Hi, Nevadans!
Since we didn’t see you on Monday, here’s the Google Map with this week’s events!
And it seems Punxsutawney Phil’s 2026 forecast of six more weeks of winter was pretty accurate—brrr. 🥶 Between the snowstorms in northern Nevada and the bone-chilling wind here in southern Nevada, I could only cope by making some beef stew with veggies.
In today’s newsletter:
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Nevada ranked among the worst again—this time in driving.
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This federal bill is trying to make it harder to vote.
- Lots happening: we have your headlines from around the state.
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Have a great rest of your week!
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Tap the graphic above to see a Google map of events across Nevada.
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Looking for something to do this week? We’ve rounded up Black History Month happenings, Lunar New Year festivals, and unique experiences across Nevada—from Reno to Elko to Las Vegas. Tap the graphic above to open a Google map of the following events statewide.
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Heavy afternoon freeway traffic on Interstate 215 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Felipe Sanchez/Shutterstock)
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By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
Nevada ranked among the worst states in the country for drivers in a new 2026 study by WalletHub, a media company that publishes personal finance content.
WalletHub said traffic isn’t only bad for people’s tempers and schedules—it also is quite harmful to their wallets.
“Congestion cost the average driver $894 in 2025, thanks to an average of 49 hours spent sitting in traffic,” WalletHub said.
The study evaluated states using data from federal agencies and national organizations, weighing factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, safety outcomes, fuel prices, insurance costs and access to vehicle maintenance resources.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), joined by Republican leadership and supporters, speaks to reporters on the SAVE America Act on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)
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By Naoka Foreman
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to approve another iteration of the bill—the SAVE America Act—which passed the House this week with a 218-213 vote, and the support of one Texas Democrat, NBC News reports.
The measure would not only require those who participate in federal elections to show proof of citizenship and photo identification, but it would also direct state and local jurisdictions to regularly share voter rolls with the Department of Homeland Security.
If the law is enacted, the Center for American Progress estimates that it would disenfranchise millions of voters and stifle more than 130 million passport-less Americans’ access to the ballot box. Only 56% of Nevadans own passports, and the act would take effect immediately upon passage.
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🟣 Former Dem Assembly leader Benitez-Thompson runs for Congress. The Nevada Independent
“Former Assembly Majority Leader Teresa Benitez-Thompson (D-Reno) will run in the newly open 2nd Congressional District that spans Reno and rural parts of Northern Nevada, the latest development in the race to replace Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV), who surprised many with his retirement announcement earlier this month.”
🟣 NV loses third of EV charging funds under federal budget. Nevada Current
“The Trump administration has quietly slashed millions in federal funding from a program designed to build a network of high-powered charging stations along the nation’s highways – a move that will cost Nevada $12.6 million in funds.”
🟣 White House names new pick for Nevada top federal prosecutor after confirmation trouble. The Associated Press
“Last week the White House announced its nomination of George Kelesis, a longtime criminal defense attorney in Nevada. If confirmed, he would replace Sigal Chattah, who was appointed to the position last March and whose eligibility to serve is now under review by an appeals court.”
🟣 Northern Nevada Public Health issues whooping cough advisory. 2 News Nevada
“Two schools in Washoe County have received mass notification letters about exposures that are known to have occurred at their schools. NNPH cannot reveal the names of those schools, but a case was reported at Galena High School this week.”
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