Hi, Nevadans!
Next Tuesday is Veterans Day, and it reminded me that I covered the Las Vegas Veterans Day parade as one of my first assignments for the student newspaper. I was particularly excited to use my digital camera and use the skills I learned in my photography classes. If I remember correctly, we filled a whole page with my images, kind of like a photo gallery. Fun fact about me: I initially wanted to be a photojournalist—I hadn’t considered being a print reporter until my time at the student paper.
But if you’re in Reno, look out for Veterans Day deals and discounts!
And in other news: This year’s open enrollment period started Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 15. Choosing an insurance can be confusing, especially now with premiums bound to increase, so check out this coverage from our friends at KFF Health News on steps you can take to ensure you get the best plan.
Have a safe weekend!
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This is what democracy looks like
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Ever scroll past news about “democracy being in danger” and think “what am I supposed to do about that?“ You’re not a politician. You’re just trying to make rent.
But here’s the thing: our democracy doesn’t stay strong because of who’s in power in D.C. It stays strong because of people like you here in Nevada.
It’s not the folks yelling on TV or arguing online. It’s the quiet work happening in communities every day: Nevadans donating food during the federal shutdown, neighbors protecting immigrant families, residents showing up at city council meetings, or people simply having honest, respectful conversations about what’s happening in the world.
The real pillars of democracy aren’t marble buildings—it’s the people.
These everyday acts of care and engagement might not make headlines, but they’re what keep our communities and our country strong.
So don’t just look to politicians for the state of our democracy. Look around your own neighborhood. That’s where the real work happens.
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People wave American flags during the Veterans day parade in downtown Reno on a cold November day. (Ty O’Neil/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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By Carly Sauvageau and Trisha Easto, Reno Gazette Journal
Tuesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day.
The date marks the end of World War I, when fighting ceased between the Allied nations and Germany on Nov. 11, 1918, following the signing of the armistice in Compiègne, France, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The Treaty of Versailles was signed seven months later at the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France.
The holiday was known as Armistice Day until 1954 when it was renamed Veterans Day.
To honor the holiday, multiple restaurants around Reno are offering discounts and freebies to veterans and active-duty military personnel.
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(Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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By Michelle Andrews, KFF Health News
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
Even with sign-up season underway, the fate of the enhanced premium tax credits that make coverage more affordable for 92% of enrollees remains up in the air, with the prospect of significantly higher premiums looming.
But there are steps marketplace shoppers can take to ensure they make the right choices for the upcoming plan year—from understanding how we got here and following the news, to shopping based on sticker prices and checking back every so often to check prices.
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Partial SNAP benefits delivered in Nevada: “The Nevada Division of Social Services on Wednesday confirmed it has delivered approximately $29 million in food assistance benefits to the EBT cards of over 196,000 households. The amount represents roughly a third of the $90 million the federal government normally provides Nevadans each month through its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP. The distribution comes after two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to use existing emergency reserves to partially pay out November benefits, which were supposed to start going out on Saturday.” (Nevada Current)
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Henderson councilwoman faces felony charge for recording colleagues’ private conversation: “Henderson councilwoman faces felony charge for recording colleagues’ private conversation. According to the indictment filed in Clark County District Court, Cox allegedly hid behind a curtain during a city event on Jan. 9, 2025, and recorded a conversation between Councilwoman Monica Larson and real estate agents Michael Hiltz and Richard Smith. In Nevada, recording a private conversation is a Category D felony that carries the potential sentence of one to four years in jail or a fine up to $5,000.” (The Nevada Independent)
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