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 31, 2023 Contact: Amber Falgout, [email protected], 775-657-0433 Statement on Governor Lombardo’s Signing Education and State Government Budgets Carson City, Nev. — Today, with five days left of the 82nd Legislative Session and after days of delay, Governor Lombardo signed Senate Bill 503, the education budget for the state of Nevada through 2025. The budget […]
