Nevada Politics - The Nevadan

Nov 2025 4

SNAP crisis: Nevadans to face extra stress amid impending holidays

By Naoka Foreman | LOCAL NEWS, POLITICS, Naoka Foreman

Nevada State Senators propose SNAP alternative as benefits run dry.

Nov 2025 4

NV Senate GOP leader, Dem assemblymember unite to fire shot across bow of movie studio bill

By Nevada Current | LOCAL NEWS, POLITICS, Nevada Current

A bipartisan duo of state lawmakers hosted a webinar Monday to cast doubt on the merits of passing what would be the state’s largest public subsidy in history, a transferable tax credit plan that supporters hope to enact in an upcoming special session of the Nevada Legislature.

Nov 2025 4

Report: Child poverty rate soars to 15% in Nevada

By Public News Service | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Public News Service

Child poverty in Nevada hit 15% last year, two points higher than the national average, according to a new analysis by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Oct 2025 24

‘He’s not our champion’: Joe Lombardo’s ugly record of blocking women’s health care

By Ashley Adams | REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, POLITICS, Ashley Adams

Since taking office in January 2023, Lombardo has vetoed 162 bills—including many that would have strengthened families and women’s health care.

Lombardo says no data was stolen during the cyberattack.

Oct 2025 22

School choice and low funding create enrollment vacuum for Nevada public schools

By Naoka Foreman | EDUCATION, POLITICS, Naoka Foreman

As the educational landscape adjusts to structural changes like reduced federal funding, expanded school choice, and charters, enrollment in low-ranking schools plummets.

Oct 2025 16

Open enrollment tips for Nevadans eligible for Medicaid and Medicare

By Public News Service | HEALTHCARE, COMMUNITY, Public News Service

Medicare open enrollment is in full swing now through Dec. 7 and experts said many people qualify for extra benefits but miss out because they fail to apply.

Oct 2025 15

NV education advocates speak out against SNAP cuts

By Public News Service | LOCAL NEWS, EVERGREEN, Public News Service

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.