April Corbin Girnus
@aprilcore.bsky.social
📰 deputy editor @nevadacurrent.com 🔍 covering nevada state politics, policy, labor, economy, education & more 🎰 based in las vegas ✏️ write me: april@nevadacurrent.com
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What are transferable film tax credits? The @nevadacurrent.com explains in today's newsletter.
An analysis showed that for every $1 in tax credits provided, the state gets a return of 23 cents.
The latest on the bill: nevadacurrent.com/2025/11/1...
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An analysis showed that for every $1 in tax credits provided, the state gets a return of 23 cents.
The latest on the bill: nevadacurrent.com/2025/11/1...
@aprilcore.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
What are transferable film tax credits? The @nevadacurrent.com explains in today's newsletter.
An analysis showed that for every $1 in tax credits provided, the state gets a return of 23 cents.
The latest on the bill: nevadacurrent.com/2025/11/1...
@aprilcore.bsky.social
An analysis showed that for every $1 in tax credits provided, the state gets a return of 23 cents.
The latest on the bill: nevadacurrent.com/2025/11/1...
@aprilcore.bsky.social
Reposted by April Corbin Girnus
Legal Aid Center is here to assist federal workers during this time. Go to www.lacsn.org/shutdown to see our toolkit (which covers utilities, housing, loans, and more), guidance for affected employees, and a list of food resources.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada - 2025 Government Shutdown Resources
Provider of free civil legal services to low-income Southern Nevadans
www.lacsn.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Legal Aid Center is here to assist federal workers during this time. Go to www.lacsn.org/shutdown to see our toolkit (which covers utilities, housing, loans, and more), guidance for affected employees, and a list of food resources.
Some not great news for Nevada. 🫠
Trump administration to limits flights in 40 busy air travel markets • Nevada Current
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday the Federal Aviation Administration would restrict air travel in 40 “high-traffic” areas of the country to relieve pressure on air traffic contr...
nevadacurrent.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Some not great news for Nevada. 🫠
Some exciting breaking news! The Nevada Division of Social Services on Wednesday delivered approximately $29 million in SNAP food assistance benefits to the EBT cards of over 196,000 households.
Partial SNAP benefits delivered in Nevada • Nevada Current
The Nevada Division of Social Services on Wednesday delivered approximately $29 million in food assistance benefits to the EBT cards of over 196,000 households. The amount represents roughly a third o...
nevadacurrent.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Some exciting breaking news! The Nevada Division of Social Services on Wednesday delivered approximately $29 million in SNAP food assistance benefits to the EBT cards of over 196,000 households.
Time to add Sphere public subsidy to the #nvleg special session proclamation.
(This is a joke. Plz nobody do that. Thx.)
(This is a joke. Plz nobody do that. Thx.)
Strong Las Vegas ticket sales improving Sphere's bottom line
On Tuesday, Sphere Entertainment Co. officials reported the Sphere segment generated $174.1 million in the third quarter.
www.ktnv.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Time to add Sphere public subsidy to the #nvleg special session proclamation.
(This is a joke. Plz nobody do that. Thx.)
(This is a joke. Plz nobody do that. Thx.)
"The reality is, without great transportation alternatives available, most people find it easier to ignore the risks of getting in a vehicle."
Great piece from @grist.org, republished by @nevadacurrent.com
Great piece from @grist.org, republished by @nevadacurrent.com
What we lost when cars won • Nevada Current
This story was originally published by Grist. When automobiles first started tearing through American streets a century ago, they weren’t exactly welcome. One of the main problems was that they were k...
nevadacurrent.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"The reality is, without great transportation alternatives available, most people find it easier to ignore the risks of getting in a vehicle."
Great piece from @grist.org, republished by @nevadacurrent.com
Great piece from @grist.org, republished by @nevadacurrent.com
U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford on Friday sent a letter to Gov. Joe Lombardo urging him to do “everything within his power” to ensure Nevadans continue to receive food stamps during a prolonged federal government shutdown.
Horsford, Titus, Lee tell Lombardo to consider a special legislative session to keep SNAP afloat • Nevada Current
U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford on Friday sent a letter to Gov. Joe Lombardo urging him to do “everything within his power” to ensure Nevadans continue to receive food stamps during a prolonged federal gove...
nevadacurrent.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford on Friday sent a letter to Gov. Joe Lombardo urging him to do “everything within his power” to ensure Nevadans continue to receive food stamps during a prolonged federal government shutdown.
