Elections
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Jimmy Kimmel in Las Vegas: Donald Trump’s father used to tip mine a nickel for serving him breakfast
Kimmel was campaigning with Nevada Democratic US Sen. Jacky Rosen, and for the first time, publicly told a story to Culinary Union workers about the poor tipping etiquette of Fred Trump. Long before late night television host Jimmy Kimmel became a household name as a comedian or awards show host, he spent the bulk of…
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DJ Miss Parker will spin tunes at a Las Vegas polling location on Election Day
Teri Parker wanted to become a dentist, but when she worked in a dentist’s office, she realized it wasn’t for her. She became a fitness instructor, but she didn’t enjoy that job, either. Next she became a bottle-service girl in a Las Vegas day club, waiting on VIPs and the DJs who were spinning tunes…
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Local DJs to provide the soundtrack at Nevada polls Nov. 5
Who knew democracy could be this much fun? At polling sites in cities throughout Nevada on Election Day, Nov. 5, voters may find themselves dancing in line, with local DJs providing the beat. DJs at the Polls, a national, non-partisan get-out-the-vote group, promises to keep the day upbeat and harmonious, providing more than 3,500 DJs…
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Obama rallies Las Vegas voters in support of Kamala Harris as early voting gets underway
Obama called on voters to make their voices heard and to elect a president who would work to solve problems and make their lives better, not seek to divide them.
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Election officials vs. election observers vs. election campaigners: What’s the difference?
Election officials, observers, and campaigners have very specific jobs throughout the election process. Here’s what you need to know about each.
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Your F-150 or Camry could cost tens of thousands of dollars more under Trump’s tariff plan
Trump’s proposed tariff of between 100% and 2,000% on foreign-made cars entering the US would raise prices on both domestic and imported cars and “likely send thousands of US workers to the unemployment line,” according to Howard Gleckman, a senior fellow in the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center at the Urban Institute.
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Commentary: Nevada’s fake electors outnumber Nevada’s noncitizen voters
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and national and state Republican organizations have sued Nevada, alleging noncitizens could be voting in the state. The suit does not document or even allege a single specific instance of a noncitizen voting in Nevada.
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Coalition of Nevada organizations argue Question 3 would make voting harder and disenfranchise voters
The groups opposing the measure have expressed concern that the reforms included in Question 3 could actually lead to voters being disenfranchised by making voting more confusing and time-consuming. A series of studies suggests those concerns are valid.
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‘It would help all of us a lot’: Nevada mom excited by Harris’ plan to expand child tax credit
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has proposed increasing the child tax credit to $6,000 annually for newborns, $3,600 for children ages one to six, and $3,000 for children six and over. Such a proposal could make a huge difference for Nevada mom Rocelia Mendoza.
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‘I want you to be able to get ahead’: Harris makes her case to Latino voters in Univision town hall
Undecided Latinos told Harris what’s worrying them and asked about her plans in a televised town hall. Harris said she was focused on addressing price gouging, expanding the Child Tax Credit, and building more affordable housing to help lower the cost of living.
