By Jannelle Calderón, The Nevadan Staff
Elon Musks’ Boring Co. plans to build an apartment building connected to the Vegas Loop. The Clark County Commission approved the plan several months after investigative journalists Daniel Rothberg and Dayvid Figler revealed that the company skirts regulations and allegedly creates unsafe working conditions.
Company workers filed complaints about “ankle-deep water in the tunnels, muck spills and severe chemical burns.” The investigation also noted environmental concerns and complaints by water district employees for tunnels built underground without permits and untreated water dumping into storm drains and sewer systems.
Clark County’s communications department did not specify to reporters how those infractions were resolved, and this week, they greenlit a 132-unit apartment building at the Vegas Loop station near UNLV.
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Naoka Foreman
Political Correspondent, The Nevadan / El Nevadense
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Earlier this year, 26 bills and resolutions were introduced to increase transparency in government and campaigns in Nevada. Only eight were signed into law by Gov. Joe Lombardo, per an analysis by the Nevada Independent.
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During the “Veto Joe” protest last week outside of a Henderson country club, voters criticized Gov. Joe Lombardo and the Trump administration. More than two dozen people gathered on Stephanie Street, chanting, “Hey ho, Veto Joe has got to go.”
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- Nevada SNAP, TANF benefits delivered as usual despite cyber attack: “State officials said payments for existing SNAP and TANF customers have not been affected, and clients can expect benefits to arrive in their accounts without delay. New customers or those who need to renew their benefits will need to complete a paper benefit application and submit it to a Division of Social Services office in person.” (Nevada Current)
- Las Vegas tourism officials launch ad campaign to bring visitors back: “Social media critics bashed the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s new advertising campaign rollout Thursday, saying the agency’s bid to convince the public the city remains a value missed the mark. But LVCVA’s top executive said there are more elements still ahead.” (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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Jannelle Calderón is The Nevadan / El Nevadense newsletter editor. A bilingual storyteller, she’s passionate about highlighting the human side of policy and showcasing Nevada’s vibrant cultures. She previously reported for The Nevada Independent and is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Jannelle also writes Vegas Somos, a weekly Spanish-language newsletter dedicated to breaking down the issues that matter most to Nevada’s Latino communities.
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