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July 9, 20200206

Our Nevada Legislature Special Session Day 2 Update

During the initial hours of the second day of the Nevada Legislature’s 31st Special Session, lawmakers heard additional testimony from state health le

June 18, 20200228

U.S. Supreme Court Allows DACA to Stay (for Now)

In another stunning surprise from the U.S. Supreme Court, a five-vote majority of Justices ruled that President Donald Trump acted unlawfully during h

May 27, 20200403

Where Has All the HEROES Act Gone? Cortez Masto and Rosen Join Nevada AFSCME Workers to Demand a Senate Vote.

Two months ago, it seemed like there was fairly widespread agreement that the COVID-19 pandemic was indeed a serious crisis in need of serious solutio

May 14, 20200418

Horsford Touts HEROES Act and Promises More Help for Nevadans During Biweekly Town Hall

Earlier this week, House Democratic leaders unveiled their new HEROES Act with just over $3 trillion in relief funds for state and local governments,

May 13, 20200359

Will the HEROES Act Save the Day? A Closer Look at the Health Care Issues Democrats’ “CARES 2.0” Bill Addresses (and Doesn’t Address)

Earlier today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D) and a group of Democratic Senators hosted a press call to discuss mental health care in the age

May 12, 20200417

Debrief/Debunk: State of Emergency

Yesterday, Governor Steve Sisolak (D) declared a state of fiscal emergency. On one hand, this comes as no surprise, considering this state, the nation

May 6, 20200278

Horsford and Lee Join Fellow Western Democrats to Demand State and Local Aid in “CARES 2.0” Legislation

“It’s not that we’re turning on a switch and bringing people out. It’s about making sure that we can reassure people that they’re safe to go out.” Tha

May 5, 20200333

Debrief/Debunk: How Can We Vote in Nevada’s June 9 Primary Election?

During a virtual town hall hosted by Rep. Steven Horsford (D-North Las Vegas) last week, Clark County Commission Chair Marilyn Kirkpatrick (D) announc

April 30, 20200532

Sisolak Announces “Roadmap to Recovery”, and Cortez Masto Promises More Relief Programs for Nevadans in Need

Today, Governor Steve Sisolak (D) formally announced “Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery”. Yet while we already knew where we'd begin on this "Roadmap

April 28, 20200317

Horsford Promises More “Help on the Way” as Nevada Prepares Plan to “Reopen the Right Way”

Another week, another round of COVID-19 Congressional town halls. And starting this week, Rep. Steven Horsford (D-North Las Vegas) makes it official w