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Las Vegas Strip Takes a Hit: Visitor Numbers Down, But Off-Strip Casinos Thrive

January 21, 2026 12:24 pmJanuary 22, 2026 2:14 am

Sin City is feeling the pinch. Las Vegas tourism continues its slide, with visitor arrivals dropping noticeably in 2025 amid economic pressures, policy hurdles, and shifting traveler preferences. According to the latest data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors...

AG Aaron Ford Unveils ‘Affordable Nevada’ Housing Plan Amid Gubernatorial Campaign

January 20, 2026 2:41 pmJanuary 20, 2026 2:41 pm

As Nevada grapples with soaring housing costs that have left renters and aspiring homeowners struggling, Democratic gubernatorial candidate and current Attorney General Aaron Ford has released his “Affordable Nevada” plan, aiming to tackle the crisis through renter protections, development incentives,...

Nevada Launches First-Ever Public Corruption Strike Force to Root Out Government Graft

January 20, 2026 11:13 amJanuary 20, 2026 11:13 am

In a decisive step to combat longstanding issues of integrity in public office, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada has announced the creation of the state’s first Public Corruption Strike Force. Unveiled on January 14, this dedicated...

Arizona Anti-ICE Protests Intensify as Maricopa Sheriff Vows to Protect ICE, Enforce Law

January 20, 2026 8:52 amJanuary 20, 2026 10:10 am

Low-level but recurring protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have begun appearing across the Phoenix metropolitan area, as Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan publicly reaffirmed that his office is cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Demonstrations have been reported...

Federal Audits Demand California Repay Over $1 Billion in Misused Medicaid Funds for Illegal Aliens

January 19, 2026 2:03 pmJanuary 20, 2026 10:57 am

In a major escalation of federal oversight, audits by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Trump administration have determined that California must repay more than $1 billion in improperly claimed federal Medicaid funds tied to healthcare...

Attorney General Aaron Ford’s Frequent Flyer Addiction Continues: Travel Extravaganza Totals Nearly $140K

January 19, 2026 11:13 amJanuary 19, 2026 11:13 am

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford (D), often dubbed the state’s “top cop,” continued his frequent travel habits into 2025, racking up $55,905.03 in campaign expenses for transportation, lodging, and meals, according to his latest filing with the Nevada Secretary of...

Khanna and Swisher’s Wealth-Grabbing Tantrum: California’s Billionaire Shakedown Hits Peak Entitlement

January 18, 2026 2:27 pmJanuary 19, 2026 2:16 pm

SACRAMENTO – In the latest episode of “How to Alienate Every Job Creator in Silicon Valley,” Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) sat down with tech journalist Kara Swisher to defend California’s controversial billionaire tax proposal – a move that’s drawing fire...