TheNevadaGlobeStaff, Author at Nevada Globe

Part 6: National Shadows, Federal Lobbying Hits Nevada

July 31, 2025 6:00 amAugust 12, 2025 1:50 am

Energy’s state games? They’re peanuts compared to how federal lobbying casts long shadows over Nevada. Big spenders in D.C. shape rules that dictate our industries, from mining permits to gaming taxes. In 2024, total federal lobbying topped $4.5 billion, with Nevada interests like Ormat geothermal lobbying for green tax credits,...

Las Vegas Man Pleads Guilty in High‑Profile Reba the Bulldog Case

July 30, 2025 1:55 pm

A Las Vegas man, 32-year-old Isaac Laushaul Jr., has entered a guilty plea to one count of felony animal cruelty in connection with the death of an English bulldog named Reba. The dog suffered fatal heatstroke after being left in a sealed storage bin amid triple-digit temperatures in July 2024. Laushaul originally...

74-Year-Old Arrested in Church-Linked Sex Assault Investigation

July 30, 2025 11:18 am

Authorities in Las Vegas have arrested a 74-year-old man, identified as Thomas Dodd, on multiple counts of lewdness involving a child under 14, and are investigating whether additional victims may exist. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Dodd met the child’s family through a local church and allegedly hosted...

Taxpayer Relief or Green Backlash? EV Subsidy Program Cut Short

July 30, 2025 10:56 am

The federal government is finally pulling the plug on a costly program that’s long propped up the electric vehicle (EV) market at taxpayers’ expense. As part of the latest budget deal, the Biden-era Clean Vehicle Tax Credit—once scheduled to continue through 2032—is ending seven years early. That means electric vehicles...

Part 5: Energy Plays, Brokers in Nevada Utilities

July 30, 2025 6:00 amAugust 10, 2025 10:12 pm

Mining needs power, and that’s where energy lobbyists step in, wiring Nevada’s future. NV Energy, our dominant provider, spent $260,000 in 2018 alone on federal issues, per reports, influencing everything from renewable mandates to rate hikes. Example: The 2019 energy choice initiative aimed to break NV Energy’s hold, letting consumers...

City Announces Major Upgrades to Henderson’s Animal Shelter

July 29, 2025 3:58 pm

The City of Henderson has announced a major upgrade for its Animal Protection Services facility, committing up to $7 million to expand and modernize shelter operations. Included in the plan are new and upgraded dog kennels, shaded adoption areas, expanded medical space, and a detached office building for staff, as...

Badlands Developer Fights Back After Years of Government Red Tape

July 29, 2025 10:38 am

In yet another example of government overreach and fiscal irresponsibility, Clark County is being taken to court over what developers say was the unlawful collection of more than $8 million in property taxes and fees tied to the now-defunct Badlands Golf Course in Las Vegas. The lawsuit, filed by developer...