Under the Dome

Under the Dome

By Marcos LopezNewsGovernmentPolitics
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Under the Dome episodes

  • Nevada's 82nd Legislative Session: Week 10

    It's been a big week in Nevada's legislature, with the week ending with the first committee passage deadline. As many as 30 percent of the bills introduced this session are now officially dead. Marcos Lopez summarizes the most important bills to pass out of committee this week, including:

    • Which bill is among the worst tax bills brought forth this session and exempt from this week's committee deadline;
    • How a telehealth bill could revolutionize access to medical services, especially in rural communities;
    • What civil asset forfeiture is, and which bill would help bring transparency to it;
    • Which occupational licensing bills are moving out of committee this week; and
    • Which bad policy bills moved out of committee that you should contact your legislators about.

    To keep updated throughout the week on what is happening in Carson City, visit Nevada Policy's bill tracker at nevadapolicy.org/bill-tracker

    26 min
  • Nevada's 82nd Legislative Session: Week 9

    The Nevada legislature saw a busy first week of April. Marcos Lopez summarizes the most important bills heard this week, including:

    • Which contentious price control bills could hurt people in Nevada and around the world;
    • How an eviction bill could actually end up protecting problem tenants and lead to higher rents;
    • Why the proposed tax bills are completely unnecessary in today's economy;
    • Which two exciting pieces of legislation are moving forward this session; and
    • How a work session works and what it means for a bill.

    To keep updated throughout the week on what is happening in Carson City, visit Nevada Policy's bill tracker at nevadapolicy.org/bill-tracker.

    22 min
  • Nevada's 82nd Legislative Session: Week 8

    As the second month of the 2023 wraps up, Nevada Policy's Marcos Lopez is joined by legislators and lobbyists to give an insider's look into what's been happening.

    • Marcos Lopez gives an update on the bills the governor introduced this week, and why passing these bills would be great for Nevada;
    • Senator Heidi Gansert discusses her Opportunity Scholarship bill and the likelihood that it will move forward this session;
    • Senator Jeff Stone explains the importance of his occupational licensing bill for increasing the number of medical professionals in Nevada;
    • Dean Clancy from Americans for Prosperity shares why public option plans will raise healthcare costs and some better alternatives;
    • Assemblywoman Danielle Gallant discusses the future of her bill for home-based businesses; and
    • Geoffrey Lawrence from Nevada Policy discusses the bills being pushed by public sector unions in this session.

    To keep updated throughout the week on what is happening in Carson City, visit Nevada Policy's bill tracker at nevadapolicy.org/bill-tracker.

    1 hr 5 min
  • Nevada's 82nd Legislative Session: Week 7

    It was another busy week in Carson City, with some important bills be introduced. Nevada Policy's Marcos Lopez sums up the most important bills in the legislature this week.

    • Why the bill introduction deadlines have changed for this legislative session and the impact is has on this session;
    • What bill Governor Lombardo introduced himself this week and the impact it would have on our schools;
    • Why rent control is bad for Nevada and what bill would put it into place;
    • What occupation licensing bills would help small business owners throughout the state; and
    • What bills made it out of committee this week and how they have been amended.

    To keep updated throughout the week on what is happening in Carson City, visit Nevada Policy's bill tracker at nevadapolicy.org/bill-tracker.

    14 min
  • Nevada's 82nd Legislative Session: Week 6

    As the crossover deadline rapidly approaches, state legislators are busy working on bills that could dramatically affect our future. Nevada Policy's Marcos Lopez sums up the most important bills in the legislature this week.

    • What school choice bill might not even get a hearing this session, and what misinformation the teachers' unions are spreading about it;
    • The difference between a pro-business stance and a free market stance, and how we believe we can support business while still having a free market;
    • What prevailing wage is and why it is costing taxpayers so much money and hurting Nevada overall; and
    • Why we're keeping an eye on a bill that has the potential to wreak havoc on our state budget.

    To keep updated throughout the week on what is happening in Carson City, visit Nevada Policy's bill tracker at nevadapolicy.org/bill-tracker.

    17 min
  • Nevada's 82nd Legislative Session: Week 5

    Things are starting to get exciting in the Nevada Legislature as the first set of deadlines rapidly approaches. Nevada Policy's Marcos Lopez sums up the most important bills heard in the legislature this week.

