TheNevadaGlobeStaff, Author at Nevada Globe

Part 20: Tariffs Raise Nevada’s Shopping Bills

July 28, 2025 6:00 amAugust 8, 2025 4:20 am

In our 20-part series, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Nevada’s Wins and Losses, we end with a consumer hit. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (Sec. 1301) imposes 10–20% tariffs on imports, raising prices in Nevada’s retail sector, where 60% of goods are imported. Reno shopper Lisa pays $50 more for...

Police Take Suspect into Custody After Shooting at Home Near Buffalo Drive

July 27, 2025 9:15 pm

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police responded to a possible domestic violence-related shooting around 5:30 p.m. Sunday at a residence near Buffalo Drive and Ford Avenue. Officers discovered one individual deceased inside the home and another suffering from gunshot wounds. The injured victim was rushed to a hospital in critical condition with life-threatening...

Police Seek Driver After Hit-and-Run Critically Injures Woman Near Downtown Las Vegas

July 27, 2025 1:38 pm

Authorities are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident that left a 58-year-old woman critically injured early Sunday morning near downtown Las Vegas. The collision occurred shortly after 4 a.m. at the intersection of Bonanza Road and City Parkway, according to the Las...

Part 2: Crafting Policy, The Art of Influence

July 27, 2025 12:00 pmAugust 7, 2025 3:29 am

Building on who the players are, let’s talk tactics. Imagine a bill floating through the Nevada Assembly, one that could hike mining royalties and fund schools better. But poof, it vanishes. How? Lobbyists didn’t just show up, they engineered its demise from day one. Here’s how it works. Lobbyists start...

Part 19: School Choice Empowers Nevada Parents

July 27, 2025 6:00 amAugust 6, 2025 4:39 am

Our 20-part series, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Nevada’s Wins and Losses, applauds parental power. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (Sec. 2601) provides $5 billion for school choice, letting Nevada parents pick better schools for 500,000 students. Henderson’s mom, Jane moves her son to a charter, raising grades by 10%....

Behind the Curtain: How Lobbyists Pull the Strings in Nevada Politics – And Why It Matters to You

July 26, 2025 12:00 pmAugust 5, 2025 2:10 am

Hey there, Nevada Globe readers, if you’ve ever wondered why certain laws seem tailor-made for big industries while everyday folks get the short end, this series is for you. We’re diving into the shadowy world of lobbying, where influence meets policy, and it’s not always pretty. But it’s real, and...

Part 18: Education Cuts Hurt Nevada Schools

July 26, 2025 6:00 amJuly 26, 2025 9:09 am

In our 20-part series, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Nevada’s Wins and Losses, we tackle a school crisis. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (Sec. 2602) shifts federal education funds to block grants, cutting direct aid to Nevada’s 47th-ranked schools, impacting 500,000 students. Las Vegas teacher Mike loses $1,000 in supplies,...

Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

Part 20: Tariffs Raise Nevada’s Shopping Bills

Police Take Suspect into Custody After Shooting at Home Near Buffalo Drive

Police Seek Driver After Hit-and-Run Critically Injures Woman Near Downtown Las Vegas

Part 2: Crafting Policy, The Art of Influence

Part 19: School Choice Empowers Nevada Parents

Behind the Curtain: How Lobbyists Pull the Strings in Nevada Politics – And Why It Matters to You

Part 18: Education Cuts Hurt Nevada Schools

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