Aaron Ford – California Globe

Newsom’s Summer Tour Kicks Off in Nevada

July 8, 2026 4:35 pmJuly 8, 2026 4:55 pm

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will launch his national summer campaign tour Thursday in the Las Vegas area, beginning a three-day swing focused on rallying Nevada Democratic volunteers, deploying canvassers across the metro region, and raising money for Attorney General Aaron...

‘Democrats for Lombardo’ Launches with Over 120 Prominent NV Democrats Backing Governor’s Reelection Bid

July 6, 2026 1:41 pmJuly 6, 2026 3:49 pm

In a clear sign of his broadening appeal beyond traditional party lines, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo’s campaign announced Tuesday the launch of “Democrats for Lombardo,” a bipartisan coalition of more than 120 registered Democrats from across the Silver State who...

Coalition Including California, Arizona, and Nevada Sues Trump Administration Over Medicaid Work Requirements

June 30, 2026 11:11 amJuly 1, 2026 11:01 am

A coalition of 25 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia, including California, Arizona, and Nevada, filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging the Trump administration’s implementation of Medicaid work requirements enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (see below)....

Lombardo Raises the Stakes in Nevada Governor’s Race, Spotlights Ford’s Travel and Progressive Record

June 29, 2026 1:31 pmJune 29, 2026 2:13 pm

Gov. Joe Lombardo is escalating the temperature in Nevada’s 2026 gubernatorial contest, directly challenging Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford on his refusal to answer whether he supports defunding the police while repeatedly being absent from the state. In a Monday...

RNC Sues Nevada Democrats for Allowing Non-Residents to Vote in State Elections

June 29, 2026 8:18 amJune 30, 2026 9:10 am

The Republican National Committee is taking decisive legal action to protect election integrity in Nevada, filing suit against Democrat Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar for enforcing a policy that permits certain non-residents—individuals who have never lived in the state, and...

Obama-Appointed Judge Permanently Blocks Trump Election Integrity Executive Order

June 24, 2026 3:12 pmJune 24, 2026 3:12 pm

In a sweeping decision issued Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Denise J. Casper, an Obama appointee, permanently enjoined key provisions of President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14399 aimed at verifying U.S. citizenship in federal elections and bolstering election integrity. In doing...

Nevada Leads Nation in Job Growth Under Governor Joe Lombardo

June 20, 2026 11:40 amJune 20, 2026 11:40 am

Nevada has posted strong economic numbers over the past year, accounting for approximately 12% of all new jobs created nationwide, according to a CNBC report citing Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The Silver State, which represents roughly 1% of the...