The G3Wire

July 19, 2024

Former president Donald Trump is dominating the headlines this week.  Republicans from across the country met as planned for the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee despite the close call on former President Donald Trump’s life on Saturday.  Former President Donald Trump’s chances to win the election have soared since he survived the assassination attempt. And weeks of anticipation came to an end Monday when former President Donald Trump announced his running mate — Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance. In Nevada news this week, a Nye County judge and former Las Vegas councilwoman is facing federal charges of wire fraud and conspiracy after authorities accused her of raising more than $70,000 for a fallen officers memorial and spending it on herself. Michele Fiore, 53, of Pahrump was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury in Las Vegas. These news links so much more below!

State and Local Government Updates

NLV approves new sidewalk vendor rule

The North Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved an ordinance that would tighten regulations on sidewalk vendors. Sidewalk vendors operating in North Las Vegas will have to pay a $150 license fee every year. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Grand jury indicts ex-Las Vegas Councilwoman Michele Fiore on wire fraud charges

The indictment alleged Fiore, now a judge in Nye County, defrauded donors to a charity memorializing police officers. (The Nevada Independent)

School Board votes against appeal of ruling–Trustees had sought restriction on new law

The Clark County School Board voted against appealing a May 29 court ruling that ordered the district to rescind a policy limiting the powers of its four nonvoting trustees. Trustees voted 5-2 against an appeal on July 11, saying they need to deploy their energy elsewhere, such as searching for a new superintendent. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Fiore facing wire fraud, conspiracy

A Nye County judge and former Las Vegas councilwoman is facing federal charges of wire fraud and conspiracy after authorities accused her of raising more than $70,000 for a fallen officers memorial and spending it on herself. Michele Fiore, 53, of Pahrump was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury in Las Vegas. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Washoe County Commission retains Reno Toy Run donation after swastika incident

Commissioner Mike Clark’s $10,000 donation to a motorcycle group for their annual toy drive remains intact after being reconsidered on Tuesday, with a 3-2 vote in favor of retaining the donation. (Reno Gazette Journal)

‘Power of the sun’: $156M grant to jump-start solar energy in Las Vegas

Rep. Susie Lee and others touted the Environmental Protection Agency solar grant, which officials said could help 20,000 Nevadans lower their energy bills. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Clark County School Board won’t appeal ruling on nonvoting trustees’ rights

The Clark County School Board voted 5-2 Thursday against pursuing an appeal on a May 29 court ruling on a policy that the board passed to limit nonvoting trustees’ powers. (The Nevada Independent)

Federal Updates

By the numbers: Nevada ranks near last in women’s health and reproductive care

Nevada ranks close to dead last in women’s health and reproductive care across all U.S. states and the District of Columbia, a new report shows. (The Nevada Independent)

Titus, both NV senators sign letter urging feds to prep for DACA recipients seeking ACA access

WASHINGTON — Worried about the outcome of the 2024 election, a slew of congressional Democrats called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday to take steps to ensure Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients can actually access health insurance provided under the Affordable Care Act when they become eligible this year. (Nevada Appeal)

$156M assisting Vegas to go solar–EPA grant to boost low-income access

Harnessing power from the Mojave Desert sun has long been touted as a feasible part of the clean energy transition. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Rosen, Cortez Masto join Cruz’s bill to end federal taxes on tips

Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) signed onto a bill Thursday that Cruz proposed to end federal taxation on tips, becoming the first Democrats to co-sponsor the policy in either chamber. (The Nevada Independent)

Rural officials tell NV lawmakers they can’t keep up with flood of proposed energy projects

The federal push to build large-scale renewable energy projects on public lands is in full force, and Nevada’s rural counties fear they may be on the chopping block. (Reno Gazette Journal)

Federal land sale planned for Vegas affordable housing

The Bureau of Land Management is moving ahead with plans to sell 20 acres of public land to the Clark County Department of Social Services for an affordable housing development. (The Nevada Independent)

Articles of Interest

Higher temps, fewer protections: undocumented workers more at risk amid extreme heat

As global temperatures continue to rise and with Nevada among the states most affected by climate change, working conditions are about to get even more difficult. (The Nevada Independent)

