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Kamala Harris wants to make it easier to afford housing in Nevada

September 4, 2024

After years of a worsening housing crisis in Nevada, Kamala Harris’ proposals seek to create three million homes by 2028, provide down payment assistance to first-time home buyers, and crack down on price fixing among corporate landlords.

JD Vance says he wants to help families, but missed vote to expand child tax credit

August 13, 2024

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance proposed more than doubling the federal child tax credit to $5,000 over the weekend, but recently missed the chance to vote for an expanded credit—an effort his fellow Senate Republicans blocked.

Rent increases would be limited to 5% per year under new Biden-Harris plan

July 17, 2024

The plan calls on Congress to pass a law that would withdraw tax credits from landlords who raise rent by more than 5% annually. If passed, the plan would apply to about half of all rentals in the United States.

Biden proposes new actions to address housing shortages and high costs

March 7, 2024

The actions announced last week will promote fairer rental markets, boost the supply of affordable housing and manufactured homes, and help families who are struggling to make ends meet.

7 major rulings from the US Supreme Court’s 2023-2024 term, explained

July 19, 2024

The US Supreme Court has, shall we say, made news this year. Here’s an approachable explainer to some of their top rulings of the term, and how they impact clean air, workplace safety, health insurance, and the general quality of life for all Americans.

Nevada unions are still making history—here’s the proof

March 11, 2026

Despite declining membership rates, Nevada labor unions ensure rights and protections for 166,000 workers in the Silver State.

Trump says he’s pro-worker. His record says otherwise.

April 16, 2024

Trump’s policies made more than eight million workers ineligible for overtime pay, allowed for the outsourcing and offshoring of American jobs, made it harder for workers to join a union, and failed to protect American workers during the pandemic.

The ultimate tipping cheat sheet for 2023 to help you know the right amount to tip

July 21, 2023

Tipping has long been a customary practice for exceptional service. Our ultimate tipping cheat sheet will help you find the right tip every time.

The Server State: How many AI data centers are in Nevada?

July 13, 2026

Supporters say data centers bring jobs, investment, and new tax revenue. Critics worry about water use, the environment, air pollution, and strain on infrastructure.

Here’s what rural leaders say their communities need

September 13, 2023

A new report outlines rural policy recommendations focused on four major tenets: protecting people’s freedom to live and work safely; investing in infrastructure; reining in corporate greed and protecting workers, small businesses, and family farmers; and creating opportunities for a better future.