Affordability
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Fact checking Trump and Lombardo’s claims in Las Vegas
Gov. Joe Lombardo defended “Trump’s billionaire friends” as essential job creators, but state records tell a more complicated story.
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Are Trump’s tax policies helping Nevadans? We broke it down
President Donald Trump heads to Red Rock Resort Aug. 5 as new data shows his tax policies raised costs for all but the wealthiest 5% of Americans.
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14 thrift stores in Reno for shopping sustainably and saving money
Are you on the hunt for deals and rare finds? Countless treasures are waiting to be rehomed at thrift stores in Reno and Sparks.
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Prescriptions for nutrition: Nevada program connects food banks to health care
Nationally, the report found a 14% decrease in hospitalizations and an 11% drop in emergency room visit rates for patients participating in the program compared to the baseline.
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You didn’t vote for them, but three Lombardo appointees decide your NV Energy bill
Three governor-appointed commissioners approved NV Energy’s new peak demand charge. Now the attorney general and solar advocates are fighting it in court.
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From mastodons to modern art: 7 free museums in Nevada to wander through
See a mastodon, minerals, or modern art at one of these seven free museums in Nevada.
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Affordable healthcare emerges as voter priority in purple Nevada governor’s race
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo is running for reelection in a tight race against Democratic state AG Aaron Ford in the Nevada governor’s race.
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Unions in the Silver State say they’re excited about Aaron Ford’s agenda
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) focuses on supporting the workforce and unions in his economic development plan.
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What experts consider middle class in Nevada may surprise you
To be considered middle class in Nevada, the SmartAsset study states that you would have to make at least $54,089. For context, a person earning Nevada’s minimum wage of $12 would need to work more hours than two full-time jobs (80 hours) to be considered middle class.
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AARP Nevada calls on Congress to rescue Social Security
A new report finds agency will only be able to pay 83% of scheduled benefits by 2034.
