Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition

Residents back new bill that would put an end to work conditions leading to thousands of hospital visits: ‘We want our voices to be heard’

“We want change that can help everyone.” by Matthew SwigonskiMay 5, 2025 Thanks to the regularity of extreme weather conditions in Las Vegas, residents are stepping up their support for legislation that would offer them protection from the elements.  Las Vegas set a record with 112 days with temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in 2024. To make matters worse, the […]

Citizen groups pan, business interests praise proposed rate process for Southwest Gas

By: Dana Gentry – May 1, 2025 5:00 am https://nevadacurrent.com/2025/05/01/citizen-groups-pan-business-interests-praise-proposed-rate-process-for-southwest-gas A bill before state lawmakers would allow Southwest Gas and other natural gas utilities in the state to ask the Public Utilities Commission to depart from traditional rate-setting in favor of alternative rate-making, a policy shift that could pose a cost burden to customers, according to opponents.  Southwest […]