Nevada Politics: Northern Nevada’s open 2nd Congressional District GOP primary is Tuesday, pitting veteran state Sen. James Settelmeyer against retired Lt. Col. David Flippo, whose MAGA backing and Trump ties are drawing scrutiny as Democrats eye a rare chance to flip the seat. Public Health & Care: Nevada’s nursing-home oversight spotlight continues as Life Care Center of Reno received a 1-star CMS rating in Q1 2026, raising questions about staffing and resident care quality. Energy Costs: Protesters targeted NV Energy at a utility conference in Las Vegas, demanding changes to demand charges tied to rising electricity bills—an affordability fight that’s heating up ahead of new rates. Water & Industry: Nevada lithium development is pushing ahead despite inflation, policy, and legal headwinds, with new projects and expansions aimed at keeping the state’s battery-mineral pipeline moving. Sports (Vegas): The Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup run stays wild—Game 3 brought another comeback and overtime drama, with Vegas now up 2-1 in the Final. Business & Tech: McDonald’s is testing an AI drive-thru ordering assistant, showcased in Las Vegas, as it looks to speed up service and reduce staff pressure. Local Culture: Jacobs Entertainment and Reno Apex Soccer Club hosted the first downtown tournament on the new Neon Line District fields, marking a major youth-sports push for downtown Reno.