STORIES

Nevada faces a SNAP shortfall due to program changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill, which aims to curb fraud but slashes federal funding and tightens eligibility, threatening benefits for many of the 131,000 enrolled households starting October 2026. Democrats, led by Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, urge a special session to secure state funding, while Republicans, like Sen. Robin Titus, argue food banks can bridge the gap.

Las Vegas summer tourism was down. Some blame politics, but others point to soaring costs—room rates and drinks have nearly doubled in a decade. Curious why Sin City’s losing its shine?

Brian Sandoval, once a prominent Nevada Republican and still registered as one, has adopted policies such as tax increases, Medicaid expansion, DACA, DEI, and transgender inclusion, aligning closely with the Democratic Party agenda. Is Sandoval shifting his political stance or responding to Nevada’s evolving needs beyond party lines?

Three Nevada legislators will not seek re-election in 2026, likely due to the state’s $14,340 annual pay, among the lowest nationally. The part-time legislature, meeting biennially for 120 days, faces rushed decisions and limited diversity, as low pay attracts wealthier or retired candidates. Pay raise proposals falter amid public backlash, balancing fiscal restraint against diverse representation.

Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager and Majority Leader Sandra Jauregui, elected in 2016, will leave the Nevada Assembly in 2026 with Speaker Pro Tempore Daniele Monroe-Moreno, creating a leadership vacuum. Their razor-thin Clark County swing districts, now up for grabs, promise high-stakes 2026 races that could tip the Assembly’s majority.

Pres. Trump’s Aug. 10 executive order shifts federal grantmaking, potentially impacting $150 million in grants for UofN and UNLV. This threatens UofN’s seismic and renewable energy research, UNLV’s health and hospitality programs, and Nevada’s economy, jobs, and innovation.