Click for the info on Nevada's ARPA dollars. Stay for my hot take on Usher? 🤷♀️
Can Nevada Spend Federal Funds in Time? Plus, Local Lobbying On the Rise, and the Return (?) of the Super Bowl - City Cast Las Vegas
State officials are scrambling to spend use-it-or-lose-it federal funds before they dry up next year — why is that so hard? Co-hosts Dayvid Figler...
lasvegas.citycast.fm
October 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Click for the info on Nevada's ARPA dollars. Stay for my hot take on Usher? 🤷♀️
Buried in this story is news that SpaceX is now expected to get some federal broadband funding for projects in Nevada. They weren't at first, but they got in after the Trump administration rescinded the Biden administration's approval of Nevada's broadband internet for all plan. Fun! 📡
Use it or lose it: NV lawmakers urge state to hit federal housing, broadband funding deadlines • Nevada Current
Nearly a third of Nevada’s $2.7 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funding has not yet been spent, and state lawmakers are beginning to take a closer look at the pending projects in order to ensure t...
nevadacurrent.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Buried in this story is news that SpaceX is now expected to get some federal broadband funding for projects in Nevada. They weren't at first, but they got in after the Trump administration rescinded the Biden administration's approval of Nevada's broadband internet for all plan. Fun! 📡
Nearly a third of Nevada’s $2.7 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funding has not yet been spent. #nvleg
Use it or lose it: NV lawmakers urge state to hit federal housing, broadband funding deadlines • Nevada Current
Nearly a third of Nevada’s $2.7 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funding has not yet been spent, and state lawmakers are beginning to take a closer look at the pending projects in order to ensure t...
nevadacurrent.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Nearly a third of Nevada’s $2.7 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funding has not yet been spent. #nvleg
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#NoKings event in Fairhope, Al.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
#NoKings event in Fairhope, Al.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.
A woman was arrested for "lewd conduct" because she was dressed in penis suit with a sign that said "No dick-tator"
3 cops on a 53 yo woman.
Thousands of Nevadans took to streets and sidewalks Saturday to peacefully protest President Donald Trump and air myriad grievances against his administration...
'There's so much.' Nevadans exercise First Amendment rights at multiple No Kings events • Nevada Current
Thousands of Nevadans took to streets and sidewalks Saturday to peacefully protest President Donald Trump and air myriad grievances against his administration, including but not limited to the ramping...
nevadacurrent.com
October 19, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Thousands of Nevadans took to streets and sidewalks Saturday to peacefully protest President Donald Trump and air myriad grievances against his administration...
“Buy now, pay later” consumer loans in Nevada may soon be easier to get, and they may come with better consumer protections, thanks to a new state law that went into effect earlier this month.
Nevada eases rules on ‘buy now, pay later’ loans • Nevada Current
“Buy now, pay later” consumer loans in Nevada may soon be easier to get, and they may come with better consumer protections, thanks to a new state law that went into effect earlier this month. BNPL lo...
nevadacurrent.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
“Buy now, pay later” consumer loans in Nevada may soon be easier to get, and they may come with better consumer protections, thanks to a new state law that went into effect earlier this month.
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On October 2—just a few minutes shy of 11 PM in Portland, Oregon—a federal agent shot peppery spray into the vent hole of Seth Todd’s inflatable frog costume. Todd was protesting ICE outside of Portland’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office.
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The Surreal Practicality of Protesting As an Inflatable Frog
Say goodbye to the Guy Fawkes masks and hello to inflatable frogs and dinosaurs.
www.404media.co
October 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
On October 2—just a few minutes shy of 11 PM in Portland, Oregon—a federal agent shot peppery spray into the vent hole of Seth Todd’s inflatable frog costume. Todd was protesting ICE outside of Portland’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office.
🔗 www.404media.co/the-surreal-...
🔗 www.404media.co/the-surreal-...
Went on City Cast Las Vegas to talk all things #nvleg special sesh! 📻
What to Expect in the Nevada Legislature's Special Session - City Cast Las Vegas
Last week, Governor Lombardo announced his plan to convene a special session of the Legislature to take care of unfinished business — so what exact...
lasvegas.citycast.fm
October 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Went on City Cast Las Vegas to talk all things #nvleg special sesh! 📻
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Lombardo refuses to answer any real questions about the cyber-attack.
