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Nevada Issues Partial SNAP Benefits to Nearly 200,000 Households After Federal Funding Delay

Wednesday, November 5 by Nick Bonsanto

Almost 200,000 Nevada households received partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Wednesday after a federal funding lapse delayed payments nationwide. The Nevada Division of Social Services transmitted $29 million to more than 196,000 eligible households, following updated guidance from the U.S. Department... Read More.

Nevada Lawmakers Propose Emergency SNAP Replacement to Protect Food Aid During Federal Shutdown

Tuesday, November 4 by Nick Bonsanto

Nevada Senate Democrats have announced a contingency plan to address the suspension of federal SNAP (food stamp) benefits in the state, which has left nearly 500,000 Nevadans at risk of losing food assistance due to the federal government shutdown. If Governor Joe Lombardo calls a... Read More.

Nevada SNAP Faces Funding Threat as Federal Shutdown Blocks State Aid

Tuesday, October 28 by Nick Bonsanto

Summary of Nevada SNAP Funding Crisis Amid Federal Shutdown Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Nevada’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which aids nearly half-a-million residents, is at risk of running out of funds. Federal rules prevent the state from directly funding SNAP, leaving... Read More.

Miami Heat Guard Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups Arrested in Federal Sports Betting Probe

Thursday, October 23 by Nick Bonsanto

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, according to sources familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press. The specific charges have not yet... Read More.

Las Vegas Strip Club Offers Free Lap Dances to Federal Workers During Government Shutdown

Thursday, October 16 by Nick Bonsanto

A popular Las Vegas gentlemen’s club, Crazy Horse 3, is offering a unique form of relief to unpaid or furloughed federal employees affected by the government shutdown. On Wednesday, Oct. 15, the club will launch “Strippers Against Shutdowns,” which includes complimentary admission and one... Read More.

Federal Land Control Stalls Southern Nevada Growth and Real Estate Development

Sunday, September 28 by Nick Bonsanto

The Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act (SNPLMA), passed by Congress in 1998, was intended to facilitate the transfer of federal lands within Clark County to the private sector for development. However, according to Mike Ford, a former Bureau of Land Management (BLM) official... Read More.

Las Vegas Woman Faces Federal Charges After Disturbance on American Airlines Flight

Saturday, September 20 by Nick Bonsanto

A woman identified as Ketty J. Dilone of Las Vegas is facing federal charges after an incident aboard American Airlines flight 2470, which originated in the Dominican Republic and landed in Las Vegas following a layover in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to a criminal... Read More.

Nevada Pharmacies Unable to Offer New COVID-19 Vaccines Pending Federal Recommendation

Thursday, September 4 by Nick Bonsanto

Nevada pharmacies are currently unable to administer the newly authorized COVID-19 vaccines due to state regulations requiring a federal health agency recommendation, which has not yet been issued. When customers attempt to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment at major pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, or... Read More.

Federal Judge Halts Clark County’s Airbnb Regulations Amid Legal Battle

Saturday, August 30 by Nick Bonsanto

A federal judge has temporarily blocked new rules in Clark County regarding short-term rental listings on platforms like Airbnb, pending the outcome of a federal lawsuit. The ruling was based on a preliminary injunction that favors the plaintiffs, who argued that the county's regulations... Read More.

Nevada Solar Expansion at Risk from Increased Federal Oversight, Governor Warns

Thursday, August 7 by Nick Bonsanto

Nevada's solar energy expansion may face challenges due to increased oversight from the Interior Department, as expressed by Governor Joe Lombardo in a recent letter to the Trump administration. The governor highlighted concerns over a directive requiring Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to personally approve... Read More.

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