Hundreds of millions of dollars poured into the U.S. federal races this election cycle ensures that voters know who’s at the top of the ticket and why they are choosing them. Beyond that top race on the ballot, however, things get murkier.

More than 1 million Nevadans — just over half the state’s total registered voters — have already cast their vote in the 2024 election after early voting wrapped up Friday night. Early voting turnout suggests the race will be close, but higher than usual Republican participation means Democrats must play catch-up on getting out the vote, a reversal of previous election cycles.

In March, GOED unveiled a study by UNLV’s Brookings Mountain West, Center for Business and Economic Research and Transportation Research Center that found that state economic development is siloed across jurisdictions. Unlike in neighboring regional metropolitan centers, Southern Nevada lacks a governance structure to facilitate the planning and coordination needed to realize regional economic and infrastructure priorities.

We start with highlights from a Brookings Mountain West panel discussion on U.S. and Mexico, held at UNLV and hosted by Amber Renee Dixon. Experts share insights on the relationship between the two countries, and how the election will impact it. Then, former NFL cornerback and 8 News Now Analyst Mark McMillian shares his insights on this year’s Raiders team as the football season gets underway.