Institute for a Progressive Nevada

Follow @NVimmigrants on Twitter for live updates, urgent alerts, and confirmed ICE activity reports. Stay safe and join the fight to protect our families with the Nevada Immigrant Coalition.

The latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February. This is the third time in the last five months that the economy has lost jobs. Read more here: buff.ly/Y6Okvhs

In the last week, the price of gas has skyrocketed by 11%. This is the highest price the U.S. has seen since September 2024. Read more about this increase here: nytimes.com/2026/03/06/bus…

Advocates are warning about the Trump Administration's comments on taking over our elections. @SSV_NV Director Emily Persaud-Zamora said these threats are "designed to suppress and discourage us from participating actively in democracy.” Read more here buff.ly/j3YEuKq

44,700 Nevadans are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits due to new work requirements going into effect on March 1st. Nevada 211 is a resource to help people struggling to put food on the table. If you need help finding food assistance near you, use nevada211.org

Rest in Power, Jesse Jackson. His lifelong legacy as a civil rights activist will be an inspiration for all as we continue to fight for equality across the country.

ICYMI: The Trump Administration has repealed crucial scientific research that gave the EPA the power to fight climate change. Without these measures to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, increased pollution could hurt our health and exacerbate extreme weather conditions.

Today marks 8 years since 17 people tragically lost their lives at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. Gun violence is still affecting people across the country daily. We must come together to protect our communities against violence.

The White House's recent comments on nationalizing elections and having ICE's presence at polling locations are a threat to our elections. We're live discussing this attempt at a power grab now! Tune in here: facebook.com/10006464932395…

In less than a month, 45,000 Nevadans will lose access to their SNAP benefits because of eligibility changes made in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read more about how this act is affecting SNAP in our state here: buff.ly/nOKmTyn

Southern Nevada relies heavily on tourism to thrive, but tourism to Las Vegas has been steadily declining. In just one month, over 4,700 jobs in leisure and hospitality were lost.

Former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce has been nominated to be the Director of the Bureau of Land Management. Pearce has a long record of opposing federal ownership of public lands. Read more here: rgj.com/story/opinion/…

In the past, Nevada homeowners have seen applications for insurance denied because of living in wildfire-prone areas. #AB376 went into effect on Jan. 1st, which allows insurance companies to exclude wildfire coverage from their polices. Read more here: buff.ly/Dv6aiSd

Today, we reflect on the life and legacy of the great civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr.

We're hiring a Development Manager! To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jobs@battlebornprogress.org no later than January 23, 2026. Click here for more info: bit.ly/3Nbbm5E

According to Consumer Affairs, Nevada is the second-worst state for renters in the country. With the median two-bedroom apartment costing $1,489 a month, affordability and lack of renter protections landed our state low on the list. Read more here: buff.ly/2JgB18U

The E.P.A. will stop considering the value of saving human lives when establishing standards on air pollution. Experts said that this change will likely result in lower costs for companies and dirtier air. Read more here: nytimes.com/2026/01/12/cli…

We're hiring a Development Manager! To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jobs@battlebornprogress.org no later than January 23, 2026. Click here for more info: bit.ly/3Nbbm5E

A report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that only 584,000 jobs were created during 2025. Along with job creation being down, unemployment rates went up last year, peaking at 4.4%

Nevadans have until January 15th to purchase a health plan through Nevada Health Link. After Republicans in Congress refused to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, middle-class families are expected to see their premiums double. Read more here: buff.ly/wVHOGR4

Happy Holidays from the Institute for a Progressive Nevada team!