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New price tag for Biden's college loan forgiveness, historically supported by Cortez Masto: 'likely to total $1 trillion over the next decade'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 9, 2022

Federal aid for college has expanded over the last several decades.

Inflationary college tuition sees 'a 173 percent increase in the last 40 years', while Biden's student loan forgiveness 'is only going to raise tuition for future generations'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 6, 2022

Biden's student loan forgiveness initiative has drawn the ire of critics who believe the measure will only raise tuition in the future.

Sisolak says brunt of climate change is felt by ‘low-income households’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 3, 2022

Gov. Steve Sisolak proclaimed Monday as Environmental Justice Day in Nevada.

Poll: 66% of Americans against Inflation Reduction Act tax hike, supported by Cortez Masto

By Art Benavidez | Sep 1, 2022

The Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act is opposed by a majority of Americans, according to a recent poll.

Sisolak on $18.9 million grant for tribal internet access: 'We cannot and will not leave any community behind'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 30, 2022

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is providing the State of Nevada with an $18.9 million grant for internet access expansion throughout the state’s tribal communities.

Biden's student loan forgiveness plan in Nevada amid soaring national debt: 70% of loan relief goes to top earners

By Art Benavidez | Aug 26, 2022

With the national debt now past the $30 trillion mark, President Biden's announcement Wednesday that he will cancel up to $20,000 of student loan debt for certain borrowers has some critics predicting an inflation effect.

A note to Nevadans: EVs not suitable for long road trips, unless you spend hours detouring

By Art Benavidez | Aug 25, 2022

Electric vehicles are key to President Biden's clean energy outlook, but a new report concludes that Americans have reservations when it comes to purchasing one.

Inflation costs for Nevada families are $26,000 more than two years ago: 'This is Joe Biden's recession'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 23, 2022

You can add raising a child to the growing list of costs that have risen dramatically in recent months.

Newsweek deputy opinion editor on Biden's open border policy: 'It is the elites who benefit'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 18, 2022

Critics are calling on President Joe Biden to tighten up his border policies as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection continues to see an influx of migrants.

Sisolak on Inflation Reduction Act: ‘Help bring down costs for Nevadans’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 18, 2022

Nevada's Democratic Governor Steve Sisolak has issued a statement about the $369 billion Inflation Reduction Act.

Nevada's average rent up over 33%: 'Consumer sentiment toward the housing market has worsened alongside affordability'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 17, 2022

Most Americans witnessed their rent increase over the last year, due to high inflation and other economic conditions.

Sisolak says he looks forward ‘to working together on behalf of Nevadans’ at first-ever Infrastructure Summit

By Art Benavidez | Aug 17, 2022

Interested parties will receive information on federal infrastructure projects coming to the state during Nevada's inaugural Infrastructure Summit.

Sisolak on SECTA being No. 1 magnet school: ‘Amazing accomplishment by the educators’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 16, 2022

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak presented the Southeast Career Technical Academy with the Dr. Ronald P. Simpson Magnet School of Merit Award of Excellence last week for its outstanding work in career and technical education.

Sisolak announces $8.5 million initiative to 'continue to grow Nevada’s physician workforce'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 15, 2022

The state of Nevada hopes that a new initiative with the Office of Science, Innovation and Technology will help fill specific physician roles in high-needs specialties.

Cortez Masto votes on bill Crapo says will allow IRS audits to 'squeeze tens of billions out of taxpayers earning less than $400,000'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 15, 2022

Last week, U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Mastro, D-NV, voted to pass the nonpartisan Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which would earmark $80 billion to hire new Internal Revenue Service agents, who would have the authority to audit Americans with no limits on income.

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New price tag for Biden's college loan forgiveness, historically supported by Cortez Masto: 'likely to total $1 trillion over the next decade'

Inflationary college tuition sees 'a 173 percent increase in the last 40 years', while Biden's student loan forgiveness 'is only going to raise tuition for future generations'

Sisolak says brunt of climate change is felt by ‘low-income households’

Poll: 66% of Americans against Inflation Reduction Act tax hike, supported by Cortez Masto

Sisolak on $18.9 million grant for tribal internet access: 'We cannot and will not leave any community behind'

Biden's student loan forgiveness plan in Nevada amid soaring national debt: 70% of loan relief goes to top earners

A note to Nevadans: EVs not suitable for long road trips, unless you spend hours detouring

Inflation costs for Nevada families are $26,000 more than two years ago: 'This is Joe Biden's recession'

Newsweek deputy opinion editor on Biden's open border policy: 'It is the elites who benefit'

Sisolak on Inflation Reduction Act: ‘Help bring down costs for Nevadans’

Nevada's average rent up over 33%: 'Consumer sentiment toward the housing market has worsened alongside affordability'

Sisolak says he looks forward ‘to working together on behalf of Nevadans’ at first-ever Infrastructure Summit

Sisolak on SECTA being No. 1 magnet school: ‘Amazing accomplishment by the educators’

Sisolak announces $8.5 million initiative to 'continue to grow Nevada’s physician workforce'

Cortez Masto votes on bill Crapo says will allow IRS audits to 'squeeze tens of billions out of taxpayers earning less than $400,000'

Institute of Energy Research: Lower gasoline prices in Nevada result from inflation, less demand, not Biden

Nevada's average household income erosion: $2,289 annual loss

Many Nevada consumers cutting back on spending to pay for back-to-school supplies

Sisolak on upcoming school year: 'We are working hard to make sure every child ... gets a great education'

Biden's approval rating 'lowest of any president' despite passage of Inflation Reduction Act in Senate

Nevada TANF program meets federal work requirements for first time

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