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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.
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.
History says tariffs rarely work, but Biden’s 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs could defy the trend
Policy, politics and progressive commentary In June 2019, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden tweeted: “Trump doesn’t get the basics. He thinks his tariffs are being paid by China. Any freshman econ student could tell you that the American people are paying his tariffs.” Fast-forward five years to May 2024, and President Biden has announced a hike in tariffs on a variety […] The post History says tariffs rarely work, but Biden’s 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs could defy the trend appeared first on Nevada Current.
Southern Nevada food insecurity increased last year, Three Square says
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Food insecurity climbed across Southern Nevada last year with an estimated one in five children uncertain where their next meal is coming from, according to the latest findings from Three Square Food Bank. Data released Thursday as part of the Feeding America’s 2024 Map the Meal Gap Study comes after food pantries and services providers […] The post Southern Nevada food insecurity increased last year, Three Square says appeared first on Nevada Current.
U.S. House panel debates voting by noncitizens, which is already illegal
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — Republicans on the U.S. House Administration Committee argued at a Thursday hearing that there is a need for legislative action to bar noncitizens from voting in federal elections — even though voting by noncitizens in federal elections is extremely rare and already illegal. “American elections are for American citizens and we intend to keep […] The post U.S. House panel debates voting by noncitizens, which is already illegal appeared first on Nevada Current.
Complaint alleges Wolfson violating ethics law by appearing in daughter’s campaign ad
Policy, politics and progressive commentary A complaint filed with the Nevada Ethics Commission against Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson alleges Wolfson violated state law by appearing in a campaign ad for his daughter, Rebecca, a candidate in the race for Las Vegas Municipal Judge. The district attorney, in the ad that is running on television and on social media, […] The post Complaint alleges Wolfson violating ethics law by appearing in daughter’s campaign ad appeared first on Nevada Current.
U.S. Senate GOP tries to block states from spending some of their COVID relief cash
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday rejected efforts to roll back guidance from the Treasury Department regarding how state and local governments can spend funding approved by Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 46-49 vote on the Congressional Review Act resolution ended an attempt by several GOP senators to block the Biden administration from […] The post U.S. Senate GOP tries to block states from spending some of their COVID relief cash appeared first on Nevada Current.
Regent challenges Democratic incumbent in State Senate District 4
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Democratic state Sen. Dina Neal is facing a challenge from a higher education regent in a primary race where the outcome will determine who represents the district for the next four years. SD4 is a heavily Democratic district encompassing part of North Las Vegas. No Republicans filed for the seat, which means the winner of […] The post Regent challenges Democratic incumbent in State Senate District 4 appeared first on Nevada Current.
CNN sets first Biden-Trump presidential debate for June 27 in Atlanta
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — CNN announced on Wednesday morning that it will host a debate between President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at the network’s Atlanta studios on June 27. CNN said there would be no audience present for the debate and moderators will be announced later. A second debate will be hosted […] The post CNN sets first Biden-Trump presidential debate for June 27 in Atlanta appeared first on Nevada Current.
Berkley, Seaman leading field of 14 vying in Las Vegas mayor’s race
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Former Congresswoman Shelley Berkley and Las Vegas City Councilwoman Victoria Seaman are the frontrunners in a crowded race for Las Vegas mayor, according to a poll released last month that shows Berkley with 16%, slightly ahead of Seaman with 12%, and Councilman Cedric Crear with 7%. The Current spoke with Berkley, a Democrat, and Seaman, […] The post Berkley, Seaman leading field of 14 vying in Las Vegas mayor’s race appeared first on Nevada Current.
Standardized testing is a flawed yardstick for assessing educational success
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Listening recently to a local political candidate denigrate public education in Nevada was very disheartening. Not because of character flaws or perceived inability of the candidate. He, like most voters, believes that national and state school rankings based on standardized test scores accurately measure school quality and effectiveness. Improving public education seems to be on […] The post Standardized testing is a flawed yardstick for assessing educational success appeared first on Nevada Current.
New federal rule will overhaul transmission planning as electric grid strains
Policy, politics and progressive commentary A divided Federal Energy Regulatory Commission this week issued a long-awaited overhaul of how regional electric transmission lines are planned and paid for, a move cheered by clean power groups but blasted by a conservative commissioner who said it was driven by “special interests” and exceeds the commission’s authority. The commission’s final rule on transmission […] The post New federal rule will overhaul transmission planning as electric grid strains appeared first on Nevada Current.
Rosen, Lee make list of most bipartisan members of Congress
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — Two Nevadans, both Democrats, were among the most bipartisan members of Congress last year, according to a newly released analysis. Jacky Rosen ranked as the 6th most bipartisan senator, and Susie Lee ranked as the 7th most bipartisan member of the House, according to rankings compiled by the Lugar Center and the McCourt […] The post Rosen, Lee make list of most bipartisan members of Congress appeared first on Nevada Current.
One-shot federal funding for NV behavioral health services is winding down. Now what?
Policy, politics and progressive commentary As local governments in Nevada have used one-shot federal recovery relief dollars toward mental and behavioral health services, city and county officials stressed the importance for state lawmakers to figure out a sustainable funding source. During Monday’s Interim Committee of Health and Human Service, officials from Clark County, Washoe County, the City of Las Vegas […] The post One-shot federal funding for NV behavioral health services is winding down. Now what? appeared first on Nevada Current.
U.S. is way stingier with maternity leave and child care than the rest of the world
Policy, politics and progressive commentary In most American families led by couples, both parents are in the workforce. Almost three-quarters of American mothers with children under 18 work. At the same time, nearly 1 in 4 U.S. children are being raised by single moms. Yet child care is generally unaffordable, and paid leave is not available to most U.S. parents. […] The post U.S. is way stingier with maternity leave and child care than the rest of the world appeared first on Nevada Current.
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