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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Big Beautiful Bill' mostly benefits Nevada's wealthiest
() The tax benefits in the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' will only be big and beautiful for Nevadans' wealthiest households, according to a new analysis by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. The progressive think tank released a state-by-state analysis of the tax provisions of the 'Big Beautiful Bill Act' passed Thursday by House Republicans. They found that in Nevada, the richest 1% — households making $796,500 or more a year — would see an average tax benefit of $82,590 in 2026. That's equivalent to 2.4% of their average annual income, which is $3.5 million. Households just under them — the 4% of households making between $293,500 and $796,500 — would see a tax benefit of $14,150. That's equivalent to 3.1% of their average annual income. Meanwhile, Nevada households in the bottom 20% – those making less than $27,700 a year — would see a tax benefit of $130. That represents 0.8% of their average annual income. The middle 20% of households — those making between $50,800 and $84,400 — would see a benefit of $1,390. That's equivalent to 2.1% of that group's average annual income. Here's the tax change across all income levels: Altogether, ITEP estimates that in Nevada more than a quarter of the tax benefit would go to the top 1% of income earners, and more than two-thirds of the tax benefits would be felt by the top 20% of households. Nationwide, the richest 1% would receive $121 billion in net tax cuts in 2026. The middle 20% — 'a group that is 20 times the size of the richest 1%,' ITEP emphasizes — would receive half that much. ITEP in its report noted that 'high-income people in states with less robust tax systems overall do the best.' Nevada is one of 22 states where the richest 1% would receive an average net tax cut of more than $75,000. The think tank also noted in the analysis that it expects the effects of President Donald Trump's tariff policies to offset 'most of the tax cuts' for the bottom 80% of Americans, and for the bottom 40% 'the tariffs impose a cost that is greater than the tax cuts they would receive under this legislation.' At the national level, for instance, the poorest 20% of households can expect to see their take-home pay increase by 1% as a result of the changes. But that's more than offset by a roughly 2.4% decrease in spending power due to the effects of the Trump administration's tariffs. The law's provisions are also relatively favorable toward wealthy overseas investors. 'Foreign investors who own shares in U.S. companies would benefit more than the poorest fifth of Americans,' ITEP's authors wrote. 'These foreign investors would enjoy $23 billion in tax cuts in 2026 compared to just $4 billion for the bottom 20% of Americans.' Because Republicans are using a procedural known as 'reconciliation,' the bill cannot be filibustered in the Senate. Republicans control 53 Senate seats, meaning they can lose three votes and still pass the bill with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance. Minnesota Reformer reporter Christopher Ingraham contributed to this report.
Axios
20-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Proposed federal land sale stokes concerns over Utah water pipeline
A proposed sale of federal land to local governments in Utah is raising concerns that it could help pave the way for a controversial water pipeline from Lake Powell. The big picture: The Lake Powell Pipeline is a proposed 143-mile duct that would transport 86,000 acre-feet of water annually from the lake into southwestern Utah. Water officials from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming — the six states that share the Colorado River basin with Utah — asked U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt in 2020 to halt an environmental impact statement for the pipeline until "substantive legal and operational issues" were resolved. The project has largely been on hold for the past several years. Driving the news: In the House Committee on Natural Resources on May 6, a late-night amendment to President Trump's " big, beautiful bill" by U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nevada) included provisions to transfer federal land to Washington County in southwestern Utah, the Washington County Water Conservation District and the city of St. George. The intrigue: An analysis that the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) provided to U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton's office called the amendment "a direct threat to Arizona's water future." The analysis said the land sale that aligns with the pipeline's path would have "serious implications" for ongoing Colorado River negotiations, would weaken Arizona's negotiating position and would risk "an escalation of unilateral actions by other states, further destabilizing river governance." ADWR told Axios it contributed