Opinion

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...