Stadium financing info emerges–A’s provide details on development agreement

The Oakland Athletics draft development agreement with the Las Vegas Athletics is shedding light on how the Major League Baseball team will finance its planned $1.5 billion Strip ballpark and how the construction process will play out. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

A’s offer initial Vegas stadium funding plans; won’t use entire $380M in public funding

The public financing for the stadium includes $180 million in transferable tax credits from the state (which the team could sell to other businesses for cash), an estimated $120 million in Clark County bonds and a $25 million credit from the county for infrastructure needs around the stadium. (The Nevada Independent)

Unraveling the assault on Trump

BUTLER, Pa. — The young man was pacing around the edges of the Donald Trump campaign rally, shouldering a big backpack and peering into the lens of a rangefinder toward the rooftops behind the stage where the former president would stand. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Vegas bids farewell to Mirage

After 34 years, the “Oasis in the Desert” is disappearing from the Strip as The Mirage closed its doors forever on Wednesday. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Report: Save for 17 years for home down payment

Las Vegas Valley residents would have to save up for more than 17 years to afford a down payment for a house right now, according to a new study from Zillow. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Biden tests positive for COVID during Las Vegas trip; cancels speech

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon while visiting Las Vegas. (The Nevada Independent)

Parallels between Oct. 1, attempted assassination

Some mass shooting experts see parallels between the Oct. 1, 2017, mass shooting in Las Vegas and the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, including a shooter in an elevated position and questions about security. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Biden to address NAACP National Convention–Will speak Tuesday on first leg of 2-day visit

The county’s oldest civil rights organization will welcome President Joe Biden during one of the last days of the group’s annual national conference in Las Vegas. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Shooter seen well ahead of gunfire–Confronting assailant, officer didn’t take shot

BUTLER, Pa. — The man who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Saturday was spotted by law enforcement nearly 30 minutes before shots were fired, a local NBC affiliate reported on Monday. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Trump’s economic plans include proposed tariffs, tax cuts and no taxes on tips

WASHINGTON — The first night of the Republican National Convention kept its official focus on the economy Monday even after Saturday’s shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania in which former President Donald Trump was injured. (Las Vegas Sun)

Garland cancels Nevada visit to oversee Trump shooting investigation

Attorney General Merrick Garland was set to speak at the National Bar Association’s convention on Monday in Las Vegas. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Confusion, questions arise over changes to real estate commissions

Changes to agent compensation and commissions from real estate lawsuit settlements seen as a potential game changer for consumers. (Reno Gazette Journal)

Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe begins a top-to-bottom renovation

The Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe is the fifth name for the Stateline hotel and casino. The resort is now seeing a property wide renovation under its new ownership led by billionaire Tilman Fertitta. (The Nevada Independent)

Analyst: Chicago deal could provide ‘template’ for Bally’s to replace Tropicana

A financing agreement for Bally’s Corp.’s planned downtown Chicago casino could provide a roadmap for the company’s plans to replace the Tropicana Las Vegas. (The Nevada Independent)

By the numbers: Housing industry rebounding in Las Vegas; prices still high

The Las Vegas housing market appears to be rebounding from last year’s numbers, but home prices remain high, a new report from the Las Vegas Realtors (LVR) association revealed. (The Nevada Independent)

End of Carpool lanes still pursued

LT. Gov. Stavros Anthony is still pursuing the removal of high occupancy vehicle lanes from Las Vegas Valley freeways. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Man killed at Trump rally called ‘hero’—Ex-fire chief shielded family during gunfire

Corey Comperatore’s quick decision to use his body as a shield against the bullets flying toward his wife and daughter rang true to the close friends and neighbors who loved and respected the proud 50-year-old Trump supporter, noting that the Butler County resident was a “man of conviction.” (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Nuclear waste, atomic testing on tap for Nevada in Project 2025 manifesto

A victory by Donald Trump in November could revive America’s long-shuttered nuclear weapons testing program in Southern Nevada, as well as the stalled effort to bury the nation’ radioactive waste at Yucca Mountain, 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas. (Nevada Current)

What was attempted assassin’s mindset?