to the analysis, but it's unclear who else was involved or which details came from the agency. Between the lines: Maps obtained by Axios that the Bureau of Land Management prepared for U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-Utah), who introduced the amendment with Amodei, show that a small stretch of land running parallel to the Arizona state line, and another spur that juts off to the north, largely mirrors a segment of the pipeline route. A portion would also run through a block of land that would go to the water district. Yes, but: The overwhelming majority of the pathway is outside the federal land from the amendment, including lengthy segments in Coconino and Mohave counties in Arizona and Utah's Kane County. What they're saying: Stanton and U.S. Rep. Susie Lee (D-Nevada) said several of the federal parcels align with the pipeline's proposed route, and water managers in their states warned the land sale could be used to develop the project. They called on House Republicans to remove the proposed land sale from the bill, calling it a "Trojan horse to steal Nevadans' and Arizonans' water." The other side: Karry Rathje, a spokesperson for the Washington County Water Conservancy District, told Axios the land it would receive isn't related to the pipeline and wouldn't help expedite it, adding it wouldn't change the National Environmental Policy Act process required for the pipeline. The district plans to use that parcel for a potential reservoir, while the county said it intends to use the land for transportation and other infrastructure projects like enhancements to a regional water reuse system. County Commissioner Adam Snow said in a statement the amendment only authorizes the land's sale and doesn't require any purchases. The statement didn't directly mention the pipeline, but Snow said the county is open to discussions with anyone concerned about specific parcels, including about possible deed restrictions "to ensure proper use if the option to acquire was exercised." Maloy said the land is for "trails, roads, water infrastructure, a little bit for the airport," and is unrelated to the pipeline, E&E News by Politico reported last week.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
Nevada Court of Appeals rejects petition to dismiss indictment of ex-congressional candidate accused of murder
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Nevada Court of Appeals Wednesday rejected a petition to dismiss the indictment against a former Republican congressional candidate and ex-wrestler charged with murder. Daniel Rodimer is accused of punching Christopher Tapp, 47, inside Resorts World on the Las Vegas Strip on Oct. 29, 2023, leading to Tapp's death. Doctors pronounced Tapp dead at a Las Vegas hospital on Nov. 5, 2023. The Clark County coroner's office ruled Tapp's death a homicide as a result of blunt force trauma to his head, documents said. A scan showed he suffered several brain bleeds. RELATED: Ex-congressional candidate accused of killing man in Las Vegas hotel room dressed as 'Ken,' court records allege witness coverup The state appeals court rejected Rodimer's claims regarding witness testimony that led to his grand jury indictment in April 2024. Rodimer claimed the state 'introduced inadmissible hearsay,' saying it elicited testimony from Dani Lyons, who said Rodimer's wife told her not to talk to the police. After an investigation, the appeals court determined that Lyons' statement did not constitute hearsay. Additionally, Rodimer claimed the state failed to show evidence of Lyons' history of drug use and tell the grand jury about the effect of drug use on credibility. The appeals court said in the order that Lyons' drug use did not constitute exculpatory evidence and was not required to be brought before the grand jury. Rodimer also claimed the state allowed a detective to provide his opinion on Rodimer's guilt. The detective's testimony showed that the case was initially reported as a slip and fall, but after interviewing witnesses, the detective concluded the victim did not get his injuries from a fall. The order showed that the detective did not give an opinion about Rodimer's guilt during his testimony. The detective did not 'even mention Rodimer at all,' the order said. Rodimer's attorneys, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld, released the following statement about the appeals court decision: 'The Petition that was filed on behalf of Mr. Rodimer raised significant legal issues that warrant further review. As a result, we are in the process of determining the next steps that will be taken in the appeal process to protect Mr. Rodimer's and all Nevadans' rights.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump nominates Chattah as Nevada's U.S. Attorney
