Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has finished signing and vetoing bills from the most recent legislative session. Now comes the analysis of what those new laws mean for Nevadans.
Meanwhile, construction has officially begun on the future home of the Las Vegas A’s stadium. The project, set to be completed by 2028, would bring Major League Baseball to the Strip for the first time.
And with summer officially underway, Nevadans are facing the usual seasonal challenges—everything from childcare to extreme heat.
To break down these issues and answer the public's questions, KNPR talked with April Corbin Girnus, deputy editor of the Nevada Current, part of the States Newsroom network. The following stories were among those she discussed:
- Two neighborhood residents' lawsuit against several public entities and officials seeking to stop development of the Campus for Hope.
- Two recently detained individuals' lawsuit against the City of Las Vegas and the U.S. Customs and Immigrations Enforcement over detainers that ICE requests from local law enforcement. It claims ICE has acted beyond the scope of its authority and could have national implications.
- State funding, made possible by a bill in the recently concluded State Legislature, that could help food banks replace some losses suffered through the loss of federal funding.
- Legislation related to public action on extreme heat resilience, and why some climate activists and advocates say it's not enough.
- State gas and electric utilities' proposed rate changes and what they'll mean for consumers.
Guest: April Corbin Girnus, deputy editor, Nevada Current
