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Building on those mixed wins, reform calls grow, especially among conservatives tired of cronyism. In Nevada, proposals include tighter donation caps, post the $2 million gaming haul. Nationally, bills like the For the People Act aimed at transparency, though many see it as overreach. Unique angle: Grassroots conservative groups push...

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has launched a blistering new paid ad campaign exposing Democrat Rep. Steven Horsford for voting against critical funding for U.S. service members, turning his back on the very heroes he represents in Congress. The ad, which will run across digital platforms in Nevada’s 4th...

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...

Last week, Las Vegas once again found itself at the center of national economic policy as the House Ways and Means Committee brought its field hearing to the Silver State to spotlight President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, a transformational piece of legislation that delivers sweeping tax relief for...

Energy’s state games? They’re peanuts compared to how federal lobbying casts long shadows over Nevada. Big spenders in D.C. shape rules that dictate our industries, from mining permits to gaming taxes. In 2024, total federal lobbying topped $4.5 billion, with Nevada interests like Ormat geothermal lobbying for green tax credits,...

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...