New Bipartisan Forum Aims to Tackle Nevada's Biggest Issues

The Nevada Forum launches in Las Vegas, bringing together people across the political divide.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:43am

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A new civic engagement venture called The Nevada Forum is launching in Las Vegas, dedicated to bringing people together across the political divide to tackle the state's biggest problems. The nonpartisan project is supported by a diverse group of philanthropic funders and led by civic innovator and actor Andrew Shue. Organizers are asking Nevadans to identify and comment on the most pressing issues, which will then be discussed at deliberative forums and a civic assembly. The insights endorsed by 70% of participants will be presented to state lawmakers.

Why it matters

Nevada, like many other states, has been plagued by deep political divisions that have made it difficult to address critical issues. The Nevada Forum represents a novel approach to bridging these divides and empowering citizens to work together on solutions to problems like housing costs, healthcare access, water scarcity, and public lands management.

The details

The Nevada Forum is a project of the national nonprofit organization 'The People,' which has similar initiatives in other states. Organizers are asking Nevadans to take a short survey to identify the most pressing issues facing the state. These issues will then be discussed at deliberative forums, followed by a three-day civic assembly in late August. The insights endorsed by at least 70% of participants will be presented to Nevada lawmakers as clear, actionable recommendations.

  • The Nevada Forum launches today, April 2, 2026, in Las Vegas.
  • The civic assembly is scheduled for late August 2026.

The players

Andrew Shue

The lead architect of The Nevada Forum and a civic innovator, best known for his role in the TV series 'Melrose Place'. He started working on this project 10 years ago, troubled by the divisions paralyzing the United States.

Greg Bailor

The former head of the Republican National Committee in Nevada, who has signed on to support the Nevada Forum.

Chris Miller

The former chairman of the Clark County Democratic Party, who has signed on to support the Nevada Forum.

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What they’re saying

“This is the first time ever we have a process for citizen-created legislation that really could become our way out of our divisions and our solution to the biggest problems of our day.”

— Andrew Shue, Lead Architect, The Nevada Forum

“We have problems that need to have a conversation started. Housing costs, the cost and availability of health care, water, and public lands are four big ones in this state.”

— Chris Miller, Former Chairman, Clark County Democratic Party

What’s next

The civic assembly is scheduled for late August 2026, where the insights endorsed by at least 70% of participants will be presented to Nevada lawmakers.

The takeaway

The Nevada Forum represents a unique and promising approach to bridging political divides and empowering citizens to work together on solutions to the state's most pressing issues. By bringing together people from across the political spectrum, the forum aims to find common ground and develop actionable recommendations for lawmakers.