Affordability
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Legislators, governor will address SNAP in special session if shutdown lingers
Gov. Joe Lombardo’s deputy chief of staff and finance director told lawmakers a special legislative session will happen in November and will include funding issues for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP.
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These 10 Mexican restaurants serve the best pozole in Las Vegas
Whether it’s Rojo (red), blanco (white), or verde (green), pozole in Las Vegas has never been better than it is at these 10 Mexican restaurants.
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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get…
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Reno teens, aged out of foster system, get first homes with help from actor Jeremy Renner
On Wednesday, the nonprofit brought a truck full of everything needed for four Reno teens. The homes are being furnished and decorated Thursday and Friday with a little star power from Renner, who often gives his time and name to local charity causes.
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NV education advocates speak out against SNAP cuts
Nevada educators are sounding the alarm about cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, saying they will undermine school food programs and lead to more hungry students.
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Walk your way through Carson City’s fascinating past on the Kit Carson Trail
With historic buildings, Victorian architecture, and the former U.S. Mint, the 2.5-mile Kit Carson Trail is a self-guided trip back in time.
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5 spooky ghost tours in Nevada
It’s officially spooky season, so now is the time to book the best ghost tours in Nevada! Let’s take a dive into these scary locations.
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48 free & family-friendly Halloween events in Las Vegas
No trick! These free Las Vegas Valley and Henderson Halloween events are a sweet treat for the whole family.
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Inversionistas corporativos son dueños de una de cada cinco viviendas en Las Vegas
Uno de cada cinco hogares en Las Vegas ya no pertenece a familias, sino a corporaciones. El dato, revelado por Redfin, refleja una tendencia que inquieta: el acceso a la vivienda se aleja cada vez más de los bolsillos de la gente común.
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New data show corporate investors own 20% of Las Vegas homes
About one in five homes in the Las Vegas area is owned by a corporate investor, according to new data from Redfin but legislative efforts to rein in the problem are stalled.
