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politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Lombardo Skips Public Show as Trump Promotes No-Tip Tax in Las Vegas

President Trump visited Las Vegas to promote a no-tax-on-tips provision from his tax bill, but Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo did not appear publicly with him, saying he would meet separately. The event highlighted a deduction of up to $25,000 for tipped income (average around $7,100; more than six million claimants), though critics warn tipped workers could lose under broader cuts to social programs. The conversation also touched on gas prices—Nevada near $5 per gallon and national prices above $4—with officials predicting prices may stay elevated into 2027; Lombardo’s absence onstage is seen by some as distancing himself from Trump’s economic agenda.

via Nevada Current|

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politics10 months ago•7 min saved

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford Announces Run for Governor

Democrat Aaron Ford, Nevada's attorney general, has officially entered the 2026 gubernatorial race to challenge Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo, in a highly contested and pivotal battleground state. Ford, who would be Nevada’s first Black governor, emphasizes his working-class background and policies aimed at helping everyday Nevadans, contrasting with Lombardo’s moderate stance and the broader political climate influenced by Trump-era politics. The race is complicated by potential candidates like former Gov. Sisolak and intra-party primary challenges, with Lombardo holding a significant financial advantage and facing a sluggish state economy.

via The New York Times|

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politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Lombardo's Controversial Actions in Nevada Legislature

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has called for a special session to pass a budget bill funding the state's billion-dollar Capital Improvement Program (CIP) after lawmakers adjourned the 2023 regular legislative session without passing AB521, one of the five major budget bills. The proclamation does not include mention of the Oakland A's after lawmakers did not move forward with a proposed public financing package to fund the development of a new stadium the team has sought in Las Vegas. Lombardo is expected to convene a separate special session focused on the A's proposal.

via The Nevada Independent|

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