Sigal Chattah speaking at a Donald Trump rally in Minden in 2022. (C-SPAN screengrab) Nevada Republican National Committeewoman and former political candidate Sigal Chattah has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as interim U.S. Attorney in Nevada, her office confirmed Friday. The interim status will be removed if she is confirmed by the Senate. In a post on X, Nevada Republican Party chairman Michael McDonald said Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi 'have the warrior they need in Nevada. Sigal will rigorously advocate for the President's priorities and investigate corruption throughout the Silver State.' Chattah did not respond to phone calls or texts seeking comment on her nomination. 'Sigal is a fierce defender of personal liberties, best known for her work reopening churches in Nevada after their unconstitutional shutdown,' the Nevada Republican Party said on X. During her unsuccessful run in 2022 for Nevada attorney general, Chattah declared her Democratic opponent, incumbent Attorney General Aaron Ford, a Black man, 'should be hanging from a f–king crane'; longed for fewer 'pronoun badges' and transgender individuals in America, while describing them with an offensive slur; and invited comparisons with Sen. Joe McCarthy and former Pres. Donald Trump by calling for the imprisonment of political foes. Chattah insists she never considered apologizing to Ford for what was widely viewed as a racist comment. 'I think he's a corrupt public official and I think he's betrayed Nevadans. I'm not going to apologize for that,' she said. While campaigning in the AG race, Chattah told the Current that if elected, she'd be a bipartisan nightmare for anyone engaged in public corruption, adding she'd 'absolutely' investigate Trump as well as Nevada's fake electors. 'I don't care whether you have an 'R' or a 'D' by your name. If you're in a criminal enterprise, public corruption, you're getting investigated.' As a candidate, Chattah pledged to 'protect Nevadans' lawful right to keep and bear arms' and 'uphold the Constitutional rights to peaceable assembly and petition the government for a redress of grievances.' In an opinion column in January, Chattah blamed President Barack Obama for 'gross abuses of the Patriot Act,' resulting in the proliferation of domestic terrorism rooted in Islam. 'At best, this encore administration has four years to correct the course of the last 15 years of homegrown Islamic threats to America.' Chattah was born in Israel and moved to the U.S. at the age of 14.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nevada Legislature OKs bill targeting high egg prices, allowing suspension of cage-free requirement
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that could bring down the price of eggs, clearing the way for Gov. Joe Lombardo to give it his signature. Egg prices have soared as bird flu has decimated the number of egg-laying chickens, prompting fast action in Carson City to allow exceptions to a 'cage-free' law that passed just four years ago. Assembly Bill 171 (AB171) allows the state to temporarily suspend the ban on eggs that are from chickens raised in cages, and also allows the use of Grade B eggs. Eggs are at all-time high prices in the U.S., according to an Associated Press report on Wednesday. The average price for a dozen Grade A eggs in U.S. cities reached $4.95 in January, nearly double what consumers were paying in August 2023. The price has been even higher in Nevada and other states with cage-free laws. It's not unusual to see prices twice that high in Las Vegas stores. Egg prices unite Nevada lawmakers as AB171 makes its way toward approval AB171 was declared an emergency measure and brought to a vote in the Nevada Senate, passing unanimously with one senator absent. The Senate transmitted the bill back to the Assembly, a procedural step before it goes to Lombardo. On Monday, Nevada Director of Agriculture J.J. Goicoechea said the change could increase the supply of eggs in as little as 30 days. AB171 would take effect immediately if Lombardo signs it. The bill would also allow small producers to sell eggs to retailers during shortages. The Department of Agriculture's quarantine officer could invoke a 120-day suspension of the cage-free requirement up to two times in a calendar year. A joint statement issued by the leaders of the Democratic majority in the Legislature said: 'The price of groceries and a nationwide shortage of eggs are hitting Nevadans' pocketbooks hard. While the new administration in Washington seems focused on everything but lowering costs for Nevada families, our goal at the Legislature is to provide some relief. This legislation underscores our commitment to make day-to-day life a little easier and more affordable for Nevada families.'— Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager and Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro The passage of AB171 went remarkably fast after Yeager said on Feb. 6 that the Legislature would act within the first two weeks of the session. Republicans and Democrats were in agreement from the start, with more jokes than arguments punctuating the bill's progress through committees and votes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
