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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,...

Our 20-part series, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Nevada’s Wins and Losses, celebrates state control. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (Sec. 2401) gives Nevada Medicaid block grants, letting 700,000 enrollees benefit from tailored programs. Carson City doctor Lisa prioritizes rural clinics, cutting wait times 20%. In 2016, Tennessee’s block grants saved...

Our 20-part series, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Nevada’s Wins and Losses, highlights relief for Nevada’s budget. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (Sec. 2001) allocates $46.5 billion for a U.S.-Mexico wall, potentially cutting illegal immigration costs, estimated at $1 billion yearly for Nevada’s services. A Clark County school like Jane’s,...

In our 20-part series, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Nevada’s Wins and Losses, we face a fiscal storm. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (Sec. 4001) raises the debt ceiling by $5 trillion, adding $3.3–$4.1 trillion to the deficit by 2034. Nevada’s 1.4 million taxpayers could face future tax hikes. Reno...

In our 20-part series, Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Nevada’s Wins and Losses, we confront a threat to 400,000 SNAP recipients. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (Sec. 2502) forces Nevada to pay 5–15% of SNAP costs if error rates exceed 6% starting 2028. The CBO warns 3 million could lose...