As Congress debates whether to extend COVID-19-era subsidies to public health insurance marketplaces, advocates say time is of the essence while people are shopping around for new coverage plans during open enrollment.
Nevada
The Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony welcomed Nevada’s first tree to the national tradition, alongside the state’s congressional delegation.
Gov. Joe Lombardo has signed the remaining five bills left on his desk following the week-long special legislative session in November.
The lush green oasis is located inside a Las Vegas park — and open to the public.
Stanley Weaver, 29, was charged with counts of aggravated stalking, stalking through the use of the internet or electronic communications, and malicious destruction of property.
Nevada lawmakers return for a special session Thursday to address unfinished bills and urgent issues in Carson City, including a controversial film tax credit program.
As politicos prepare to reconvene as soon as Thursday, there remains a level of uncertainty about what exactly will be on the agenda until the official proclamation comes.
The activity comes as the agenda for the special legislative session, which could start Thursday, is still being finalized.
Four companies have been approved for over $1.18 million in abatements in Clark County in sectors such as fintech, car parts, defense and law enforcement training and textiles.
Tuesday was the deadline for seven states to submit a framework for a deal to update the river’s operating guidelines that expire at the end of 2026.
President Donald Trump on Sunday issued preemptive pardons for six defendants accused in Nevada’s so-called “fake electors” case that charged prominent Republican Party officials in the state.
By breaking rank with fellow Democrats, Nevada’s Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen were instrumental in ending a stalemate that brought the federal government closer to reopening after more than 40 days.
Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto also voted in support of the deal on the table.
Assemblyman Reuben D’Silva, a Democrat who represents a district that includes parts of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, said lawmakers have been told a special session could start Thursday.
Nevada has found itself in a unique position of being the only state with two Democratic senators who have split votes on a funding bill.