Happy Friday, Nevadans!

President Donald Trump visited Las Vegas Thursday to tout his tax policies, amid rising grocery and gas prices.

According to Navigator, over half of Americans are cutting back and going out less to save money, and two-in-five are cutting coupons or shopping for discounts, while nearly one-third are canceling subscriptions.

Are you being more conscious about your spending? Hit reply and share—I would love to hear about your experience. 

In today’s newsletter:

Have a safe weekend!

🌼 Our reader Niki G. captured this flowering Buckhorn Cholla in Red Rock. 

“I am a Vegas native and home means glitz and glam down the street, but if I drive an hour in any direction it means the peace and solitude of nature,” Niki wrote.

Thank you for sharing a glimpse of your Nevada, Niki!

Related: 5 fan-favorite stops in the Nevada State Parks Passport

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Assemblywoman Daniele Monroe-Moreno, left, and North Las Vegas City Councilman Scott Black, right, at the North Las Vegas mayoral debate hosted by the Vegas Chamber inside the Cannery Hotel and Casino on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Naoka Foreman/The Nevadan)

By Naoka Foreman

With early voting beginning Saturday, May 23, and the primary election being held Tuesday, June 9, North Las Vegas City Councilman Scott Black and Assemblywoman Daniele Monroe-Moreno made their cases to lead the fastest-growing city, now the third-largest, in Nevada. Much of the debate focused on managing continuous economic growth while maintaining accountability.

Both candidates said they would build on the city’s current momentum, citing the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan as a guide to balancing growth with residents’ needs.

“Yes, we all want to make money. We want the city to grow,” Monroe-Moreno said. “But it has to grow in a sustainable way that is responsible for the citizens of North Las Vegas.”

Meanwhile, Black, who has served on the North Las Vegas City Council for nine years, emphasized continuity, pointing to the economic turnaround in recent years. This comes after the city’s credit rating was downgraded to “junk bond status” in 2013 before bouncing back in 2019.

McDonald’s franchise employees protest for a higher minimum wage outside of a McDonald’s on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

By Martín Nieves

🗓 Saturday, April 18

Sistas & Hermanas Unity Hike
(Boulder City, 5:30-7:30 p.m.)

Hike along the Historic Railroad Trail and make new friends who also care about connection and community building.

🗓 Sunday, April 19

Indivisible Northern Nevada Meeting: What’s Next?
(Reno, 3-5 p.m.)

A community meeting focused on local civic engagement, participation, and next steps following recent events.

🗓 Wednesday, April 22

Youth Forum
(Las Vegas, 4:30-7 p.m.)

This public forum is centered on youth civic engagement and community participation.

🟣 Roblox agrees to pay $10M, make platform changes in Nevada settlement over child safety. Reuters

“As part of the settlement, [Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford] said Roblox will pay $10 million to support children’s programs in Nevada over the next three years … It will implement age verification for all users, based on age-estimation technology and government-issued identification, and will monitor account behavior to ensure that users have not lied about their ages.”

🟣 Aces re-sign four-time MVP A’ja Wilson to lock in their dynasty core. The Associated Press

“Terms were not released, per club policy, but ESPN reported it was a three-year, $5 million supermax contract that is the most lucrative in WNBA history … Wilson is building a case as the WNBA’s best-ever player, and coach Becky Hammon has said her superstar forward is alone on Mount Everest.”

🟣 Reno Pro Soccer unveils phase one plans for new stadium and entertainment district. 2 News Nevada

“Phase one of the project will include a soccer stadium with more than 6,000 seats, plus suites and club seating, according to a release from Reno Pro Soccer. It will also have a walkable entertainment district with new bars, restaurants, and retail, as well as a 301-room hotel and a locally operated small-establishment casino.”

🟣 Trump wants a Tax Day victory lap in Las Vegas. The city’s economy isn’t cooperating. Politico

“The president’s stops in Las Vegas and Arizona this week are his latest attempts to reset the affordability narrative—despite the Iran war and past pivots that have failed to arrest his slide in polls.”

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Jannelle Calderón with reporting by Naoka Foreman. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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