Politics
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Pharmacies expand access to abortion pills under new Biden policy
Although these pharmacies dispensing the drug marks a victory for reproductive freedom, a looming Supreme Court case could cut off access to the medication in states where abortion is still legal.
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Trump’s rhetoric grows more violent as he builds 2024 primary lead
In recent months, Donald Trump has called for the execution of a US military official, mocked the assault of an 83-year-old man, used rhetoric that echoes Hitler’s Mein Kampf, and verbally attacked prosecutors and judges.
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Op-ed: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month should extend to the ballot box
“Our election officials have a duty and responsibility to disseminate accurate and trustworthy information in the languages we speak,” Mary Janet Ramos, senior campaign manager for All Voting is Local Nevada writes in an op-ed.
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Biden moves to ban all junk fees and hidden charges for Nevadans
“[These] charges are taking real money out of the pockets of American families. These junk fees can add up to hundreds of dollars, weighing down family budgets, making it harder to pay family bills,” President Biden said on Wednesday.
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Nevada seniors tout savings from Inflation Reduction Act at event with Sen. Rosen
Senator Rosen supported passing the Inflation Reduction Act, which implemented a $35 monthly cap on out-of-pocket insulin costs for seniors on Medicare Part D. The cap went into effect in January 2023 and the law is now helping Nevadans like Berman save money on life-saving medication.
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Former North Las Vegas mayor running for Congress as Republican
Former mayor of North Las Vegas John Jay Lee this week announced he will run for Nevada’s fourth congressional district, a position currently held by Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford.
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Nevadans get financial relief as Biden cancels more student debt
This round of debt relief will eliminate the debt of 125,000 borrowers nationwide: 22,000 with disabilities, 51,000 through an income-driven repayment plan, and 53,000 through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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Nevada seniors to see lower drug costs as Medicare price negotiations advance
The provision, signed into law by President Biden, will significantly lower out-of-pocket drug costs for many of the over 427,000 Nevada seniors enrolled in Medicare Part D coverage.
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Op-ed: Street vendors are the heart and soul of our community
Many Nevada families rely on street vending to make ends meet. In an op-ed, Clark County resident Samuel Cano shares his family’s vending story and celebrates the importance of Senate Bill 92, which will help bring vendors out of the shadows.
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What the 2024 Republican candidates are saying about abortion bans
The Republican presidential primary field is full of anti-abortion candidates, but amid massive electoral backlash to abortion bans, some candidates are attempting to backpedal or soften their stances on the campaign trail, or ignore the issue altogether.
