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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.
The jury now will decide Trump’s fate in hush money trial, after lengthy closing arguments
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — Closing arguments in the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president concluded Tuesday, leaving the jury to now decide if Donald Trump is guilty of faking reimbursement to his personal lawyer for hush money paid to a porn star just before the 2016 presidential election. Just outside the Lower Manhattan courthouse during […] The post The jury now will decide Trump’s fate in hush money trial, after lengthy closing arguments appeared first on Nevada Current.
Vegas PBS whistleblower alleges workplace retaliation, racism
Policy, politics and progressive commentary A current employee at Vegas PBS has filed a discrimination complaint against the station, saying she’s risking her job because she wants to bring attention to “a culture of retaliation and racism.” Vegas PBS Director of Marketing Terry Chi in September filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Nevada Equal […] The post Vegas PBS whistleblower alleges workplace retaliation, racism appeared first on Nevada Current.
Summer EBT won’t go out until September
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Parents in Nevada will have to wait until September to receive benefits from a popular free food program designed to cover kids during summer vacation. Earlier this year, Nevada signed up for the first new federally funded nutrition program in decades, which established a permanent summer nutrition assistance program for children out of school for […] The post Summer EBT won’t go out until September appeared first on Nevada Current.
What QAnon supporters, butthole sunners and New Age spiritualists have in common
Policy, politics and progressive commentary After the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, former NBA player Royce White became an outspoken advocate of defunding the police. Over those ensuing months, he appeared at a number of protests and marches in Minnesota – demonstrations that conservative politicians and pundits excoriated. Four years later, White accepted the endorsement of the Minnesota […] The post What QAnon supporters, butthole sunners and New Age spiritualists have in common appeared first on Nevada Current.
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.
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