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USDA Cuts Funding for Key Nevada Food Programs Impacting Schools and Food Banks

Wednesday, March 26 by Nick Bonsanto

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has decided to end funding for two key programs that supported local food sourcing in Nevada schools and food banks, as part of efforts to reduce federal spending. The Nevada Department of Agriculture received termination notices for the... Read More.

Real Water Faces $3 Billion Verdict in Nevada Liver Failure Case

Saturday, March 22 by Nick Bonsanto

A jury has delivered a significant verdict against Real Water, awarding more than $3 billion in a civil trial linked to a Southern Nevada liver failure outbreak and at least one death. This is the third multibillion-dollar verdict against the company, following previous awards... Read More.

Nevada Bill Proposes Mandatory Daily Room Cleanings in Large Hotels

Wednesday, March 19 by Nick Bonsanto

A bill introduced in the Nevada state Senate is aiming to mandate daily room cleanings in hotels with over 200 rooms in Clark and Washoe counties. Senate Bill 360, also known as the Hotel Safety Act, was brought forward by Sen. Lori Rogich and... Read More.

Nevada Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Boost Drone Defense for Nuclear Security

Tuesday, March 18 by Nick Bonsanto

Nevada Representatives Susie Lee and Mark Amodei are set to introduce the Nuclear Ecosystem Drone Defense Act, a legislative measure designed to enhance the protection of the United States' nuclear assets against drone threats. This initiative aims to extend the authority of the U.S.... Read More.

Bernie Sanders and AOC Join Nevada Town Hall on Fighting Oligarchy

Monday, March 17 by Nick Bonsanto

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are joining Nevada Rep. Steven Horsford for a town meeting titled "Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here" in North Las Vegas. The event is scheduled for Thursday at 1 p.m. at Craig Ranch Amphitheater, with doors... Read More.

Nevada Man Sues for $100 Million Over False Trump Assassination Accusation

Thursday, March 13 by Nick Bonsanto

Vem Miller, a Nevada man and supporter of former President Donald Trump, has filed a federal lawsuit after being accused of attempting to assassinate Trump near a rally in Coachella Valley, Riverside County, California, in October 2024. According to the complaint, Miller informed a... Read More.

Nevada Minimum Wage Workers Struggle to Afford Housing Despite Wage Increase

Tuesday, March 11 by Nick Bonsanto

A recent report highlights the challenges faced by minimum wage workers in Nevada, where they need to work 96 hours a week to afford a median-priced apartment independently. This is a slight improvement from January 2024 when 97 hours were needed, reflecting a 1%... Read More.

Nevada Homeownership Struggles Amid National Trends and Migration Shifts

Monday, March 10 by Nick Bonsanto

A recent report from Property Shark, utilizing U.S. Census Bureau data, highlights Nevada's homeownership rates and compares them to national trends. Nevada ranks fourth from the bottom in owner-occupied homes, with 60.4% of homes owner-occupied, trailing the national average of 65.2%. Washington, D.C. (39.1%),... Read More.

Nevada Pushes for Year-Round Standard Time with Lock the Clock Act

Sunday, March 9 by Nick Bonsanto

The debate over daylight saving time has reignited in Nevada, where legislators are proposing to adopt standard time year-round. This move is encapsulated in the "Lock the Clock Act," spearheaded by Assemblymember Selena La Rue Hatch and state Sen. Robin Titus. If passed, the... Read More.

Nevada Leaders Urge Governor to Hire Laid-Off Federal Workers Amid Unemployment Concerns

Thursday, March 6 by Nick Bonsanto

Nevada Assembly leaders have urged Governor Joe Lombardo to consider recruiting laid-off federal employees for vacant state positions. The request, outlined in a letter from key Democratic Assembly members, is in response to federal worker layoffs and Nevada's high unemployment rate of 5.7% as... Read More.

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