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Free direct filing of federal taxes may be offered soon throughout the U.S.
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — Taxpayers across the United States could be guaranteed a free public option to file federal tax returns online as the Internal Revenue Service announced plans Thursday to make its Direct File program permanent. The pilot program offered in 12 states from March to April drew roughly 140,000 accepted returns this filing season and […] The post Free direct filing of federal taxes may be offered soon throughout the U.S. appeared first on Nevada Current.
Fauci defends his work on COVID-19, says he has an ‘open mind’ on its origins
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci defended his decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, testifying before Congress about his work on the virus as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during two presidencies. House Republicans who called the hearing grilled Fauci during the contentious three-hour session about the origins of […] The post Fauci defends his work on COVID-19, says he has an ‘open mind’ on its origins appeared first on Nevada Current.
Unionized iron workers warn contractors they won’t rest until bosses negotiate contract
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Ellisel Artero and Oscar Castillo both work in the scorching Las Vegas heat every summer, installing the steel bars and cables that reinforce buildings in one of the nation’s largest tourist hubs. Neither have retirement savings, employer-provided health insurance, or vacation days. Another thing both men have in common is they work for one of […] The post Unionized iron workers warn contractors they won’t rest until bosses negotiate contract appeared first on Nevada Current.
Unlicensed medical director of Nevada prison system on leave, facing termination
Policy, politics and progressive commentary The medical director of the Nevada Department of Corrections, Dr. Kenneth Williams, who lacks a medical license in the state, is on administrative leave, prison officials confirmed. Deputy Director Kristina Shea said during a phone interview Friday the state has issued a mandate to Williams. “He needs to be able to prove that he has […] The post Unlicensed medical director of Nevada prison system on leave, facing termination appeared first on Nevada Current.
NV lawmakers urged to stop letting courts charge fees for public defenders
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Though people have a constitutional right to legal representation, an antiquated Nevada law allows for some to be charged a fee for using a public defender. The law is unevenly applied, state lawmakers were told Friday, and use of it depends on the judge or court. Nick Shepack, the Nevada deputy director of the Fines […] The post NV lawmakers urged to stop letting courts charge fees for public defenders appeared first on Nevada Current.
Trump’s troubled track record with Nevada Republican Senate candidates
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Next weekend convicted felon Donald Trump is scheduled to be in Las Vegas for a fundraiser hosted by area construction equipment mogul, Republican megadonor, and full-on megaMAGAhead Don Ahern. That’s three days before the Nevada primary’s Election Day, but voting has already started of course and many, maybe most, people will have already voted by […] The post Trump’s troubled track record with Nevada Republican Senate candidates appeared first on Nevada Current.
Some providers will offer low-cost internet even as federal program ends, White House says
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — With Friday marking the official last day of the pandemic-era Affordable Connectivity Program, the Biden administration is spotlighting commitments from over a dozen internet service providers to offer plans at $30 or less to low-income households through 2024. This comes as Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the short-term program had to […] The post Some providers will offer low-cost internet even as federal program ends, White House says appeared first on Nevada Current.
SEIU celebrates $16 home care worker minimum wage, readies to lobby for $20
Policy, politics and progressive commentary SEIU Local 1107 on Thursday unveiled its new legislative priorities for home care workers. Most prominent among them: setting their minimum hourly wage at $20. The union in recent years has pushed to increase pay rates for the workforce whose average wage had hovered around $11 for nearly a decade. Last year, Nevada state lawmakers […] The post SEIU celebrates $16 home care worker minimum wage, readies to lobby for $20 appeared first on Nevada Current.
U.S. Supreme Court chief declines to discuss Alito flag uproar, ethics with Senate Dems
Policy, politics and progressive commentary U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. told leading Democrats on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday he will not meet with them to discuss the court’s code of ethics, following revelations of displays of politically oriented flags at the homes of Justice Samuel Alito. Individual justices will continue to decide their own […] The post U.S. Supreme Court chief declines to discuss Alito flag uproar, ethics with Senate Dems appeared first on Nevada Current.
Nevada pols react to Trump guilty verdict
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Several Nevada candidates and elected officials issued statements – and several didn’t – following the announcement Thursday that a New York jury found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up payments to a porn star to keep her quiet before the 2016 election. Among Democrats issuing statements Thursday […] The post Nevada pols react to Trump guilty verdict appeared first on Nevada Current.
