Nevada ranks 15th in total VA home loans during Q1
Nevada ranked 15th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 2,193 loans issued, according to the Veterans’ Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Las Vegas man charged with selling fake Native American goods
A Las Vegas man, Jose Skywolf Martinez, 61, appeared in court on Tuesday after being indicted for allegedly selling goods falsely claimed to be Native American-made.
No tax on tips measure advances with backing from Gov. Lombardo
The Nevada War Room has announced that the “No Tax on Tips” proposal is advancing towards becoming law, highlighting Governor Joe Lombardo’s support and its potential benefits for thousands of…
Nevada Attorney General joins multistate lawsuit against Trump Administration over gun device distribution
Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced his participation in a coalition of 16 attorneys general suing the Trump administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives…
Attorney General Ford announces sentencing in Las Vegas Medicaid fraud case
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced the sentencing of Camille Funches, Rodshiekka Chester, and their company, Building Resilience LLC, in a Medicaid fraud case.
Bipartisan coalition urges Meta to address fraudulent investment ads on Facebook
Carson City, NV — Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general urging Meta Platforms, Inc. to take action against fraudulent investment ads on…
Attorney General Ford joins coalition supporting Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy
Carson City, NV — Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced his participation in a multistate coalition defending a Michigan law that prohibits licensed health professionals from practicing conversion therapy…
Nevada Attorney General warns about deceptive marketing of hearing aids
Carson City, NV – Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has issued a consumer alert regarding the marketing of certain over-the-counter hearing aids.
Attorney General Ford supports Voting Rights Act provision in appeals court
Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced his participation in an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Nevada AG Ford joins coalition condemning Trump administration’s National Guard deployment
Carson City, NV — Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a group of 18 attorneys general in criticizing the Trump administration for deploying the California National Guard against…
Nevada attorney general wins court order halting dismantling of AmeriCorps
Carson City, NV — Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has successfully obtained a court order to prevent the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps, the national service and volunteerism agency.
Attorney General Ford addresses protests and reaffirms commitment to public safety
Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford addressed recent protests occurring across the state.
Nevada ranked 12th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
With $455,584 in home loans issued, Nevada ranked 12th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans’ Affairs…
Nevada reacts as small business optimism index sees slight decline
The latest Small Business Optimism Index released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shows a slight decline in June, with the index edging down 0.2 points to 98.6.
Mexican national sentenced to prison for illegal reentry into U.S
A Mexican national, Santos Esparza-Torres, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegally reentering the United States.
Number of VA loans issued in Nevada increased by 80.8% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 2,193 home loans in Nevada, totaling $999.1 million, during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by…
Nevada steps up clean energy support with 1 new policy or incentive in 2024
Nevada added at least one new clean energy policy or incentive in 2024, according to data from DSIRE.
NFIB reports increased job openings among U.S. small businesses
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its monthly Jobs Report, revealing that 36% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings in June, a slight increase from May.
VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nevada in Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024
The VA issued 758 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nevada during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 372 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided…
Lt. Gov. Anthony: ‘Sparks City Council approves Andelin Family Farm rezoning proposal’
Stavros Anthony, the lieutenant governor of Nevada, said that the Sparks City Council’s approval of the Andelin Family Farm rezoning supports the growth of agritourism and benefits family farming in…
Gov. Lombardo: ‘Construction has officially begun on the new ballpark for the Las Vegas Athletics’
Joe Lombardo, governor of Nevada, said that the construction of the Las Vegas Athletics ballpark will bring significant economic growth and job opportunities to the state.
Court strikes down Trump’s international trade tariffs
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a significant legal victory as the U.S. Court of International Trade invalidated tariffs imposed by former President Trump’s executive orders under the International…
Nevada delays switch to new victim notification system until August
Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a delay in the transition from the state’s current victim notification system, VINE, to the new Nevada S.A.V.E. Notifications system.
Attorneys general challenge Trump’s refugee suspension in Ninth Circuit court
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Nevada Attorney General warns against deceptive OTC hearing aid marketing
Carson City, NV – Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has issued a consumer alert to inform residents about potentially misleading marketing practices concerning over-the-counter hearing aids.