, and I'm not.' Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has been the most outspoken Republican against the plans, telling reporters this week he's 'never been a big fan of goose-stepping soldiers and big tanks and missiles rolling down the street.' Other members of the GOP, however, have skirted the question or deferred to Trump. A defense contractor convention in Paris, a move between homes and a wedding anniversary are among the reasons many Republican lawmakers won't be attending the parade, Politico reported on Tuesday. Out of 50 congresspeople that the outlet surveyed, only seven said they planned to attend, including MAGA devotees Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), and Marjorie Taylor Green (R-Ga.). The missing names include notables such as Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris (R-Md.). Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), the chair of the Armed Services Committee, will be at the Paris Air Show, a major gathering for defense contractors. Wicker previously expressed concerns over the event's price tag. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told reporters he is moving homes on Saturday and will not be at the event. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) plans to celebrate his wedding anniversary. Scripps asked all 53 Republican senators if they planned to attend the parade; only 9 said they would be there, while 41 said they would not. A White House official told Politico that at least 15 Cabinet members, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, will be in attendance. About 1,500 protests organized with the 'No Kings' movement are expected to take place nationwide on Saturday, with rallies planned in most major cities. Organizers have chosen not to hold a protest in Washington, D.C., citing a desire to redirect attention elsewhere. 'Instead of allowing this birthday parade to be the center of gravity, we will make action everywhere else the story of America that day: people coming together in communities across the country to reject strongman politics and corruption,' they wrote. Similarly, some of the protests are being organized as fairs or festivals; the demonstration in Boston is being planned in coordination with the city's Pride parade. Trump has threatened potential protesters in Washington, D.C., with 'very big force,' though his press secretary snapped at a reporter who asked if Trump respected the right to peaceful protest, saying he did. The parade follows a week of anti-ICE demonstrations that began in Los Angeles and have since spread to other cities. The protests in Los Angeles have prompted an extraordinary response from the White House, which has deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to the city over objections from local and state officials. 'No Kings' is not the only group planning demonstrations on Saturday. The Women's March, which organized potentially record protests during Trump's first term, is planning a series of demonstrations branded 'Kick Out the Clowns.' They have also opted to skip the nation's capital, instead hosting their main rally in Madison, Wis. In some locations, the 'No Kings' and 'Kick Out the Clowns' protests are being hosted together. Numerous roads downtown will be closed for the event's sizable security perimeter. The closures include the 12th Street Expressway, the Constitution Avenue entrance to the 9th Street Expressway and Rock Creek Parkway south of Virginia Avenue. A number of bus routes will be delayed or diverted due to the road closures, but the Metro will run a normal Saturday schedule (although the northwest entrance to the Smithsonian Metro station will be closed). Ronald Reagan International Airport will face disruptions, with the Federal Aviation Administration announcing Wednesday that it would halt flights at the airport between 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to accommodate flyovers for the event. Most major airlines are offering travelers flexibility. Southwest, American, and United are allowing free rescheduling or changes to Dulles International Airport or Baltimore/Washington International Airport. The last military parade in D.C. was a victory celebration for the end of the first Gulf War, including Operation Desert Storm. It featured 8,000 troops as well as weapons and tanks used in the war and cost around $12 million. The U.S. Park Police estimated at the time that 200,000 people saw the parade, with around 800,000 present in the National Mall area. Saturday's parade, which has a $45 million price tag, will actually be smaller-scale in terms of personnel, with 6,600 troops expected. Officials have projected attendance in the general hundreds of thousands. Trump mulled the idea of a military parade during his first term and said he was inspired by seeing a display for France's national Bastille Day in Paris. But Pentagon officials, including then-Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, opposed the event. Trump's rowdy speech to military members at Fort Bragg on Tuesday escalated concerns about politicization of the military, with soldiers booing President Biden, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, and the mainstream press. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CNN
an hour ago
- CNN
Live updates: Trump military parade, ‘No Kings' protests
Update: Date: Title: Here's where "No Kings" protests are expected to take place across the country today Content: Millions of Americans are expected to attend protests today in what organizers predict will be the strongest display of opposition to President Donald Trump's administration since he took office in January. More than 2,000 demonstrations across all 50 states have been planned through the 'No Kings' movement, which organizers say seeks to reject 'authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy.' The mobilization is a direct response to Trump's military parade tonight celebrating the 250th anniversary of the US Army — which coincides with his 79th birthday. Update: Date: Title: Many GOP senators aren't attending Trump's military parade and one says he would've "recommended against" it Content: The Senate Armed Services Committee chairman said he would've advised against hosting a big military parade in Washington, DC — an unease with the event reflected by some of his fellow Senate Republicans. 'I would have recommended against the parade,' Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi told CNN when asked for his views on the event. Wicker, the chamber's top Republican with oversight of the military, said he would be out of town attending the Paris Air Show during the parade, which coincides with President Donald Trump's birthday. Most of the GOP senators surveyed by CNN this week said they did not plan to attend: • Senate Majority Leader John Thune won't be in DC for the parade. Asked about spending some $45 million on it at a time when many Republicans are demanding government austerity, he said: 'There are a lot of people who believe that's a cause worth celebrating.' • An aide to Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso said that after being at the White House twice this week, the senator would be back in Wyoming celebrating the Army's 250th birthday and Flag Day with his constituents. • Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho, Senate Foreign Relations chairman, said he would miss the parade. 'Come on guys, we have lot of stuff to do. We have lots of parades in Washington,' he said. • Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas will also be at the air show in Paris, and Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma will be home celebrating his wedding anniversary, though he said he 'would love to see it.' • Sens. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota, James Lankford of Oklahoma, Josh Hawley of Missouri, John Curtis of Utah, John Kennedy of Louisianna and Chuck Grassley all won't be there. One Republican with whom CNN spoke — Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall — told reporters Thursday he plans to attend the parade.
