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Republicans Make Hunger a Negotiating Tactic as SNAP Ends and ACA Premiums Climb
As ACA open enrollment begins November 1, many families face higher marketplace premiums due to the end of enhanced federal subsidies that have lowered insurance costs through the marketplace since 2021 through President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill.”
Amber Falgout
Oct 29, 20252 min read
Trump, Republicans Use Hunger as Bargaining Chip, Democratic Leaders Fight Back
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford was among 22 states that sued the Trump Administration Tuesday over threats to end funding to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) as part of the government shutdown later this week. SNAP funding is set to lapse on Nov. 1, absent a new funding deal. However, the USDA has contingency funding it could use to continue funding SNAP, the lawsuit argues, and has actively chosen to end food assistance it is legally obligated to pr
Amber Falgout
Oct 27, 20252 min read
As Shutdown Threatens Food Aid, Nevadans Deserve Special Session for SNAP – not Hollywood Handouts
Today, members of Nevada’s congressional delegation called on Gov. Joe Lombardo to convene a special session of the Nevada Legislature to address looming and potentially devastating funding shortages for food assistance, known now as SNAP. The call comes as Lombardo has vowed to convene a special session this fall, possibly in part to pass the biggest tax credit handout in Nevada history to Hollywood studios.
Amber Falgout
Oct 23, 20254 min read
As Nevadans Face SNAP Cutoff, Rosen Tells Lombardo to Look to His Own Party
NEVADA - Recently, Governor Joe Lombardo sent a letter to Senator Jacky Rosen urging Congress to end the federal government shutdown. Lombardo’s concern grows as we approach the end of October, when over 400,000 Nevadans will stop receiving SNAP benefits for November if the government remains shut down. Senator Rosen fired back today , insisting that Governor Lombardo push his party, which currently controls all branches of the federal government, to get to work on ending t
Amber Falgout
Oct 22, 20254 min read
No Kings Day Rallies in Nevada
NEVADA - On Saturday, Indivisible, along with other partners in Nevada, marched and participated in the NO KINGS Day rallies. All across Nevada, this coalition marched to stand up for the rights, freedoms, and liberties of everyone. They aimed to let those in power know that a country premised on government of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from the earth. Beth Osborne, Indivisible Las Vegas Steering Committee: “No Kings is more than a day or
Amber Falgout
Oct 17, 20251 min read
Advocates' Send Letter Sounding Alarm Amid Funding Shortages, Urging Lombardo to Abandon Film Tax Credit Scheme
Today, advocates delivered a letter to Gov. Joe Lombardo urging him to review a report from his own Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) detailing a poor return on investment for state film tax credits. This comes in advance of a looming special session, in which Gov. Lombardo is poised to put film tax credits back on the agenda despite strong opposition.
Amber Falgout
Oct 14, 20252 min read
Crime and Profits: The Hidden Players in Lombardo’s Agenda
Battle Born Progress (BBP), a nonpartisan organization dedicated to public education and strategic communications on critical issues, is proud to release its latest white paper, Policy Brief: A Case Against Governor Lombardo’s Crime Bill. This comprehensive report examines the provisions of Governor Lombardo’s crime bill, analyzes relevant crime statistics, and explores the funding sources that may be driving Lombardo’s ‘tough on crime’ agenda.
Amber Falgout
Oct 8, 20252 min read
Republican Forced Shutdown Sparks Anger as Nevadans Experience the Fallout of Government Services Stopping
Stakeholders gathered today to express their anger and frustration over the current government shutdown. Congressional Republicans and the Trump White House have held hostage ACA subsidies that could force health insurance costs to skyrocket for millions. Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency, and yet they have chosen to shut the government down so they can take away healthcare from millions of children, seniors.
Amber Falgout
Sep 30, 20256 min read
Battle Born Progress Calls for Action Ahead of Route 91 Harvest Festival Mass Shooting Anniversary
LAS VEGAS, NV - Tomorrow is the eighth anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting. It is still the deadliest shooting in American history. In total, 61 people succumbed to injuries sustained during the shooting, and over 800 other people were injured during the mass shooting. So far this year, over 300 mass shootings have occurred, highlighting the need to address gun violence on a widespread scale in America. Shelbie Swartz, Executive Director of Battle Born Pr
Amber Falgout
Sep 29, 20252 min read
“Where is Joe Lombardo?” Battle Born Progress Launches Website and Billboard Campaign
Battle Born Progress today announced the unveiling of a new website — https://www.whereislombardo.com — alongside a billboard campaign to call out Governor Joe Lombardo for attending to his wealthy donors rather than solving the problems of working Nevadans and their families. When he wasn’t vetoing unprecedented numbers of pieces of legislation, he failed to present any solutions, operating as an invisible executive for the last three years.
