Opinion: Republican politicians chant ‘drill, baby, drill’ while hundreds die of extreme heat Personal StoryAugust 12, 2024 Opinion: Republican politicians chant ‘drill, baby, drill’ while hundreds die of extreme heat Christofer Kimes, a union carpenter and drywall finisher from Nevada, writes about how extreme heat increasingly affects blue collar workers, underscoring the importance of addressing climate change. Aug 12, 2024 The Nevadan Christofer Kimes
Empowering Nevada women begins with investing in opportunities for women Personal StoryJune 19, 2024 Empowering Nevada women begins with investing in opportunities for women Evelyn Pacheco, founder of Nevada Women in Trades, writes about how government investments can help expand opportunities for women in good-paying, blue-collar career paths. Jun 19, 2024 the Las Vegas Sun Evelyn Pacheco
Investing in infrastructure helps everybody Personal StoryMay 22, 2024 Investing in infrastructure helps everybody Cristian Cespedes, a union member from Las Vegas, shares how federal infrastructure investments and regulations help create jobs and drive up wages for both union and nonunion workers alike. May 22, 2024 The Las Vegas Sun News Cristian Cespedes
Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery Personal StoryMarch 6, 2023 Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery On the second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, Americans share how the legislation has affected their lives and communities. Mar 6, 2023
Biden’s Economic Investments Are Yielding a Surge in American Auto Manufacturing ArticleFebruary 15, 2023 Biden’s Economic Investments Are Yielding a Surge in American Auto Manufacturing President Biden’s economic accomplishments are fueling a surge in auto manufacturing that is transforming communities from coast to coast. Feb 15, 2023
Biden’s infrastructure bill helps prevent parents from losing children to car wrecks In the NewsFebruary 5, 2023 Biden’s infrastructure bill helps prevent parents from losing children to car wrecks Four years after her son was killed by a speeding car, Nevada mother Suzan Smith describes how essential infrastructure investments are to protect the safety of pedestrians. She celebrates the road safety projects from the Biden administration’s infrastructure investments. Feb 5, 2023 the Las Vegas Sun Suzan Smith
The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future Personal StoryDecember 12, 2022 The Biden Administration’s First 2 Years: Stories of Americans Who Benefit From a Government Invested in Their Future This collection features stories from Americans across the country whose lives and communities have benefited from the legislative and executive actions passed under the Biden administration. Dec 12, 2022
Fact Sheet: The Truth About Violent Crime in Clark County Fact SheetSeptember 28, 2022 Fact Sheet: The Truth About Violent Crime in Clark County Donald Trump has blamed Gov. Steve Sisolak for what he calls a “cesspool of crime” in Nevada, but it's his fellow Republican Joe Lombardo who oversaw a record spike in murders while serving as Clark County sheriff. Sep 28, 2022 the Center for American Progress Action Fund
Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act Personal StorySeptember 20, 2022 Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act This collection features stories from people in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose lives have been improved by the legislation passed during the Biden administration’s first two years. Sep 20, 2022
Americans in Nevada Not Yet on Medicare Stand To Benefit From the Inflation Reduction Act Personal StorySeptember 20, 2022 Americans in Nevada Not Yet on Medicare Stand To Benefit From the Inflation Reduction Act A Carson City, Nevada, retiree looks forward to having Medicare negotiate on his behalf upon enrollment. Sep 20, 2022
The Affordable Care Act and Medicare Saves Nevadans Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars on Health Care Costs Personal StorySeptember 20, 2022 The Affordable Care Act and Medicare Saves Nevadans Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars on Health Care Costs A retired small-business owner worries less about skipping prescriptions thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. Sep 20, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act Brings Much-Needed Cost Savings for Nevada Older Adults on Medicare Personal StorySeptember 20, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act Brings Much-Needed Cost Savings for Nevada Older Adults on Medicare A Las Vegas older adult and her husband hope they will no longer have to skip prescriptions, with help from the Inflation Reduction Act. Sep 20, 2022