Politics
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Here’s what Trump promised to do on ‘Day One.’ Now that he and Republicans have total power in DC, will he?
The president-elect should be able to, in theory, implement his “Day One” plans. The big question is – will he actually do what he’s proposed? Or will he, as he’s indicated in recent weeks, walk back some of those promises, reverse course, or just ignore them altogether?
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‘No Tax on Tips Act’ introduced in Congress with help from Nevada delegation
Cutting taxes on tips became a cornerstone campaign issue last year for both President-elect Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, after Trump announced the proposal during a campaign stop in Las Vegas. Federal lawmakers on Thursday introduced new bipartisan legislation that would eliminate federal income taxes on tipped income — a measure already supported by…
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Four takeaways from Gov. Joe Lombardo’s State of the State address
In unveiling his $12.7 billion executive budget, Nevada’s Republican governor outlined the need for bipartisan solutions to bring down prices and bolster public safety and education. Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is asking lawmakers to consider proposals that would allocate more than $1 billion for new housing developments, give pay raises to public school and…
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Las Vegas man sentenced for voting twice in 2020 election
A Nevada man who pleaded guilty last year to voting once in Las Vegas and again 10 days later in a small Arizona town could face up to 36 months in prison if he violates the terms of his probation. A Nevada resident has been convicted for casting multiple ballots during the 2020 election, according…
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Biden admin moves to shield Nevada public lands from mining with support of tribes, local leaders
In one of President Biden’s last moves in office, his administration has moved to protect 269,000 acres of public land in Nevada from a proposed lithium mine that opponents said would have jeopardized nearby wildlife and water for local towns and tribes. The Biden administration on Tuesday announced new protections for nearly 270,000 acres of…
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Feds approve Nevada public option health insurance plans
In becoming the third state to offer publicly-available health care plans, officials say residents can soon expect lower premiums and improved quality of health care throughout the Silver State. By Dana Gentry, Nevada Current Public option health insurance plans, offered at lower costs than the plans available through the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, will…
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Nevada advocates disappointed after lawmakers support bill targeting undocumented people
Despite opposition from local immigration and civil rights organizations, who say the bill would strip migrants of due process, the Laken Riley Act sailed through Congress with bipartisan support last week.
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Many fear help for Nevada water conservation will dry up under Trump
Despite billions from the Inflation Reduction Act going to benefit Nevada, President-elect Donald Trump and conservative fiscal hawks may pursue a partial or full repeal once Trump takes office, according to lawmakers. As a series of wildfires in Southern California in recent days have illustrated the devastating impacts of a historic decades-long drought caused by…
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Las Vegas resort offers discounted rooms to California residents impacted by wildfires
A spokesperson from Resorts World Las Vegas told The Nevadan in a statement it would offer Californians affected by the Los Angeles wildfires a 35% discount on rooms from Jan. 9-17. A Las Vegas Strip resort is offering a discounted rate to Southern California residents forced to evacuate their homes due a series of fast-moving…
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Rosen-backed bill to connect veterans with benefits signed into law
The new law will give $10 million annually to the US Department of Veteran Affairs to increase outreach efforts to help former servicemembers get benefits they’re entitled to. Bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Nevada Democratic US Sen. Jacky Rosen to bolster outreach efforts by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and alert former servicemembers of…
