John Langeler

2 months ago | johnlangeler.substack.com | John Langeler

I’d been Insta-fluenced. Or YouTu-couraged? Either way, by February, 2024 an old Canon AE-1 was in my possession. Film photography was my new creative outlet. IPhone pictures wouldn’t be enough anymore. My hope was it would be a road trip companion. The camera could be an extra layer of skill, without that pesky technology getting in the way. An initial drive to Goldfield and Tonopah produced mixed results. The AE-1’s automatic settings helped greatly. By March, I was eager to try again.

2 months ago | johnlangeler.substack.com | John Langeler

In truth, it’s a bit of a mess. Freshman State Senator John Steinbeck (R-Las Vegas) sits in his new Carson City office. The 83rd legislative session is less than 48 hours old. He still has pictures on the floor. Thanks for reading The Agenda! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. “There’s a lot to get done,” said Steinbeck, “There’s a lot still for me to learn.”One floor up, returning State Assemblywoman Cecelia Gonzalez (D-Las Vegas) has unemptied boxes behind her desk.

2 months ago | 8newsnow.com | John Langeler |Greg Haas

CARSON CITY (KLAS) — Packed binders. Busy halls. Lobbyists, lawmakers and journalists roaming amongst each other. This is when the routine of the state government sets in. On Day 2 of the Nevada Legislature in Carson City, lawmakers are setting the table for the months ahead. It’s a busy agenda, but what could actually get done? Already, there are 484 bills submitted this session, with many more expected. There’s still a long way to go before the session ends in June.

2 months ago | 8newsnow.com | John Langeler |Greg Haas

CARSON CITY (KLAS) — The Nevada Senate is ready to get down to business, and the end of the 2023 Legislature is still fresh in the minds of Democrats and Republicans gathered in Carson City. It was here where the last session reached its boiling point. Republicans refused to bend on an important budget for capital improvement projects, forcing a special session because they said the budget didn’t align with Gov. Joe Lombardo’s goals for fiscal responsibility.

2 months ago | 8newsnow.com | John Langeler |Greg Haas

CARSON CITY (KLAS) — Today marked the start of a marathon. The 83rd Legislative Session got underway, opening 120 days of lawmaking and political debate. A busy agenda lies ahead. Already, Republicans and Democrats are marking their territory. Politics Now anchor John Langeler is in Carson City. On the first day, very little actually happens. There’s pomp, circumstance and the anticipation of the grind ahead. The question is when that grind takes center stage.