Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

White House Approves Presidential Emergency Declaration for Nevada Following Devastating Hawk Fire

WASHINGTON, D.C. / CARSON CITY, NV — The federal government has officially approved a Presidential Emergency Declaration for the State of Nevada, authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to deliver direct disaster assistance to supplement ongoing wildfire recovery across Washoe County. The executive action—designated as FEMA Release HQ-26-124—follows an...
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SILVER LINING: Nate Silver Moves Nevada Governor’s Race to ‘Likely R’ as Lombardo Builds Lead Over Ford

Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is entering the final two months of Nevada’s gubernatorial race with something increasingly difficult for Democrat Attorney General Aaron Ford to spin away: momentum. Nate Silver’s Silver Bulletin moved Nevada’s governor race from “Leans Republican” to “Likely Republican” this week, upgrading Lombardo’s reelection prospects as polling,...
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Clark County Point-of-Sale Ban on Unlicensed Short-Term Rental Bookings Takes Effect

LAS VEGAS, NV — In a major regulatory shift impacting Southern Nevada’s housing landscape, Clark County’s strict ordinance prohibiting hosting platforms from processing booking transactions for unlicensed short-term rentals officially went into effect on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The measure—passed unanimously by the Board of County Commissioners—shifts the front line...
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Clark County Warns Property Developers and Permit Applicants of Fraudulent Planning Invoicing Scam

LAS VEGAS, NV — Clark County administrative officials have issued an urgent advisory warning commercial developers, residential contractors, and homeowners to beware of a sophisticated email phishing scheme targeting applicants with the Clark County Comprehensive Planning Department. The alert—issued by County Chief Communications and Strategy Officer Jennifer Cooper—cautions that scammers...
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RED FLAGS: Titus, Lee, Horsford Vote Against Condemning Socialism as DSA Pushes to Abolish Police, Senate

Nevada Democrat Reps. Dina Titus, Susie Lee and Steven Horsford voted Tuesday against a House resolution condemning socialism and explicitly denouncing the Democratic Socialists of America, joining the overwhelming majority of House Democrats in refusing what Republicans framed as one of the easiest votes Congress could possibly take. H. Res....
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RNC Chairman Gruters Rallies Nevada Republicans Behind O’Donnell in Bid to Unseat Lee

Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters traveled to Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District this week to headline a volunteer and election integrity training to rally Republicans behind Marty O’Donnell, who is challenging Democratic Rep. Susie Lee in one of the most competitive House races in the country. Addressing volunteers and local...
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