Ford tries to lay high costs at Lombardo’s doorstep

Inflation came in hot in this morning’s report, which isn’t much of a surprise given All The Things, but still not a thing anyone wants to hear. Voters of course will be rendering their verdict on who and what are at fault. It’s less clear what can be done about it as long as Trump is in the White House and continues to mostly enjoy the approval of the fragile flowers on the Supreme Court.

Let’s say the polls and vibes are right and Trump and his Republicans get thumped. Even if Democrats can’t get legislation enacted (or repealed) while Trump is still president, they’re going to have to at least lay out some clear and meaningful plans. And it’s hard to imagine moderate incrementalism and the accommodation to industry that it entails — the default prescription traditionally preferred by Nevada Democrats — is going to hit the spot.

IN NEVADA CURRENT

It’s not all because of war and tariffs. Dot connecting can be a big part of campaigning. And in a press conference Tuesday, Democratic candidate for governor Aaron Ford made an effort to connect dots regarding the issue of the 2026 cycle. Dana Gentry reports: Lombardo’s policies designed to benefit campaign contributors, not Nevadans, Ford says

But of course it has. The Trump administration has blocked millions of dollars in federal funding for numerous projects in Nevada’s national parks which would have supported everything from long-term weather stations and road mapping to wildlife monitoring and cultural resource preservation. Jeniffer Solis reports: Trump administration blocks maintenance funding for Nevada national parks

Nevada’s provider shortage is acute, btw. As the nation’s physician shortage worsens, some fear the Trump administration’s immigration policies will dissuade or prevent doctors who earned their medical degrees in foreign countries from practicing in the United States. Shalina Chatlani reports: Trump immigration policies could turn away much-needed foreign doctors, critics say

“Behind all the window dressing, the challenged policy represents the federal government’s attempt to decide who gets to vote,” the judge wrote. “But Congress has left that authority where our Constitution has always placed it: with the states.” (And Trump hates that.) Jonathan Shorman reports: Trump pressed states for info on millions of voters in the midterms. It’s mostly failed.

Good Luck