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The ‘So-Called’ Inflation Reduction Act

August 15, 2022 10:00 amAugust 22, 2022 11:14 am

Vulnerable Nevada Democrats have publicly praised the Inflation Reduction Act by claiming that their vote in support of the act will solve a myriad of economic and climate issues. On Friday, the Democratic majority passed the massive $740 billion piece of legislation which will now head to President Biden’s desk...

Dem Nevada Blogger Fears A Deep Red Wave

August 12, 2022 11:54 amAugust 15, 2022 10:01 am

When Jon Ralston of the Nevada Independent fears a broad and deep Red Wave, Nevada Democratic’s should feel as uncomfortable as they do when they look at their polling numbers. Ralston has been tracking voter registration numbers throughout the state and has signaled, in multiple updates, that there is a...

Kamala Harris Meets With Unions and State Dems in Las Vegas

August 11, 2022 11:58 amAugust 15, 2022 9:10 am

Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the United Steelworkers’ annual convention held at the MGM Grand Casino. After her speech, she met privately with Culinary Local 226 and held a roundtable with Nevada Democratic lawmakers on abortion rights. Noticeably absent were Governor Sisolak, Senator Cortez Masto and Representatives Susie Lee and...

The Globe Investigates: Incline Village General Improvement District

August 10, 2022 2:09 pmAugust 18, 2022 10:31 am

This past April, The Nevada Globe was contacted by concerned Nevadans and family members after numerous open records requests were ignored or challenged by the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID). Initially, their concerns were related to the continued resistance by IVGID to provide detailed financial documents. In the spirit...

Democrats Seek To Flip Washoe County Commission

August 9, 2022 3:48 pmAugust 16, 2022 9:18 am

As reported by The Globe, the Washoe County Commission race was a highly-charged political spectacle with rival PACs and lawsuits–one of which resulted in Commissioner Bob Lucey losing his effort to boot Republican rival Mike Clark from the ballot. In a surprise upset, Clark defeated Lucy and received 57 percent of...

Nevada Surpasses $1 Billion In SNAP benefits

August 9, 2022 12:40 pmAugust 9, 2022 3:49 pm

According to a report by KTNV, Nevada passed the $1 billion threshold in cumulative benefits issued under the emergency allotment for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Nevada households on SNAP have received an increase to their benefits every month since April 2020...

Nevada Democrats Unanimously Support The ‘Inflation Reduction Act’

August 8, 2022 12:39 pmAugust 9, 2022 12:42 pm

Over the weekend, Senate Democrats unanimously voted to pass the “Inflation Reduction Act” with Vice President Kamala Harris delivering the tie-breaking vote. Prior to this Democratic legislative victory, Sen. Cortez Masto had only mentioned inflation once back in March 2020. During a fundraiser last year, Rep. Susie Lee stated, “I...