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Mining needs power, and that’s where energy lobbyists step in, wiring Nevada’s future. NV Energy, our dominant provider, spent $260,000 in 2018 alone on federal issues, per reports, influencing everything from renewable mandates to rate hikes. Example: The 2019 energy choice initiative aimed to break NV Energy’s hold, letting consumers...

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...

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 face an economic hit. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (Sec. 2002) funds $100 billion for ICE to deport 1 million people yearly, targeting Nevada’s 20% immigrant workforce in hospitality and construction. A Vegas hotel like Maria’s...