 WASHINGTON — The 20-year-old nursing-home employee from suburban Pittsburgh who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump was a registered Republican who packed explosives in the vehicle he drove to the  campaign rally an hour from his home. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Election News

Important Dates

General Early Voting              October 19                  Days Until: 99

General Election                     November 5                Days Until: 112

Determination after attack ,Trump says

  MILWAUKEE — An energetic crowd chanted “yes you are” in Fiserv Forum when former President Donald Trump said he “wasn’t supposed to be here tonight,” speaking about the brush he had with death after an attempted assassination a few days before. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Biden’s circle of support quickly shrinks–Even close allies Obama, Pelosi want president to re think re-election bid

Democrats at the highest levels are making a critical push for President Joe Biden to rethink his election bid, with former President Barack Obama expressing concerns to allies and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi privately telling Biden the party could lose the ability to seize control of the House if he doesn’t step away from the 2024 race. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Nevada legislative fundraising close in key races; millions pour into ballot initiatives

Across 10 contested legislative races throughout the second quarter, Democratic and Republican candidates each led the fundraising race in five of them. (The Nevada Independent)

Third of registered Nevada Latinos undecided–Biden led over Trump in pre-debate polling

Nearly a third of Latino registered voters in Nevada hadn’t decided whether to support President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump this fall, according to a Televisa Univision Consumer Strategy & Insights poll released this week. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

After primaries, Nevada Democrats lead fundraising battle across congressional races

With four months to go until the election, Nevada’s three Democratic incumbents have sizable fundraising leads. (The Nevada Independent)

Two-thirds of Dems want Biden to withdraw

WASHINGTON — Nearly two thirds of Democrats say President Joe Biden should withdraw from the presidential race and let his party nominate a different candidate, according to a new poll, sharply undercutting his post-debate claim that “average Democrats” are still with him even if some “big names” are turning on him. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Focus turns to Vance

MILWAUKEE — Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, the GOP’s 2024 vice presidential candidate, echoed Donald Trump’s calls for unity in an energizing speech Wednesday night. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Judge tosses GOP suit that sought to end Nevada’s post-Election Day ballot counting

In a Wednesday ruling, Chief U.S. District Court Judge Miranda Du dismissed the case on the grounds that the plaintiffs did not have standing to file the lawsuit. (The Nevada Independent)

Washoe County Commission reverses course, acknowledges election certification mandatory

Two of the three Washoe County commissioners who refused to certify the results of two primary election recounts reversed course Tuesday, acknowledging that certification is mandatory and that delaying the process could potentially subject them to criminal prosecution. (Reno Gazette Journal)

Nevadan makes case–Senate hopeful Brown sees return of hope with Trump

MILWAUKEE — Nevada Republican senatorial candidate Sam Brown and Donald Trump will “put America first again,” Brown told the thousands of Republicans during the second day of the Republican National Convention. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

At Las Vegas NAACP event, Biden refuses to let up on Trump

In President Joe Biden’s first campaign event since the assassination attempt of Donald Trump, he called for the de-escalation of divisive political rhetoric while maintaining that a second Trump term would be a threat to democracy. (Nevada Current)

Election 2024 campaign money: Which candidates on Washoe ballots have raised the most?

Money fuels political campaigns, and this week’s quarterly campaign finance reports – the first since June’s primary – give a hint at which candidates on Northern Nevada’s November ballots have enough to go the distance or at least make their races competitive. (Reno Gazette Journal)

Validation for Vance—Allies say vice president pick will energize voters

MILWAUKEE — Weeks of anticipation came to an end Monday when former President Donald Trump used his personal social media platform to announce his running mate — Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance — just as the Republican National Convention was getting underway in this Midwest city. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

On RNC’s1st day, Trump gains nomination, taps Vance for VP

MILWAUKEE — Delegates at the Republican National Convention on Monday officially nominated Donald Trump for president for the third consecutive election, less than two days after he survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. (Las Vegas Sun)

