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Congressman Steven Horsford discussed the urgent need to address the rising temperatures in Las Vegas, one of the fastest-warming cities in the U.S. He announced $15 million in federal grants aimed at expanding green spaces to reduce the urban heat island effect and lower cooling costs for local families.
As Nevada struggles with impacts of the climate crisis, U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford on Monday touted more than $800 million of federal investments being allocated to tribal communities in Nevada for mitigation measures and infrastructure projects.
During a virtual roundtable with the Native Voters Alliance of Nevada and the Department of Energy, Horsford credited President Joe Biden for signing the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the American Rescue Plan Act.
NORTH LAS VEGAS – Yesterday, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) participated in a series of events across the district he represents, emphasizing fundamental freedoms, economic opportunity, and community safety as part of “Defending Our Freedoms” Week of Action.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) submitted a request for over $60 million to bolster Nevada’s infrastructure and community services as part of the annual Community Project Funding (CPF) process. These investments would improve public safety, educational resources, and environmental sustainability in communities across Nevada’s Fourth Congressional District.
NORTH LAS VEGAS – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford announced the awarding of over $218 million in federal funding to enhance solar energy accessibility across Nevada. The Nevada Clean Energy Fund will receive $156.12 million from the Solar for All program, while GRID Alternatives' Western Indigenous Network will benefit from a $62.45 million grant aimed at Tribal communities.
Congressman Steven Horsford invites businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government entities to table at his Clean Energy Job Fair to share insights about the employment opportunities in the clean energy sector offered by your business/organization. This event is for job seekers interested in exploring diverse career paths in clean energy, making it an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to advance their career in Nevada's clean energy industry. This event is free of cost to the employer and the job seeker.
Brightline West will advance its 218-mile high-speed rail (HSR) project linking Las Vegas and Southern California with a new $3 billion federal grant, according to Dec. 5 reports from members of Nevada’s congressional delegation.
Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Nevada would be getting $15.7 million dedicated to investments in urban forestry. When I voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, I knew the unprecedented investments in combatting climate change would be vital to our communities. That legislation was a commitment to act on issues we can't afford to ignore, whether the rising cost of living or the rising temperatures on our doorsteps.
Nevada Dems unveil land deal to satisfy military, greens
Nevada House Democrats unveiled legislation Tuesday to grant the Air Force a long-sought expansion of its training facility in the Nevada desert while also safeguarding against future growth in the region.
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Local leaders are joining efforts to expand access to green spaces and trees across the Las Vegas valley.