Vice President Kamala Harris will address a labor convention in Las Vegas and meet with state lawmakers on protecting reproductive rights.
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The liberal senator’s support was expected after Vilela served as co-chair of Sanders’ successful 2020 Nevada caucus team.
Nevada lawmakers were successful in securing funding for 52 projects that include road improvements in Las Vegas and Henderson.
The Nevada congresswoman wants the federal government to hire cowboys to do the wrangling of herds instead.
Nevada will get $51.5 million for roads and public transit projects in a House transportation committee spending bill, funding for projects sought by both Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
Congress returns from a break this week to confront issues including improved security at the Capitol, President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill and taxes.
The $1.9T economic recovery package includes more than $4.5B for Nevada, local government, schools, mass transit and McCarran International Airport. Final House passage and President Biden’s signature are expected Wednesday.
A $742 billion defense spending bill has funding for several projects important to Nevada, but faces a veto threat from President Trump for other reasons.
If Republicans manage to hold the majority of the Senate, President-elect Joe Biden’s Democratic legislative agenda and nominations could be severely curtailed.
The Nevada congressional delegation is fighting an amendment brought by a Utah congressman that would allow the Air Force to access the Desert National Wildlife Refuge.