Biden Promotes Prescription Drug Plan During UNLV Stop

Biden's proposed 2024 fiscal budget will face opposition in the House, where Republicans hold a slim majority.

No, Nobody's Raising Your Property Tax Rate. But They Should.

A lot of states Republicans would characterize as soaking in wokeness – i.e, reliably blue – also impose higher property tax burden.

First NV Gas Plant In 15 Years Gets Expedited Approval, Customers Likely To Get The Bill

The energy monopoly will build a 400 MW gas-fired combustion turbine – or “peaker plant” – on the site of the Silverhawk Generating Station.

Measure Aims To Assure STI Treatment, Contraception For Minors Without Parental Consent

Under existing Nevada law, minors can access treatment if they have STIs, but they can’t access preventive care.

States To Receive $2.5B From Feds For Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Biden has also set a goal of reducing national greenhouse gas emissions by at least half by 2030.

Silicon Valley Bank's Collapse Differs From Our Last Financial Crisis

President Joe Biden told Americans that the risks taken on by failed banks will not be a burden on taxpayers.

The Story Of Ron DeSantis's Amazing, Awesome, Heroic Life

“God made a fighter.”

Senate Bill To Spend More Public Money On Private Schools May Not Get A Hearing

“Advocates for expanding voucher programs should expect to answer tough questions in the months to come.”

Biden Says U.S. Bank Deposits Are Safe Despite Tumult Over California Bank Collapse

Americans “should feel confident that their deposits will be there, if and when they need them.”

As March Madness Looms, Growth In Legalized Sports Betting May Pose A Threat To College Athletes

March Madness is the most popular betting target of all.

Lawmaker Revives Effort To Remove Barrier Blocking Formerly Incarcerated From Housing

Democratic state Sen. Dina Neal is sponsoring legislation to make it easier for some formerly incarcerated individuals to find housing.

Impressive Snowpack Notwithstanding, Drought Impacts Persist In Nevada

Winter is delivering an incredible snowpack to Nevada, setting the state in a good position to meet water demands in the summer.

Biden Budget Asks For 25% Tax On Billionaires, Boosts In Domestic And Defense Spending

“My 2024 Budget is a blue-collar blueprint to rebuild America in a fiscally responsible way that leaves no one behind.”

Industry Opposes Measure To Fund Housing For People With Mental Health Conditions, Disabilities

While the Vegas Chamber is opposed, the Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce supported the bill.

Low Wages For Prison Inmates ‘Remnants Of Slavery,' Says Lawmaker Seeking To Outlaw Practice

State Sen. Dina Neal argued it’s not just inmates who would benefit from the policy change.

Neal Proposes Tapping Tobacco Tax For Children's Mental Health ‘Savings Plan'

Federal money allocated to ease the state’s dearth of mental health treatment options for children is expected to run out in 2026.

Employee Misclassification Only Tiny Fraction Of Labor Investigations In Nevada

Employee misclassification is defined as the practice of hiring workers as independent contractors when they should be considered employees.

Lawmaker: Nevada's Regulation Of Weed Strangling Industry As Sales Fall

Nevada’s Cannabis Compliance Board is thwarting growth of the industry.

Fox & Fakes

Fox gave its audience what its audience wanted, even though Fox and its stars knew it was false.

Bill To Rein In Rental Application And Deposit Fees Weakened Before First Hearing

Legislation prevents landlords from charging multiple tenants applying for same unit.

Lawsuit Says Feds Dragging Feet Instead Of Protecting Tiny Rare Nevada Fish

The imperiled fishes are threatened by groundwater pumping in a region experiencing catastrophic drought.

Economist Warns That ‘Heightened Dysfunction' In Congress Raises Risk Of Debt Default

Republicans have rejected Democrats’ calls for bipartisanship on the debt limit.

‘Rummaging' Through Cells Prompts Allegations Of Systemic Prosecutorial Misconduct

Adrian Lobo says homicide detectives, with the assistance of officers at the jail, searched the cell of her client three times in four years

This International Women's Day, U.S. Anti-Abortion Laws Violate Human Rights, Groups Say

“Eight months on from this catastrophic legal decision, it is now apparent that the consequences are even worse than feared.”

Rosen, Ernst Introduce Bill To Expand SBA Loans For Non-Profit Child Care Providers

For-profit providers have access to larger and more flexible loan programs, whereas non-profits are limited to the SBA’s microloan programs.

Legislature Proposes Excessive Heat Protections For Workers

Nevada, like most states, doesn’t have an enforceable heat illness standard.

Child Poverty Dropped To A Record Low Last Year. A New Report Shows How To Keep It That Way.

The analysis looked at the effects of the expanded child tax credit.

Biden Administration Needs To Work Quickly On RSV Immunizations

And also must assure they’re accessible to all families.

Nevada AG Joins FTC In Encouraging Children, Families To Learn Screen Time Safety

Excessive use of screen time has been linked to body dysmorphia, depression, anxiety, and unhealthy sleep habits.

Lawmaker, Providers Agree Reform Would Ease Access To Care, But ‘It's Not Going To Pass In Nevada'

“Any Willing Provider” law would address Nevada’s ongoing health care provider shortage.

Construction At Thacker Pass Starts After Judge Rejects Attempt To Halt It

The Ninth Circuit decision was a blow to conservation groups and Native Americans in Nevada.

Musk Had Them At ‘Hello'

There is scant evidence in Nevada, or anywhere else, that incentives make corporations build stuff or do stuff.

‘Homeless Persons' Bill Of Rights' Faces Opposition From Cities, Counties, Law Enforcement

The bill declares unhoused people should be treated fairly, be free from intimidation and harassment, and are able to use public spaces.

Clark County Auditing The Animal Foundation, Considering Funding For Rescues

The City of Las Vegas is also auditing the shelter.

Bills Would Increase Penalties For Buying Sex, Living Off Earnings Of A Prostitute

Assemblywoman Shondra Summers Armstrong also argued for taking away police discretion and requiring the arrest of individuals who buy sex.

Assembly Bill Aims To Strengthen Advocacy For Domestic Violence Victims

The bill aims to standardize the core topics of victim advocacy while allowing each service provider to integrate its own unique services.

Tesla Says It ‘Really Loves' Nevada, Nevada Rubber-Stamps Tax Relief Package

“We like the state. We like the workforce. We like the things you guys have built here.”

200,000 Nevadans Will Need To Re-Qualify For Medicaid As Pandemic Provision Winds Down

An estimated 200,000 Medicaid recipients will need to re-qualify for eligibility starting April 1 or risk losing health care benefits.

U.S. Senate Democrats Back FAA Nominee, Despite GOP Attacks At Confirmation Hearing

Senators of both parties said the agency needs a Senate-confirmed leader.

Henderson ranks #32 in TIA’s latest report

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.