Trump found guilty on all felony counts in NY hush money trial
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — Jurors in a New York state court on Thursday found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to a porn star ultimately to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. The first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president wrapped up […] The post Trump found guilty on all felony counts in NY hush money trial appeared first on Nevada Current.
ACLU: Jails in compliance with voting law
Policy, politics and progressive commentary After threatening to sue multiple municipal jails for failing to comply with voting access law passed in 2023, the ACLU of Nevada announced Thursday that several jails throughout the state are fully compliant. The ACLU on Thursday identified detention centers in North Las Vegas, Henderson, Clark County, Washoe County, Carson City and Mineral County as […] The post ACLU: Jails in compliance with voting law appeared first on Nevada Current.
Pill press molds used to produce illicit fentanyl targeted in legislation in Congress
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON – Bipartisan legislation pushed in both chambers of Congress aims to stop illegal fentanyl production and trafficking by focusing on the machinery used to manufacture pills. The Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates, or CAST, Act would redefine the criminal penalty for producing counterfeit drugs using a pill press. Counterfeiting drugs is already illegal as outlined […] The post Pill press molds used to produce illicit fentanyl targeted in legislation in Congress appeared first on Nevada Current.
U.S. House speaker reverses on radiation compensation bill
Policy, politics and progressive commentary U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s office on Wednesday scrapped a proposal to extend a compensation program for victims of radiation exposure without expanding it to thousands of Americans across nine states. In a statement that came less than four hours after Johnson’s office said a proposal to expand the program was too expensive, a spokesperson […] The post U.S. House speaker reverses on radiation compensation bill appeared first on Nevada Current.
A $156M federal grant will soon make community solar in NV a reality
Policy, politics and progressive commentary While rooftop solar has exploded in popularity among households looking to invest in renewable energy while saving money on electricity, high upfront costs have prevented lower-income residents from embracing the carbon saving technology. But a $156 million federal grant to boost solar adoption for low-income Nevadan’s over the next five years offers a chance to […] The post A $156M federal grant will soon make community solar in NV a reality appeared first on Nevada Current.
Has Team Lombardo solved another Republican Southern Nevada math problem?
Policy, politics and progressive commentary “Seattle liberal Marty O’Donnell” is how Drew Johnson describes his main opponent in the Republican primary to challenge Democratic Rep. Susie Lee in Nevada’s third congressional district. The consultants behind Joe Lombardo’s successful 2022 campaign for governor are probably fine with that. They’re advising O’Donnell, and Lombardo has endorsed him. If their guy wins the primary, […] The post Has Team Lombardo solved another Republican Southern Nevada math problem? appeared first on Nevada Current.
After years of reports and complaints, Havasupai pack animals still in peril, say activists
Policy, politics and progressive commentary When Californian Diane Phillips returned home from her trip to the Grand Canyon last year, her first impulse was to put up billboards notifying others of what she witnessed. “I just thought if we let everybody see what is really going on, we could stop the abuse of these animals,” she said of the pack […] The post After years of reports and complaints, Havasupai pack animals still in peril, say activists appeared first on Nevada Current.
Financing, zoning, not federal land access, are what will expand affordable housing, experts say
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Nevada’s housing crisis isn’t new, nor is the push by local and state elected officials to open up federal land beyond city limits to build more affordable units. Yet land availability is just one part of the equation, and experts say the state would be better served focusing on permanent funding for affordable housing projects […] The post Financing, zoning, not federal land access, are what will expand affordable housing, experts say appeared first on Nevada Current.
Lake Mead to benefit from $99M grant for water recycling project
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Federal resource managers announced $99 million in funding for a large-scale water recycling project that will save enough water in Lake Mead to serve nearly 500,000 households in Southern California and Southern Nevada annually. The Department of the Interior announced Tuesday that the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California will receive millions in funding for […] The post Lake Mead to benefit from $99M grant for water recycling project appeared first on Nevada Current.
Rolling the dice on rail safety: Nevada’s high-stakes legislative gamble
Policy, politics and progressive commentary As ambitious rail projects like Brightline West push forward, Nevada stands at a critical crossroads in terms of infrastructure growth and rail safety. It’s been a year since Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed Assembly Bill 456—a bill that aimed to strengthen rail safety protocols—and the risks that haunt our tracks are not just lingering; they are […] The post Rolling the dice on rail safety: Nevada’s high-stakes legislative gamble appeared first on Nevada Current.
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