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Part 4: Digging Deep, Nevada’s Mining Lobby Hold

July 29, 2025 6:00 amJuly 30, 2025 12:55 am

Like gaming’s casino kings, mining lobbyists play a gritty game, rooted in Nevada’s veins of gold and lithium. They’ve shaped policies that keep the state a top U.S. producer, but at what environmental and taxpayer cost? Nevada mines over 80% of U.S. gold, and lobbyists ensure it stays that way....

Part 3: Gaming the System, Nevada’s Casino Kings

July 28, 2025 1:00 pmAugust 8, 2025 2:06 pm

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...

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...

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,...

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