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Part 20: Tariffs Raise Nevada’s Shopping Bills

July 28, 2025 6:00 amAugust 8, 2025 4:20 am

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...

Part 2: Crafting Policy, The Art of Influence

July 27, 2025 12:00 pmAugust 7, 2025 3:29 am

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...

Part 19: School Choice Empowers Nevada Parents

July 27, 2025 6:00 amAugust 6, 2025 4:39 am

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%....

Behind the Curtain: How Lobbyists Pull the Strings in Nevada Politics – And Why It Matters to You

July 26, 2025 12:00 pmAugust 5, 2025 2:10 am

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...

Part 18: Education Cuts Hurt Nevada Schools

July 26, 2025 6:00 amJuly 26, 2025 9:09 am

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,...

Part 17: Child Tax Credit Boosts Nevada Families

July 25, 2025 6:00 amJuly 25, 2025 11:43 pm

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...

Part 16: Healthcare Price Hikes Hit Nevadans

July 24, 2025 6:00 amJuly 25, 2025 1:41 am

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,...