    • How one bill is seeking to finance housing for people with mental illnesses in Nevada, and what we proposed happens instead;
    • Which bipartisan bill would open up opportunities for trades training in public school, and what we're encouraging lawmakers to address in addition to this bill;
    • Why the unions are targeting higher education in response to a movement spreading across the country; and
    • Why almost every industry and advocacy group testified in opposition to a green bill of rights being proposed as a constitutional amendment.

    To keep updated throughout the week on what is happening in Carson City, visit Nevada Policy's bill tracker at nevadapolicy.org/bill-tracker.

    17 min
  • Nevada's 82nd Legislative Session: Week 4

    It was a snowy week in Carson City, but there was still plenty happening in the state legislature. Nevada Policy's Marcos Lopez gives an inside scoop of what happened this week in Nevada's 82nd Legislative Session.

    • Why a small group of legislators opened the legislative session on the floor on Monday but quickly adjourned ;
    • How the first bill that Governor Lombardo signed into law will benefit charter schools;
    • Why we're in support of a street vendors bill and how it will help these small businesses;
    • What bill would give unions the information they need in order to be able to harass non-union members and get them to join; and
    • What two healthcare bills got hearings this week, and which bill we're strongly opposing

    To keep updated throughout the week on what is happening in Carson City, visit Nevada Policy's bill tracker at nevadapolicy.org/bill-tracker

    18 min
  • Nevada's 82nd Legislative Session: Week 3

    Nevada Policy's Marcos Lopez is joined by legislators and lobbyists to discuss what has happened in the first month of Nevada's 82nd legislative session.

    • Senator Titus shares about the top priorities of the Senate minority this session and the future of her emergency powers bill;
    • Assemblyman PK O'Neill discusses the biggest issue facing departments throughout the state government today and the governor's plan to address it;
    • Erin Phillip from Power2Parent shares about the future of opportunity scholarships in Nevada;
    • Wiz Rouzard from Americans for Prosperity - Nevada talks about why they're opposing a ban on fluorescent lightbulbs;
    • Bryan Wachter of the Retail Association of Nevada discusses the future of the economy and what that should mean for the state budget.

    To keep updated throughout the week on what is happening in Carson City, visit Nevada Policy's bill tracker at nevadapolicy.org/bill-tracker

    1 hr 1 min
  • Nevada's 82nd Legislative Session: Week 2

    During this week's episode of Under the Dome, Nevada Policy's Marcos Lopez shares the highlights from second week of Nevada's legislative session:

    • The legislators that spoke at the school choice rally this week and the education bills they're sponsoring this session;
    • The education bill that Nevada Policy is opposing and how the government could make a bigger impact on education while spending less money;
    • The occupational licensing bills that could turn around Nevada's teacher and doctor shortages;
    • The lieutenant governor's bill that could greatly benefit small businesses;
    • What we're watching out for in any potential deals with the Oakland A's; and
    • The big difference we're already noticing with the new administration and how it is benefiting you.

    To keep updated throughout the week on what is happening in Carson City, visit Nevada Policy's bill tracker at nevadapolicy.org/bill-tracker.

    Sign up for next week's webinar at nevadapolicy.org/legislative-session-review/

    14 min
  • Nevada's 82nd Legislative Session: Week 1
    Nevada's 82nd legislative session kicked off this week in Carson City, and Nevada Policy's Marcos Lopez was there to keep watch on legislation that may affect your liberties. During this first episode of Under the Dome, Marcos shares the most important things that happened this week in Carson City, including:
    • What Steve Yeager's unanimous election as Speaker says about the Republican Party's view on this legislative session;
    • The school choice policy that already seems out of reach for this session, but what we can still do to advance school choice;
    • The Governor and Treasurer Zach Conine's proposed plans for the state's $1.5 billion surplus, and what Nevada Policy is advocating for instead;
    • The Voter ID bill that we're keeping a close eye on; and
    • Who the Great 8 are and why you need to keep a close eye on them this legislative session.
    To keep updated throughout the week on what is happening in Carson City, visit Nevada Policy's bill tracker at nevadapolicy.org/bill-tracker
    15 min

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