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October 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Lombardo refuses to answer any real questions about the cyber-attack.
Read the latest from @aprilcore.bsky.social @nevadacurrent.com
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Just a reminder that we still don't know much about that massive cyberattack against the State of Nevada six weeks ago.
State still mum on whether it paid ransom to cyber attackers • Nevada Current
More than six weeks have passed since Gov. Joe Lombardo’s office announced the State of Nevada had been breached by cyberattackers and Nevadans are still in the dark about the scope of the damage done...
nevadacurrent.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Just a reminder that we still don't know much about that massive cyberattack against the State of Nevada six weeks ago.
"Super Bowl halftime counterprogramming is not a new or uncommon concept. On Animal Planet, there have been 21 Puppy Bowls since 2005, including one during the most recent Super Bowl earlier this year."
Super Bowl half > bowl of chips & guac > Puppy Bowl > toilet bowl > whatever this thing becomes
Super Bowl half > bowl of chips & guac > Puppy Bowl > toilet bowl > whatever this thing becomes
Turning Point USA, group founded by Charlie Kirk, announces Super Bowl halftime counterprogramming
Turning Point USA is calling its Super Bowl halftime show a celebration of "faith, family and freedom."
www.nytimes.com
October 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
"Super Bowl halftime counterprogramming is not a new or uncommon concept. On Animal Planet, there have been 21 Puppy Bowls since 2005, including one during the most recent Super Bowl earlier this year."
Super Bowl half > bowl of chips & guac > Puppy Bowl > toilet bowl > whatever this thing becomes
Super Bowl half > bowl of chips & guac > Puppy Bowl > toilet bowl > whatever this thing becomes
If I kept a beef list, the phrase "starter home" would be on it.
Starter home prices at record highs in Las Vegas, report says
The Las Vegas Valley saw the biggest increase in the country in starter homes on the market, according to a new Redfin report.
www.reviewjournal.com
October 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
If I kept a beef list, the phrase "starter home" would be on it.
Nevada needs to address the growing number of young men aged 16 to 24 who are not in employment, education or training.
Lack of men in crucial fields exacerbates NV workforce shortages, research finds • Nevada Current
A public policy think tank recommends Nevada create a commission on boys and men to address gender disparities in some of the state’s most in-demand occupations. The Lincy Institute at UNLV, in a poli...
nevadacurrent.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Nevada needs to address the growing number of young men aged 16 to 24 who are not in employment, education or training.
You know how the NYT bestsellers list has the little dagger to indicate that bulk sales or some other shadery is likely influencing a book's appearance on the list? The music charts need that to signal the 'variant' cash grab/market manipulation that has become a hallmark of Taylor Swift releases.
October 8, 2025 at 4:19 AM
You know how the NYT bestsellers list has the little dagger to indicate that bulk sales or some other shadery is likely influencing a book's appearance on the list? The music charts need that to signal the 'variant' cash grab/market manipulation that has become a hallmark of Taylor Swift releases.
Reposted by April Corbin Girnus
Nevada Health Link premiums will rise 26% in 2026 amid higher medical costs and the end of federal subsidies.
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Nevada Health Link Premiums to Surge by 26% in 2026
Nevada Health Link premiums are set to rise 26% in 2026, driven by rising medical costs and the expiration of federal subsidies.
thisisreno.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Nevada Health Link premiums will rise 26% in 2026 amid higher medical costs and the end of federal subsidies.
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#thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity #localnews #renotahoe #journalism #northernnevada #renoheartsyou
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Reposted by April Corbin Girnus
By publicly announcing there will be a special session, Lombardo is triggering county commissions to fill vacancies created by 2 Republicans who resigned from the Legislature. By state law, their replacements must be members of the same political party.
Lombardo announces there will be a special legislative session… at some point • Nevada Current
Gov. Joe Lombardo on Monday announced he plans to call the Nevada State Legislature into a special session “at some point over the next few months.” His two-sentence statement did not include a timeli...
nevadacurrent.com
October 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
By publicly announcing there will be a special session, Lombardo is triggering county commissions to fill vacancies created by 2 Republicans who resigned from the Legislature. By state law, their replacements must be members of the same political party.