Trump admin freezes after-school, English learner grants; $56M for Nevada on hold The Trump administration is withholding about $56 million in federal grants from Nevada for afterschool and summer programs, English language instruction, adult literacy and more as part of a review to ensure grants align with President Donald Trump's priorities.
https://thenevadaindependent.c....om/article/trump-adm

OPINION: What’s the case for American optimism?  America is more than the mere sum of our politics at any given moment, and our pride should depend not on current events, but on how far we’ve come as a nation since our messy separation from the English empire two and a half centuries ago. 
https://thenevadaindependent.c....om/article/opinion-w

Homebuilders say Lombardo’s housing bill will help, but not solve, affordable housing crunch Several experts voiced concerns about tariffs and federal land ownership in a “State of Housing” panel hosted by the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association on Monday in Las Vegas.
https://thenevadaindependent.c....om/article/homebuild

Barron Fire in south Reno 60% contained, crews remain on scene https://thisisreno.com/2025/07..../reno-fire-huffaker-

Video: Climate advocates and solar groups oppose NV Energy’s latest proposal https://thisisreno.com/2025/07..../solar-energy-benefi