US Senate
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How a government shutdown would affect Nevada
After President-elect Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan resolution to avert a shutdown of the federal government ahead of a Friday deadline, Nevada officials say many federal workers could be forced to work without pay during a busy holiday travel season. A looming government shutdown instigated by President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire ally Elon Musk could…
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As Nevada’s population grows, so does the need for new doctors — and resources to train them
Nevada ranks 45th in the US for active physicians per 100,000 residents, and with seemingly little appetite to fund residency programs at the federal level, officials in the Silver State are mulling new ways to tackle a worsening issue. A shortage of primary care doctors and other physicians has long hindered Nevadans’ access to healthcare…
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Bills to expand housing, conservation in Nevada’s two biggest counties clear key Senate panel
Often referred to as the Washoe County and Clark County lands bills, both seek to spur new housing and foster economic growth while protecting public and tribal lands for recreation and conservation. Nevada’s two Democratic US Senators on Tuesday announced that a pair of bills seeking to expand economic development and bolster environmental conservation in…
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Planned water recycling plant that will help Lake Mead gets $26M federal investment
Once completed, the Pure Water Southern California project will be able to produce up to 150 million gallons of purified water per day — enough to supply up to approximately 386,000 Southern California and Southern Nevada homes per year, according to lawmakers. California water officials building a state-of-the-art water recycling facility to lessen the state’s dependence…
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Nevada lawmaker introduces bill to protect taxpayers from penalties caused by IRS delays
Nevada US Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s Tax Administration Simplification Act seeks to streamline certain tax processes and eliminate late fees assessed by the IRS due to processing delays on the government’s end. A new federal proposal seeks to implement a slew of new reforms for individuals and small businesses filing their taxes that lawmakers say…
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La senadora Jacky Rosen logra conservar su escaño en reñida contienda electoral
La senadora Jacky Rosen logra conservar su escaño en reñida contienda electoral.
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Race for Nevada US Senate seat called for Jacky Rosen by multiple outlets
Following the newest results tabulated Thursday morning, the race between Nevada Democratic incumbent US Sen. Jacky Rosen and Republican Sam Brown was called by a number of outlets, but not the Associated Press. New election results posted Thursday morning showed Nevada Democratic incumbent US Sen. Jacky Rosen leading over Republican challenger Sam Brown in her…
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Breaking down the 2024 election results in Nevada
While Donald Trump won the presidency and appears to be on track to winning Nevada, his success isn’t translating as much for down-ballot Republicans. Former President Donald Trump on Thursday officialy secured enough votes to be awarded Nevada’s six electoral votes, according to Decision Desk HQ and The Nevada Independent, further adding to his presidential…
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Before he ran for Senate, Sam Brown profited from his role as a middle-man in the pharmaceutical industry
Brown ran a company that served as a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) and has been a vocal defender of PBMs, which have been shown to raise drug costs for patients. He also opposed Democratic measures to lower prescription drugs costs and to allow Medicare to negotiate for lower drug prices.
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Trump vows to impose harsh tariffs, stokes fear of immigrants in 80-minute Las Vegas speech
Trump also spent part of his Thursday speech encouraging his supporters to vote early and by mail in a reversal of his stance four years ago, when he baselessly claimed those methods couldn’t be trusted. Amid strong early turnout from registered Republican voters in Nevada, Donald Trump on Thursday night visited Las Vegas, where he…