Amber Falgout
Sep 18, 20252 min read
With Free Speech Under Attack, Congress Must Act to Protect Every American’s Basic Rights
Today, members of Congress from both the House and Senate introduced the No Political Enemies Act (NOPE Act), aimed at protecting individuals and organizations from the unprecedented level of political prosecutions and reprisals being conducted by the Trump White House.
Amber Falgout
Sep 17, 20254 min read
At Campus Safety Roundtable, Advocates Renew Calls for Gun Violence Prevention Efforts
In the wake of multiple deadly shootings on school campuses of all levels and a rise in politically-motivated violence, advocates gathered virtually on Monday to discuss gun violence prevention and the damage done by the plague of gun violence affecting our schools and universities. Nevada is no stranger to such violence, and comprehensive reform is needed to finally address the unconscionable toll of daily gun violence in America.
Amber Falgout
Sep 14, 20254 min read
Activists Protest Over Lombardo’s Lack of Action Amid Statewide Cyberattack
Governor Joe Lombardo attended a Henderson Chamber of Commerce fundraiser last night. In response, community members participated in a protest to highlight Lombardo’s inaction regarding the recent and ongoing cyberattack, which has resulted in state offices and critical services being offline for several days.
Amber Falgout
Aug 27, 20252 min read
VIDEO: Lombardo Killed Effort to Curb Corporate Home Buying, As Wall Street Firms Become Largest Homeowners in Las Vegas
Today, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Invitation Homes, a Dallas-based firm trading on Wall Street, owns nearly 3,400 rental homes in the Las Vegas Valley. That’s enough to make it the second-largest home owner in Las Vegas, second only to another private equity firm, Pretium Partners, which owns nearly 4,500 valley homes.
Amber Falgout
Aug 19, 20252 min read
On 90th Anniversary, Trump White House Has Put Social Security In More Danger Than Ever Before
Today marks the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, among the most transformational social safety net programs this country has ever seen. Today, Social Security benefits roughly 70 million Americans every year, including 8 million receiving disability benefits, nearly 6 million receiving survivor benefits. Social Security has also lifted more than 22 million Americans out of poverty, including nearly 1 million children.
Amber Falgout
Aug 13, 20252 min read
Governor Lombardo Scrambles to Resurrect Failed Agenda, Eyes Dragging Lawmakers Back to Force a Billionaire Handout
After failing to pass most of his legislative agenda during Nevada’s biennial session, Governor Joe Lombardo now wants taxpayers to foot the bill for a special session.
Despite setting a record for the most vetoed bills, Lombardo seeks to pass legislation previously defeated by his own party, including an unpopular film tax credit bill.
Amber Falgout
Aug 4, 20253 min read
Furious Nevadans Rip Into GOP for “Victory Lap” Ways and Means Committee Field Hearing
House Republicans on the Ways & Means Committee are holding a hearing in Las Vegas today to promote the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Instead of celebration, they are being met with frustration from community members. Battle Born Progress secured a mobile billboard that will circulate the area where the hearing is taking place.
Amber Falgout
Jul 24, 20257 min read
Senate Majority Leader Cannizzaro, Educators Blast Feds for Freezing $61M in Nevada School Aid
Today, Senate Majority Leader Cannizzaro, educators, and former students came together to slam the U.S. Department of Education and the Trump Administration for holding up over $60 million in federal funding for Nevada schools. Speakers discussed the impact this will have on specific programs, such as after-school activities and the English language learner support currently offered.
Amber Falgout
Jul 16, 20254 min read
Advocates Raise Concerns Around Substantial Federal Funding Loss Impacting Clark County District Schools
Nevada schools are set to lose over $60 million in funding, being held up by the Trump Administration. This funding supports after-school programs and English Language Learner (ELL) programs throughout the state. Local groups highlighted concerns about this funding loss and how it will impact students, staff, and educators in Nevada.
Amber Falgout
Jul 13, 20253 min read
Advocates Highlight Substantial Impact of Medicaid and SNAP Cuts on Nevadans
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Amber Falgout
Jul 9, 20253 min read
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