Ahead of RNC, veterans in Nevada wary of far-right proposals

As the organizers behind Project 2025 prepare to host events at the Republican National Convention this week, some veterans in Nevada denounced the controversial blueprint to transform the federal government. (Las Vegas Sun)

Brown raises $4 million in second quarter as Nevada Senate race heats up

Republican Senate nominee Sam Brown will report raising more than $4 million in the second quarter of 2024, easily the Army veteran’s best fundraising quarter yet. (The Nevada Independent)

Unidos US kicks off convention; President Biden expected to speak Wednesday

The nation’s largest Latino-centered civil rights organization on Monday kicked off its annual convention on the Las Vegas Strip. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Donald Trump’s election odds soar after assassination attempt

Former President Donald Trump’s chances to win the election have soared since he survived Saturday’s assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Trump names J.D. Vance as his VP pick

President Donald Trump announced on social media that he has chosen Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate in the 2024 election. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Biden still scheduled to visit Nevada this week following Trump rally shooting 

President Joe Biden’s multiday visit to Nevada is set to continue as planned following a shooting at a Trump rally on Saturday, according to organizers. (The Nevada Independent)

Biden lands in Las Vegas

President Joe Biden will spend two days in campaigning in Las Vegas. Air and road traffic will be impacted, and police are planning extra security. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Horsford to appear with Biden at Black voter event Tuesday

Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) will appear with President Joe Biden at a North Las Vegas event Tuesday, a welcome sign for a president whom high-profile Democrats avoided at a rally in Michigan on Friday. (The Nevada Independent)

Ahead of RNC, veterans wary of far-right proposals

As the organizers behind Project 2025 prepare to host events at the Republican National Convention this week, some veterans in Nevada denounced the controversial blueprint to transform the federal government. (Las Vegas Sun)

GOP nominee heads to Milwaukee, urges unity after attempt on his life

BUTLER, Pa.— Former President Donald Trump called for unity and resilience Sunday after an attempt on his life added fresh uncertainty to an already tumultuous presidential campaign and raised sharp questions about how a gunman was able to open fire from a rooftop near a Pennsylvania campaign rally. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Nevada has co-starring role at convention—All of Republicans’ platform will impact state

Republicans from across the country will meet as planned for the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee despite the close call on former President Donald Trump’s life on Saturday. (Las Vegas Review Journal)

Biden says ‘no place for this kind of violence in America’ after shooting at Trump rally

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden denounced political violence during brief remarks Saturday night after a shooting abruptly ended a campaign rally that Donald Trump was holding in Pennsylvania and injured the former president. (Nevada Current)

GOP convention to go on as planned in Milwaukee, with Trump in attendance

WASHINGTON — Thousands of Republicans will gather in Milwaukee beginning Monday for the party’s presidential nominating convention — a typically joyous occasion that will likely take on a different tone this year after a gunman shot at Donald Trump, injuring him, on Saturday. (Nevada Current)

If a presidential nominee drops out, what happens to states’ ballots?

This special report was written with contributions from States Newsroom’s 39 state news outlets.  WASHINGTON — The Electoral College could help Democrats avoid a complicated situation in the event President Joe Biden withdraws from the race after his name is printed on ballots. (Nevada Current)

D.C. Download: What Nevada Democrats are weighing amid calls for Biden to drop out

Can President Joe Biden beat former President Donald Trump? Is he fit enough to serve four more years? And do voters’ opinions on the latter question impact the former? (The Nevada Independent)

Upcoming Fundraisers

Fundraiser to Support

Bert Gurr

Saturday, July 20, 2024

1:30-4:00pm

Lostra Warehouse-Corner of 6^th and Silver

Elko, Nevada

RSVP: eric@gopnevada.com

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Join Nevada Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager

for a fundraiser in support of

Heather Goulding

for Assembly District 27
Thursday, July 25, 2024

5:30pm – 7:30pm
Laughing Planet – University of Nevada, Reno location
941 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89503

RSVP to Adam@TallacStrategies.com

(rsvp appreciated but not required)

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Fundraiser to Support

Shelley Berkley

for Mayor

Thursday, August 15, 2024

5:30-7:30pm

At the home of Michael Tang

RSVP for address

tom@letiziaagency.com