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New solar will help keep power on during scorching summer, report says
Policy, politics and progressive commentary With some parts of the country already facing heat waves, the organization in charge of setting reliability standards for the American electric grid is warning that a scorching summer could lead to a shortage of power generation in some regions. The warning comes as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there’s a 99% chance […] The post New solar will help keep power on during scorching summer, report says appeared first on Nevada Current.
Under pressure from all sides, Brown backtracks, says Yucca ‘should not be revived’
Policy, politics and progressive commentary After weeks of taking heat from opponents and critics Democrat and Republican alike for expressing a willingness to bring nuclear waste to Nevada, Republican Senate candidate Sam Brown on Saturday said that the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project should not be considered. “Over the past month, I’ve invested time speaking with engineers and experts on […] The post Under pressure from all sides, Brown backtracks, says Yucca ‘should not be revived’ appeared first on Nevada Current.
Race that could decide control of Nevada Senate features testy Democratic primary
Policy, politics and progressive commentary The Nevada State Senate district expected to have the most competitive general election race is also having one of the most cutthroat primaries, with two well-funded Democratic candidates actively campaigning and dividing support. State Senate District 5, which covers parts of Henderson, is considered the most flippable seat this year for Democrats, who are currently […] The post Race that could decide control of Nevada Senate features testy Democratic primary appeared first on Nevada Current.
Lombardo tries to hog credit for Biden administration achievements (again)
Policy, politics and progressive commentary “I’m pleased to announce the allocation of $250 million towards Middle Mile Infrastructure,” Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo said in a statement released by his office this week. “This significant investment will enhance internet connectivity in communities across Nevada that have struggled with inadequate internet access. By addressing these critical gaps, we are ensuring that all […] The post Lombardo tries to hog credit for Biden administration achievements (again) appeared first on Nevada Current.
Political novice out fundraising Bilbray-Axelrod in Democratic primary for Clark County Commission
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Hunter Cain, a veterans advocate who works in the military department of Grand Canyon University, is winning the money race against Assemblywoman Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod in the Democratic primary for Clark County Commission District C, which is being vacated by Democrat Ross Miller. The winner will take on the Republican who prevails in a three-way race […] The post Political novice out fundraising Bilbray-Axelrod in Democratic primary for Clark County Commission appeared first on Nevada Current.
Bipartisan border bill loses support, fails procedural vote in U.S. Senate
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate failed Thursday to advance a border security bill as both parties seek to hone their messages on immigration policy in the runup to November’s elections. The Senate bill failed to advance on a 43-50 procedural vote. The chamber already rejected the measure as part of a broader foreign aid package […] The post Bipartisan border bill loses support, fails procedural vote in U.S. Senate appeared first on Nevada Current.
Disillusionment leads newcomers to challenge Henderson council incumbents
Policy, politics and progressive commentary In the City of Henderson, three is a magic number. That’s how many votes it takes to prevail before the five member City Council where four members – Mayor Michelle Romero, longtime council members Dan Stewart and Dan Shaw, and new member Jim Seebock – often vote in lock step. Councilwoman Carrie Cox is the […] The post Disillusionment leads newcomers to challenge Henderson council incumbents appeared first on Nevada Current.
Barbershop chain owner, veteran challenge incumbent for North Las Vegas City Council
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Home to more than 275,000 residents, the City of North Las Vegas is the state’s fourth most populous incorporated city – behind Las Vegas, Henderson, and Reno. The nonpartisan North Las Vegas City Council includes the mayor and four members, who each represent a ward. This year, seats for two of the wards are up […] The post Barbershop chain owner, veteran challenge incumbent for North Las Vegas City Council appeared first on Nevada Current.
Nevada Secretary of State outlines timeline for counting primary election ballots
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Ahead of Nevada’s June 11 primary election, Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar outlined new guidance around when counties should start tabulating votes in order to make sure results are released as soon as possible. Nevadans have already begun receiving ballots in their mailboxes, and in-person early voting begins Saturday, May 25 and runs through Friday, […] The post Nevada Secretary of State outlines timeline for counting primary election ballots appeared first on Nevada Current.
Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — Senators from both political parties at a Wednesday hearing appeared to be on the same page about limiting presidential emergency powers, striking a bipartisan agreement that Congress should take steps this year to rework a decades-old law. The National Emergencies Act, approved during the 94th Congress, provides the president with powers they wouldn’t […] The post Wide scope of presidential emergency powers could be reined in by Congress this year appeared first on Nevada Current.
