Today, advocates and community members gathered to voice opposition to President Trump and Governor Lombard as Trump embarks on his first visit to Las Vegas of the 2026 Election season. Trump touted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which made devastating cuts to Medicaid, Medicare & SNAP to give tax breaks to the wealthy. The Lombardo-Trump economy has gas prices just over $4.95 per gallon, skyrocketing health insurance costs, and steadily rising grocery prices.

This Tax Day 2026, after a year of fiscal policies enacted by President Trump and his Republican Congress that reward the wealthy, Nevada’s billionaires are flying high while the state’s workers and families struggle to afford the basics. In just the 16 months since Trump was reelected, the collective fortune of Nevada’s 23 billionaires has grown by $23 billion, or 19.4%, according to a new report released today by Battle Born Progress and Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF).

LAS VEGAS, NV - This morning, President Trump threatened  “a whole civilization will die tonight,” ahead of his Iran deadline, which he hopes will lead to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after Trump threatened to bomb Iran’s railways and bridges. Following this threat, it is being reported  that Iran has closed all diplomatic and indirect channels with the United States. Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has been silent on these threats and developments despite his

Defend America Action and Battle Born Progress are releasing a Cost of Living Report, which highlights the affordability crisis facing Nevadans. Under the current Trump Administration and during Governor Lombardo’s tenure, Nevada ranks 49th in affordability, and food prices are 20 percent higher than the rest of the country. The report details cost increases in housing, healthcare, and energy. Eight local legislators signed onto the report to voice their concerns about rising

Today, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary nominee Senator Markwayne Mullin will appear before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for his confirmation hearing, chaired by Sen. Rand Paul. Mullin has no prior experience in law enforcement or immigration enforcement. President Trump nominated him following the dismissal of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. In response to Mullin’s nomination and confirmation hearing, local advocates and co

Tonight, community members and advocates gathered outside the Fontainebleau Las Vegas to protest as Governor Lombardo attended IndyTalks. Demonstrators voiced frustration over Lombardo’s close relationship with President Trump and criticized Lombardo’s insufficient action to address Nevada’s rising cost of living.

This week, the Senate Natural Resources Committee held a confirmation hearing for Steve Pearce, the current nominee for Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The BLM Director oversees nearly 245 million acres of public land and makes important decisions around public access and resource management. Pearce has a long track record of supporting public land sell-offs, despite his evasion of questions about this during this week's hearing.

Donald Trump delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term, speaking to the Nation amid a partial government shutdown tied to a funding standoff over the Department of Homeland Security. Despite calls from some Republicans to postpone the speech until the shutdown was resolved, the President moved forward with the address.

Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled to strike down President Trump’s most sweeping tariffs. This comes as the United States has seen rising prices, a slowing economy, and job losses, with much of the economic fallout either directly or indirectly linked to the White House’s chaotic attempt to implement those tariffs. That includes an ongoing nationwide tourism slump that has hammered the Las Vegas economy.

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Yesterday, Gov. Joe Lombardo signed the remaining bills from the 36th Special Session. That includes AB4, a stripped-down version of the governor’s original crime bill from the 2025 regular legislative session. The second, SB5, establishes a new health care access grant program that will help widen the availability of health care in the face of damaging federal cuts. Late last month, Lombardo also signed measures providing additional funding for Windsor Park.

CARSON CITY, NV - Today, Nevada legislators signed a bipartisan petition to add a housing measure to the 36th Special Session proclamation. The measure – formerly Senate Bill 391 ( SB391 ), sponsored by Sen. Dina Neal – seeks to limit corporate home ownership. Such limits are much-needed after large swaths of housing in Nevada were purchased by private equity firms seeking to use Nevadans as a piggy bank of renters. The Battle Born Progress Research Team recently released T

Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) was rejected today on the Nevada Senate Floor in a 10-8 vote with 3 absent. After a tumultuous journey, the largest handout to corporations in Nevada history failed. The measure would have given more than $1.5 billion in transferable film tax credits to film studios over the next 15 years.

Today, the Nevada Assembly passed Assembly Bill 4 (AB4), which echoes Governor Lombardo’s regressive crime bill from earlier this year, Senate Bill 457 (SB457). As crime rates trend downward, this measure is not needed, especially during a costly special session.

Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), a measure that would give away more than $1.5 billion in transferable film tax credits, passed on the Nevada Assembly Floor today in a narrow 22-20 vote. The vote came despite little transparency on the latest amendments, which were added to the bill only moments before it was voted through committee earlier Friday evening. It also came despite the unprecedented use of remote voting for two absent members, without whom the measure would have failed.

Senate Bill 3 (SB3) unanimously passed the Nevada Assembly Floor today, following its passage in the Nevada Senate on Thursday. This measure seeks to establish the Silver State General Assistance Program, which would serve as a backup fund in the event of future SNAP interruptions due to government shutdowns.

Late last night, Senate Bill 3 (SB3) was passed in the Nevada State Senate. SB3 establishes the Silver State General Assistance Program to ensure Nevadans do not go without Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during government shutdowns. During the most recent government shutdown, SNAP benefits were abruptly cut off due to the Trump Administration weaponizing hunger.

Today, 21 members of the Nevada Assembly voted in a procedural vote to reject AB5, a measure that would give away $1.5 billion in transferable tax credits as a handout to Hollywood studios. To break the tie, legislative leaders allowed remote voting for lawmakers who could not be present – implemented as a safety measure during the pandemic – while simultaneously disallowing remote testimony for the public, requiring regular Nevadans to show up in person if they want their vo

As Nevada’s special session begins today, advocates are raising serious concerns about the proposed film tax credits, urging lawmakers to reject Hollywood handouts and instead focus on providing real support for Nevadans struggling with rising healthcare costs, SNAP benefits, and other essential needs.