TheNevadaGlobeStaff, Author at Nevada Globe

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,...

Troopers Investigate Interstate Shooting That Shut Lanes and Hospitalized Passenger

July 25, 2025 10:26 am

A shooting on southbound Interstate 15 near East Lake Mead Boulevard in north Las Vegas early Friday morning left a passenger injured and forced the closure of multiple travel lanes, according to Nevada State Police. Trooper Shawn Haggstrom told News 3 Las Vegas that the incident occurred around 2:35 a.m. while a vehicle was...

Part 17: Child Tax Credit Boosts Nevada Families

July 25, 2025 6:00 amJuly 25, 2025 11:43 pm

Our 20-part series, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Nevada’s Wins and Losses, cheers 600,000 Nevada families. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (Sec. 1103) raises the child tax credit to $3,000 per child, $3,600 for under 6, fully refundable. Pahrump mom Sarah gets $6,000 for two kids, covering school costs. In...

Las Vegas Opens Free Police Academy to the Public This Fall

July 24, 2025 7:02 pm

Las Vegas residents interested in learning more about law enforcement will have an opportunity to participate in the city’s upcoming Citizens Police Academy. Scheduled to run Wednesday evenings from August 27 through November 12, the free program is hosted by the city’s Department of Public Safety. Held from 6 p.m....

Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

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

Troopers Investigate Interstate Shooting That Shut Lanes and Hospitalized Passenger

Part 17: Child Tax Credit Boosts Nevada Families

Las Vegas Opens Free Police Academy to the Public This Fall

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