Paul Boger

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Reno Bureau Chief and Journalist at KNPR-FM (Las Vegas, NV)

Politics and Government Reporter/Producer for Nevada Public Radio. Based in Reno. Retweets ain't endorsements. My opinions are mine alone. [email protected].

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Carson City, NV

1 week ago | knpr.org | Paul Boger

People taking a road trip through the eastern Sierra and legislators presenting a bill before the Nevada Legislature can feel equally at home in Carson City, because of its small-town charm. While it may not rise to the top of destination wish lists, the capital city is like the setting of a Hallmark Christmas movie. It also serves as a great home base for big outdoor adventures around Tahoe or the Sierra Nevada. “We really focus on history and the outdoors,” says Visit Carson City’s Lydia Beck.
What questions do you have about gardening in Nevada? Our experts have answers

1 week ago | knpr.org | Paul Boger

It’s the most popular hobby in the world, even in the heat of Nevada. Gardening is bound to become even more popular — economists say tariffs will increase vegetable prices from Mexico and Canada. In 2022, the USDA said the two countries provide well over 50% of the country’s fruit and vegetables. Because most Nevadans are from other states, we have many questions about successful gardening in the high desert.
Nevada Lawmakers Will Have Less Money To Work With As Economy Slows

1 week ago | kunr.org | Paul Boger

Nevada legislators will have about $191 million less than originally anticipated to build a new two-year budget. That's according to the latest analysis from the state's Economic Forum, which met last week. As KNPR's Paul Boger reports, the revised projections mean lawmakers will have to make tough choices in the final weeks of the legislative session.
Nevada Lawmakers Will Have Less Money To Work With As Economy Slows

1 week ago | knpr.org | Paul Boger

Nevada legislators will have about $191 million less than originally anticipated to build a new two-year budget. That’s according to the latest analysis from the state’s Economic Forum, which met last week. As KNPR’s Paul Boger reports, the revised projections mean lawmakers will have to make tough choices in the final weeks of the legislative session.
As the economy slows, what does it mean for lawmakers in Carson City?

1 week ago | knpr.org | Paul Boger

State lawmakers will have almost $200 million less than originally expected as they build a state budget for the next two years. That decline comes at a time when lawmakers also expect cuts from the federal government, which supports programs like Medicaid. How will lawmakers make it work? What’s likely to get cut? Mike Willden, lobbyist, The Perkins Company, Former Chief of Staff to former Republican Governor Brian Sandoval
Colorado River states were supposed to agree on a water plan. Where's that at today?

2 weeks ago | knpr.org | Paul Boger

Water is worth more than gold in the nation’s driest state. Every year, we watch snowfall in the Rocky Mountains to see if enough snowmelt trickles down the Colorado. We watch the rise and fall of Lake Mead. We replace grass with desert landscapes. And we watch managers of water in Colorado River states to see if they can come up with a good new plan to conserve more water. So where are we today? Guest: Alex Hager, reporter, KUNC
Why Dems are passing bills in Nevada that were vetoed last session

2 weeks ago | knpr.org | Paul Boger

Two bills, one related to medical aid in dying, and another that would ban semi-automatic weapons to anyone under 21, passed Nevada’s Assembly recently. They were also passed two years ago, then Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed them, as part of his record 75 vetoes. Why would Democrats bring them back two years later to a governor who is endorsed by the National Rifle Association and has stood in praise of President Donald Trump, also endorsed by the NRA?
Where does Nevada’s lone congressional Republican stand on the issues?

3 weeks ago | knpr.org | Paul Boger

The Trump administration’s mission to restructure and refocus the federal government has garnered non-stop headlines. From deportations to federal employee layoffs, funding freezes and the trade war, the impact is being felt here and across the globe. One policymaker who supports the administration’s goals is Mark Amodei, who is in the U.S. House representing large parts of Northern Nevada.
Money Troubles

4 weeks ago | knpr.org | Paul Boger
First deadline in Carson City scraps hundreds of bills. Here's what that means

1 month ago | knpr.org | Paul Boger

Nevada’s state lawmakers meet every two years for four months to work out a two-year budget. They sift through hundreds of bills. Some of those bills get heard, others don’t even get lip service. Then some bills face deadlines. One deadline was last week. Another is five weeks from now. Surviving the deadline means they have a chance for final approval. Not surviving means they are mostly dead—and we’ll explain what that means in a minute.