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'Gas prices rose 11.2% in June alone, and are up nearly 60% from a year earlier': Nevada's current gas misery index: $802

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 15, 2022

Gas prices across the country continued to decline again in the last week, but Americans are still paying a premium at the pump. During the month of June, gas prices jumped 11.2%. Nevada's gas price average remains high and so does the state's Gasoline Misery Index.

McGinnis: 'With each release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, we weaken our ability to respond to a legitimate supply crisis'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 12, 2022

The Functional Government Initiative (FGI) recently announced a transparency litigation against the Department of Energy on the account that it refuses to release information about Biden's major releases from the emergency crude oil reserve amid rising gas prices.

Nevada: 3 in 5 Americans disapprove of Biden's economic recovery efforts

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 17, 2022

In Nevada, sky-high gas prices and an 8.6% inflation rate continue to be a recipe for bad news for the Biden administration.

Risk of summer energy blackouts in Nevada high as experts claim Biden's energy policies 'headed in the wrong direction'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 8, 2022

Industry experts are warning that Nevada and many parts of the United States could face increased electricity blackouts due to sweltering temperatures this summer.

Cortez Masto and Rosen: If baby formula 'shortage is not resolved quickly, families will have few options'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 2, 2022

As the baby formula shortage continues to be a major problem, lawmakers recently criticized Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf and the entire organization for their slow response on the matter.

Biden pushes for open border while Nevada sees rise in drug-related deaths and 'surge in crime'

By Andy Nghiem | May 24, 2022

Rates of crime and drug abuse have been rising sharply in Nevada and across the nation in the last few years and a Washington Post opinion writer recently attributed the surge in U.S. crime to Biden's open border policy, citing the major drug problem the country has seen in the last year. It's predicted these problems will worsen if the Biden administration is successful in lifting Title 42.

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Poll: Biden's approval ratings at an 'all-time low' as gas prices continue to climb in Nevada

By Andy Nghiem | May 19, 2022

As the economy worsens and gas prices soar in Nevada and across the nation, a recent poll indicates that less than half of Americans approve of President Joe Biden's job performance, especially his handling of the nation's economy.

Sisolak: New loan program ‘will help grow businesses in low-income communities’

By Andy Nghiem | May 18, 2022

The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) is launching a program to provide loans to new businesses and early-stage companies.

Voter Reference Foundation to appear at Nevada Statewide Election Integrity Summit: there is 'tremendous work being done' to secure elections

By Andy Nghiem | May 17, 2022

Executive Director of Voter Reference Foundation Gina Swoboda has been scheduled to speak at the Nevada Statewide Election Integrity Summit this week to discuss the organization’s efforts to promote transparency and clean voter rolls.

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'Support from the brave men and women of Nevada's law enforcement is humbling': Nevada police groups switch endorsements from Cortez Masto to GOP challenger Laxalt

By Andy Nghiem | May 5, 2022

Several Nevada police groups that previously backed current Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) are switching their endorsement to candidate Adam Laxalt (R), former attorney general for the state.

'Nevadans are facing rising costs at the pump': State's Gas Misery Index is second-highest in the country

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 29, 2022

Residents in Nevada are feeling the pain at the pump as the average price of gas is now over $5 per gallon.

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Nevada board approves $400,000 grant to 'address the deficit in an area of critical workforce development need'

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 29, 2022

The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (OED) Board recently approved $400,000 in funding for a new business training program.

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Consumer group warns that Nevada should be wary of $9.7 billion state-pension fund investment

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 8, 2022

Concerns are growing about money management firm BlackRock because of its business involvement in China.

'Very, very dangerous offender': Former CNN producer charged with sex trafficking

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 11, 2022

Former senior CNN television producer John Griffin is being charged with the alleged child sex trafficking of a 9-year-old girl from Nevada.

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'Safety precautions overlooked': Death of Nevada student at fraternity event ruled homicide

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 5, 2021

Homicide has been determined in the death of a University of Nevada student who died after participating in an amateur "fight night" boxing event that was being held by his fraternity.

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'This is about thinking ahead': Harris promotes climate change plan during Nevada visit

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 24, 2021

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris recently visited Nevada to tour Lake Mead and discuss climate change with state leaders.

'Let’s Go Pack!': Nevada Wolf Pack starts season strong with 22-17 victory over California

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 12, 2021

The Nevada Wolf Pack recently won against the California Golden Bears 22-17 in the football season non-conference opener.

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'Name-calling citizens ... doesn’t work': Poll shows majority of Americans against chastising the unvaccinated

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 20, 2021

A poll recently showed that the majority of Americans surveyed oppose public figures criticizing people who have opted not to get vaccinated.

New surge in COVID-19 rates have pushed numbers higher than summer of 2020's COVID-19 numbers

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 8, 2021

Current COVID-19 hospitalization rates across the state of Nevada are now worse than last summer's numbers.

Nevada still reeling from the economic ravages of COVID-19 pandemic

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 29, 2021

Last year's COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented economic impacts to Nevada's small businesses that is still being felt to this day.

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