SNAP crisis: Nevadans to face extra stress amid impending holidays
Nevada State Senators propose SNAP alternative as benefits run dry.
Nov
2025
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Naoka Foreman
Naoka Foreman is a thoughtful and colorful storyteller who’s blazed a trail that few can claim in Nevada. Her non-traditional journalistic journey started when she founded News, From The Margin in 2019, which specializes in community journalism to address critical news gaps in Las Vegas. Naoka has an M.A. in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. While employed at the Indy, she spearheaded a timely community news event which sparked collaboration with Vegas PBS. She also earned several awards her first year full time reporting.
Oct
2025
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Madres en Nevada temen por el acceso a la salud de sus familias ante los recortes del partido Republicano
Cerca de un billón de dólares en recortes a Medicaid y la posible pérdida de los créditos fiscales que subsidian los planes del Affordable Care Act (ACA) podrían afectar la capacidad de miles de Nevadenses de acceder a atención médica asequible.
Oct
2025
22
School choice and low funding create enrollment vacuum for Nevada public schools
As the educational landscape adjusts to structural changes like reduced federal funding, expanded school choice, and charters, enrollment in low-ranking schools plummets.
Oct
2025
17
Henderson “No Kings” rally organizers want to build community
Local organizations hope for peacefulness, equality, and compassion ahead of “No Kings” protests across Nevada and the nation.
Oct
2025
14
Nevadan moms worry about health care access for their families amid Republican cuts
Roughly $1 trillion in looming Medicaid cuts and the expected loss of tax credits for Affordable Care Act insurance plans could deal a significant blow to Nevadans’ ability to get affordable care.
Oct
2025
3
Nevada wants to build more ADUs. Will they actually solve the state’s housing crisis?
Accessory dwelling units have vocal backers in Nevada, but the experiences of other states casts doubt on whether they can solve the housing crisis.
Sep
2025
22
What would a government shutdown mean for Nevada?
As a federal shutdown looms, Congressional Democrats hold out for a better deal for their constituents.
Sep
2025
17
En Nevada, la industria del turismo sostiene la economía, pero no a sus trabajadores
Los empleados de hoteles, restaurantes, bares y centros de entretenimiento representan casi una cuarta parte de la fuerza laboral del estado. Sin embargo, a la vez, son quienes reciben los salarios más bajos de Nevada.
Sep
2025
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Nevada’s biggest industry can’t afford to live
Leisure and hospitality workers in Nevada struggle to make ends meet.
Sep
2025
10
Nevada to be hit hard by SNAP cuts
As SNAP cuts loom, rising unemployment rates could drive up food support demands, highlighting a stark divide between federal policies and local needs.
