FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2023 Contact: Amber Falgout, [email protected], 775.657.0433 Las Vegas, Nev. — Today, the Supreme Court ruled that President Biden’s landmark student loan forgiveness program was not allowed under the HEROES Act. The court ruled 6-3 with Justice Kagan, Justice Sotomayor, and Justice Jackson dissenting. This decision has significant implications for […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 14, 2023 Contact: Amber Falgout, afalgout@battlebornprogress, 775.657.0433 Carson City, Nev. — Today, less than a week since the Nevada Legislature began consideration of Senate Bill 1, to allocate $380 million in taxpayer funds to construct a Major League Baseball stadium in Las Vegas, the Assembly voted to pass the bill despite considerable […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 13, 2023 Contact: Amber Falgout, afalgout@battlebornprogress, 775.657.0433 CARSON CITY, NV – Today, the Nevada State Senate passed Senate Bill 1 by a vote of 13 to 8. The bill authorizes $380 million in public funding to build a baseball stadium for the current Oakland A’s on the Las Vegas Strip. Annette […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2023 Contact: Amber Falgout, afalgout@battlebornprogress, 775.657.0433 The Dedication From Republicans and Governor Lombardo to Give Public Dollars to a Wealthy Corporation Shows Where Their Priorities Lie CARSON CITY, NV – Tonight, less than an hour after the Nevada 34th Special Legislative Session, Governor Lombardo issued another proclamation calling legislators to […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2023 Contact: Amber Falgout, afalgout@battlebornprogress, 775.657.0433 Capital Improvements Bill Passes Despite Republican Obstruction It is now up to Gov. Lombardo whether he’ll side with Nevada’s veterans or “pork” for charter schools CARSON CITY, NV – This evening, Governor Joe Lombardo issued a proclamation calling Nevada legislators back to Carson City […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2023 Contact: Amber Falgout, afalgout@battlebornprogress, 775.657.0433 Battle Born Progress on Republican Obstruction and Governor Lombardo’s Special Session Proclamation Carson City, Nev. — Today, roughly 18 hours after the 82nd legislative session adjourned Sine Die, Governor Joe Lombardo called for a special session of the legislature. This call for the state’s […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2023 Contact: Amber Falgout, afalgout@battlebornprogress, 775.657.0433 Battle Born Progress Reacts to 82nd Legislative Session Obstruction from Republicans and Governor Lombardo Hurt Nevada CARSON CITY, NV – The Nevada Legislature adjourned the 2023 Legislative Session at midnight on June 5, 2023. In the final minutes of the session, we saw […]
Temper-tantrum-driven veto hurts real Nevadans Click here for video of the event Click here for pictures of the event Carson City, NV – Today, in front of the Legislative Building in Carson City, community groups and leaders gathered to respond to Governor Lombardo’s dangerous and irresponsible veto of AB520, also known as the Appropriations Act, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 1, 2023 Contact: Amber Falgout, [email protected], 775-657-0433 Statement on Governor Lombardo’s Refusal to Sign The Appropriations Act, Assembly Bill 520 Carson City, Nev. — Today, Governor Lombardo refused to sign Assembly Bill 520, also known as the Appropriations Act. This measure would fund crucial services like health care, foster care, highway patrol, grant programs, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2023 Contact: Amber Falgout, [email protected] 775.657.0433 Governor Lombardo Aligns Himself with Anti-Trans GOP Governors, Shows His True Extremist Colors CARSON CITY, NV – Today, Governor Joe Lombardo was one of 24 other signatories on a letter from the Republican Governors Association attacking the Biden Administration’s Title IX rule, which prohibits […]
