Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

From conservative critiques, let’s examine lobbying triumphs that reshaped landscapes, for better or worse. Nevada gaming’s lobby win: Post-2008 recession, they pushed for federal online gambling nods, reviving Vegas with billions in revenue. Jobs soared, but critics note addiction spikes ignored. Mining example: Lobbying secured the 1872 Mining Law updates,...

Federal influences highlight lobbying’s dual edge, especially for us conservatives who prize limited government and enterprise. On the good: Lobbying lets industries fight overreach, like when Nevada miners lobbied against excessive EPA rules, preserving 14,000 jobs and economic freedom. It’s grassroots in suits, echoing our values of self-reliance. But the...