Remember how lobbyists kill bills? Well, let’s zoom in on the gaming world, where lobbying isn’t just influence, it’s an art form that’s defined Nevada. Vegas wasn’t always the gambling hub, it boomed post-1950s when operators lobbied for regulations to shake off mob ties. Today, the industry employs over 200,000
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
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
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
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%.
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
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,
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
In our 20-part series, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Nevada’s Wins and Losses, we face a healthcare setback. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (Sec. 2403) repeals price transparency rules, hiding hospital costs in a state with high prices. Reno patient Tom can’t compare $5,000 surgeries, losing bargaining power. In 2021,
In a sweeping takedown of some of the darkest corners of the internet, the Department of Justice has delivered long-overdue justice to predators exploiting society’s most vulnerable. Operation Grayskull, a joint federal effort involving the FBI, dismantled four horrific dark web networks trafficking in child sexual abuse content. Among the