Jim Snyder

3 weeks ago | news3lv.com | Jim Snyder

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — President Trump's attempt to strip federal funding from PBS TV stations and NPR radio stations nationwide is being challenged in the courts. Losing this financial support would impact KNPR Radio and Vegas PBS in Southern Nevada, but most of their funding comes from local donors rather than the federal government. Mary Mazur, a representative of Vegas PBS, said, "Now we face a critical moment, federal funding for public media is at risk.

1 month ago | news3lv.com | Jim Snyder

The construction of Allegiant Stadium, a $2 billion project partially funded by $750 million in public bonds, has ignited a debate over the use of taxpayer money for sports arenas. While some view the investment as a boost for job creation and tax revenue, others criticize it as a handout to wealthy team owners.

2 months ago | news3lv.com | Jim Snyder

TOPICS:Public fundingA's stadiumTaxpayer burdenConstructionOppositionSchools Over StadiumsFinancing planTax revenueThe Tropicana's implosion last October marked the end of an era, and now the debris has been cleared to make way for the construction of the new A's ballpark. The site is prepared, and construction is expected to begin soon. Despite the momentum, opposition remains strong against the partial public funding for the ballpark. Critics argue that the project is a misuse of taxpayer money.

Oct 17, 2024 | news3lv.com | Jim Snyder

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — In the closely contested race for Nevada's 4th Congressional District, former North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee, who switched from the Democratic to the Republican Party in 2021, is challenging Democratic Congressman Steven Horsford. Lee explained his party switch by saying, "Everything to make North Las Vegas successful, we weren't getting out of Washington.

Oct 10, 2024 | news3lv.com | Jim Snyder

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Senator Jacky Rosen, who made history in 2018 as the only freshman House member to win a Senate seat, is campaigning to retain her position against Republican challenger Sam Brown. In the final month of her campaign, Rosen spoke at the MLK Senior Center, emphasizing her dedication to serving Nevada. "It has been the honor of my life to be the senator from Nevada for the last six years, and we’ve made historic investments in Nevada," Rosen said.