On February 23, 2026, Nevada Governor announced a new media law aimed at increasing transparency in political advertising in the state. The law, known as the Nevada Political Advertising Transparency Act, comes in response to growing concerns about the influence of undisclosed political ads on the state's elections.Under the new law, any person or entity that pays for political advertisements in Nevada will be required to disclose certain information about the ad, including the identity of the person or entity funding the ad, the amount of money spent on the ad, and the names of any individuals or organizations that have contributed $1,000 or more to the funding of the ad.Additionally, the law mandates that political ads must clearly identify who paid for the ad in a prominent and easily readable manner. This requirement applies to all forms of political advertising, including television, radio, print, and online ads.Governor expressed confidence that the new law will help ensure that Nevada voters have access to accurate and transparent information about who is behind the political ads they see and hear. "Transparency is essential to a healthy democracy," the Governor said in a statement. "By requiring greater disclosure in political advertising, we are taking an important step towards protecting the integrity of our elections."The Nevada Political Advertising Transparency Act will go into effect immediately, with the state's election commission responsible for enforcing the new requirements. Violators of the law could face fines and other penalties for failing to comply with the disclosure requirements.The new law has received mixed reactions from political groups and media organizations in the state. While some have praised the measure as a much-needed step towards greater transparency in political advertising, others have expressed concerns about the potential impact on free speech rights.Overall, the Nevada Political Advertising Transparency Act represents a significant development in the ongoing effort to promote accountability and integrity in the state's elections. With the new law in place, Nevada voters can expect to have access to more information about the sources of political advertising, empowering them to make more informed decisions at the ballot box.