Economy
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Can this Nevada solar program lower your utility bills? What homeowners need to know
Nevada homeowners can explore a prepaid solar lease through Nevada BRIGHT, a clean-energy program that may reduce rooftop solar installation costs by up to 25%.
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Mixed Nevada economic news with record diesel price, unemployment drop
By Mark Robison, Reno Gazette Journal Nevada’s main candidates for governor are touting two different bits of economic news as a reason to vote for them: gas prices and unemployment. In recent days, the state keeps hitting a new record for highest diesel prices. According to auto club AAA, as of Sept. 23, diesel costs $6.85 cents…
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How much social security will Nevadans get in 2027? See forecast
The Senior Citizens League forecasts recipients could anticipate a 3.5% increase to Social Security checks in 2027. If the current forecast holds, the average Social Security check would increase by about $68.
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Study shows how much Nevada has spent on tariffs
Nevada is almost right in the middle compared with other states in terms of how much the Silver State has spent on tariffs since January 2025. Meanwhile, California and Washington, D.C. sit at the other ends of the ranking.
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Are Trump’s tax policies helping Nevadans? We broke it down
President Donald Trump heads to Red Rock Resort Aug. 5 as new data shows his tax policies raised costs for all but the wealthiest 5% of Americans.
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Prescriptions for nutrition: Nevada program connects food banks to health care
Nationally, the report found a 14% decrease in hospitalizations and an 11% drop in emergency room visit rates for patients participating in the program compared to the baseline.
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You didn’t vote for them, but three Lombardo appointees decide your NV Energy bill
Three governor-appointed commissioners approved NV Energy’s new peak demand charge. Now the attorney general and solar advocates are fighting it in court.
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Nevada workers are absorbing Trump’s SNAP, Medicaid cuts
Trump’s tax and spending law is reshaping daily life for Nevada consumers, grocers and health care workers alike.
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Unions in the Silver State say they’re excited about Aaron Ford’s agenda
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) focuses on supporting the workforce and unions in his economic development plan.
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What experts consider middle class in Nevada may surprise you
To be considered middle class in Nevada, the SmartAsset study states that you would have to make at least $54,089. For context, a person earning Nevada’s minimum wage of $12 would need to work more hours than two full-time jobs (80 hours) to be considered middle class.
