Nevada Policy had a big year in 2024, winning key battles for election integrity, government transparency, and constitutional principles.
The organization, long known for fighting government overreach, took on powerful special interests and won—proving that when Nevadans have the facts, they reject bad policies and demand accountability.
Stopping Ranked Choice Voting in Its Tracks
One of the biggest victories of the year was the defeat of Question 3, which would have brought Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) to Nevada.
Despite an enormous $29 million campaign funded by out-of-state special interests, Nevada Policy and its allies exposed the dangers of the system.
Through digital ads, educational materials, and in-person meetings, they helped voters see RCV for what it was—a complicated and confusing election scheme that could have weakened voter confidence.
The campaign reached over a million Nevadans through social media and distributed 350,000 pieces of educational content.
Nevada Policy also spoke directly to voters across the state, explaining how RCV could lead to ballots being thrown out and candidates winning with little support.
In the end, Nevadans rejected the measure, showing that even massive amounts of outside money can’t override the will of informed voters.
Protecting the Constitution: Separation of Powers Victory
Another major win for Nevada Policy came in the courts.
After a decade-long legal fight, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled in 2024 that state employees can no longer serve as legislators.
This decision reinforced the state’s Separation of Powers doctrine, ensuring that government workers can’t write the laws they’re supposed to enforce.
For years, politicians ignored this clear constitutional rule, allowing government employees to hold elected office while also collecting taxpayer-funded salaries.
Nevada Policy took them to court—not once, but three times—until they finally won. The Supreme Court’s decision makes it clear: politicians can’t bend the rules to serve their own interests.
While the ruling only applies to state employees for now, Nevada Policy isn’t done.
They’re pushing to extend the decision to local government employees, arguing that the same principle should apply at every level of government.
Bringing Transparency to Government Spending
Another major milestone was the launch of Nevada’s online state checkbook, an initiative started under former Nevada Policy President Andy Matthews.
This tool allows citizens to see exactly how their tax dollars are spent, increasing government transparency.
To help Nevadans make the most of it, Nevada Policy created the Transparency Academy, a course that teaches people how to navigate the system and hold government accountable.
With wasteful spending on the rise, tools like this are essential for keeping officials in check.
Nevada Policy has long fought against reckless government budgets, and now, thanks to this new tool, taxpayers can see where every dollar goes.
Educating and Engaging More Nevadans Than Ever
Beyond these victories, Nevada Policy expanded its reach like never before.
The group launched an innovative Learning Management System (LMS), offering courses on key policy issues.
They also ramped up their media presence, making more TV, radio, and podcast appearances than ever before.
Whether through op-eds, research reports, or community events, Nevada Policy made sure its message reached the people who needed to hear it.
One unexpected success came from an unusual source—a pygmy hippo named Moo Deng.
The internet sensation helped Nevada Policy reach new audiences, proving that creative approaches can make a real impact.
A sticker campaign featuring Moo Deng brought in thousands of new supporters, showing that policy education doesn’t have to be boring.
What’s Next?
While 2024 was a big year, Nevada Policy knows the fight isn’t over.
They’re keeping an eye on new threats to election integrity, government accountability, and taxpayer rights.
Opponents, including national organizations that supported RCV, aren’t giving up either. But Nevada Policy has shown that grassroots efforts and solid facts can win against even the deepest pockets.
With an informed and engaged citizenry, Nevada’s future looks bright.
As Nevada Policy’s President John Tsarpalas put it:
“The greatest threat to freedom is not the size of government, but its complexity. When government grows tangled, it suffocates the very people it’s meant to serve.”
For Nevadans who want to stay informed, get involved, or support the fight for transparency and accountability, Nevada Policy is proving to be a powerful ally in the battle for liberty.
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