The Middle Ground

Bradley Schrager Breaks Down the 2025 Nevada Legislature: Vetoes, Power Plays & Policy Fallout

Tom Letizia

On today’s episode of The Middle Ground, Tom Letizia is joined by constitutional attorney Bradley Schrager to unpack the failed passage of Governor Lombardo’s signature crime bill, SB 457. Despite bipartisan support, the “Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act” collapsed in the chaotic final hours of the 2025 Nevada Legislature. Bradley offers insight into the bill’s rushed process, the controversial last-minute amendments—particularly those tied to the Nevada Resort Association—and what this episode says about transparency and legislative reform in Carson City.