Resorts World could face massive fines in alleged money laundering case
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Three gamblers under federal investigation for their ties to illegal sports betting rings that allegedly laundered money through Las Vegas casinos lost just under $24 million at Resorts World alone since the casino opened less than three years ago, according to sources who asked not to be identified in order to provide confidential gambler information. […] The post Resorts World could face massive fines in alleged money laundering case appeared first on Nevada Current.
Lessons from Riley Gaines on participation trophies and main character syndrome
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Women’s sports rarely get the respect they deserve and very few female athletes ever break through to become household names. Stellar performances by Brittney Griner, Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes and many more have made the WNBA what it is today. But it’s not a coincidence that the arrival of Caitlin Clark, a white University of […] The post Lessons from Riley Gaines on participation trophies and main character syndrome appeared first on Nevada Current.
Trump signals he’s open to state limits on contraceptive access, then insists he’s not
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s presumptive nominee for president, suggested during a taped interview with a Pittsburgh TV news station Tuesday that he might be open to states restricting access to contraceptives, though he later appeared to backtrack. “We’re looking at that and I’m going to have a policy on that very shortly […] The post Trump signals he’s open to state limits on contraceptive access, then insists he’s not appeared first on Nevada Current.
Trump declines witness stand as testimony in his first trial concludes
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — The end of the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president is in sight as Donald Trump’s defense team rested its case Tuesday in Manhattan, where jurors have heard weeks of testimony from nearly two dozen witnesses about Trump’s alleged reimbursement of hush money meant to silence a porn star before the […] The post Trump declines witness stand as testimony in his first trial concludes appeared first on Nevada Current.
Coalition of Trump backers attacks Democrat running for state assembly by comparing her to Trump
Policy, politics and progressive commentary A coalition of business organizations are behind an attack mailer attempting to tie a progressive state Assembly candidate to former President Donald Trump, whom the groups supported in 2020. A mailer recently received by voters in Nevada State Assembly District 10 in Las Vegas claims that Democratic candidate Valerie Thomason and Trump “both hid campaign […] The post Coalition of Trump backers attacks Democrat running for state assembly by comparing her to Trump appeared first on Nevada Current.
Biden to announce 1 million claims granted for VA benefits under toxic exposure law
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is set to announce in New Hampshire on Tuesday that 1 million claims have been granted for benefits under the toxic exposure law that Congress approved less than two years ago, following the military’s use of open air burn pits in Afghanistan and Iraq. The law, approved with broad bipartisan […] The post Biden to announce 1 million claims granted for VA benefits under toxic exposure law appeared first on Nevada Current.
Trump’s corporate tax cuts paved the way for inflation
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Next year, when key provisions of President Trump’s 2017 tax breaks to the wealthy and corporations expire, we have an opportunity to get our money back. I’m not just talking about all the foregone tax revenue we’ve lost because the rich have paid so little since 2017 — though we should get that back, too. […] The post Trump’s corporate tax cuts paved the way for inflation appeared first on Nevada Current.
Prosecution rests in Trump hush money trial, after former fixer Cohen is grilled
Policy, politics and progressive commentary NEW YORK — New York state prosecutors rested their case against Donald Trump Monday after four days of testimony from their key witness, Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen, who says the former president was well aware of a hush money cover-up. The defense paints Cohen as a liar. The Manhattan criminal trial, the first ever […] The post Prosecution rests in Trump hush money trial, after former fixer Cohen is grilled appeared first on Nevada Current.
Walker River Tribe gets final $2.4M needed for clean water infrastructure project
Policy, politics and progressive commentary For years, members of the Walker River Paiute Tribe who depend on well water have been plagued by water scarcity, brought on by a lack of infrastructure and funding. Between aging pipes, pollutants and regional drought, the tribe’s existing water infrastructure has been stretched to its limits — compromising both public health and economic development. […] The post Walker River Tribe gets final $2.4M needed for clean water infrastructure project appeared first on Nevada Current.
Republican challenging Nevada Senate majority leader has ties to far right Christian group
Policy, politics and progressive commentary The Nevada Senate Republican Caucus-backed candidate hoping to unseat Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro describes herself on her website as having “a pragmatic and results-oriented approach” but has previously identified herself as a member of a right-wing Christian organization. Jill Douglass, a retiree who previously worked in financial services, is one of two Republicans running […] The post Republican challenging Nevada Senate majority leader has ties to far right Christian group appeared first on Nevada Current.
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