Congresswoman Dina Titus today introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives condemning Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for anti-Semitic and pro-terrorist statements attacking Israel and threatening other U.S. allies. “This resolution sends a strong message to President Erdoğan that the United States will not tolerate his continued statements threatening Israel and supporting the ... Read More »
When Julie-Ann Peeples started her electrical apprenticeship, she was a single mother. While she was able to lean on her family for support, she recognizes many women aren’t so lucky. “Many child care facilities are not open, let’s say at three or four o’clock in the morning, when you may have to drop your child off so that you can drive,” she said. “It is a real struggle for them to have access t... Read More »
With just two months until the winter solstice, temperatures are finally cooling off, a relief from the relentless heat Nevadans experienced this summer. From July through September, Las Vegas recorded 74 days above 100 degrees, making it the hottest summer period since record keeping began in 1937. The city easily broke its own heat record July 7, when temperatures reached a scorching 120 degrees... Read More »
Water officials in Southern Nevada can’t resist a good recycling program — no matter how disgusting it might seem on the surface. A $10 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will pay for property owners — at no cost — to stop using septic tanks and get connected to the valley’s sewer system. In the long run, that means millions of gallons of water can be recycled rather than... Read More »
Congresswoman Dina Titus today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation approved Southwest Airlines’ application to provide non-stop service from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Harry Reid International Airport: “The U.S. Department of Transportation decision to approve Southwest Airline’s application for service between Harry Reid International Airpo... Read More »
Because of the high drug prices, Mario Berlanga has had to skip or ration doses of life-saving medicine. Berlanga, 63, who lives with diabetes, said he spends $800 for a two-month supply of just one drug — even with his private insurance. “I need it if I want to live,” Berlanga said. “So you get it, but you have to stretch it.” Skimping doses of crucial medication is not unique to the American exp... Read More »
After being unanimously elected as co-chair of the Congressional Gaming Caucus in 2020, Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., has watched the halls of the United States Capitol change their tune on the gaming industry. Gaming’s perception is “certainly very different coming out of Covid,” she said. “It translates into jobs, and it translates into tax revenue … So as people began to realize what gaming can cont... Read More »
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) is celebrating the expansion of its bike share program. East Las Vegas is getting 37 new electric bikes and 24 docks across six new stations, with four new docks at the East Las Vegas Community Center being unveiled Wednesday morning. The expansion of the program is thanks to more than $142,000 in federal funding secured by Congresswo... Read More »
Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV1) today released her September legislative measures that advanced in Congress despite Republican proposals that threatened a shutdown of the federal government. “We didn’t let the Republicans' games stop us from getting things done for the people of Nevada,” Congresswoman Titus said. “House Republicans carried us to the brink of shutdown and wasted valuable time putt... Read More »
Today Representative Dina Titus (NV-01), a founding member of the Congressional Colorado River Caucus, announced $20 million in funding to design and construct a weir in the Lower Las Vegas Wash which will help reduce sediment load and improve habitat conditions. “The Las Vegas Wash channels more than 200 million gallons of water every day to Lake Mead, and weirs and surrounding natural habitats a... Read More »
Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV1) today released the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission took action against Invitation Homes for deceiving renters about lease costs, charging undisclosed junk fees, failing to inspect homes before renters moved in, and unfairly withholding tenants’ security deposits when they moved out. “The FTC took a major step in addressing deceptive rental pr... Read More »
When I talk to constituents around Nevada’s 1st Congressional District, the issue I hear most about is housing. The lack of affordable and safe housing is a critical issue facing all of Southern Nevada, where housing prices and rents have skyrocketed in recent years. We must do more to reduce housing costs. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, our state is short more than 78,000... Read More »
Congresswoman Dina Titus announced that the Nevada System of Higher Education will receive a $519,376 federal grant to address threats such as the mass shooting at UNLV in Dec. 2023. Three professors were killed and one was seriously wounded. “December 26, 2023, was the most tragic day in the history of UNLV. We are still mourning those professors who lost their lives," says Titus. Congresswoman T... Read More »
Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV1) announced today that the Nevada System of Higher Education will receive a $519,376 federal grant to address threats such as the mass shooting at UNLV in December 2023 that killed three professors and seriously wounded another. “December 6, 2023, was the most tragic day in the history of UNLV. We are still mourning those professors who lost their lives.” Congresswom... Read More »
Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV1) announced today that the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) will receive a $3.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to boost the number of primary care physicians in Nevada, particularly in medically underserved communities. “Nevada ranks 48th in the nation in shortages of primary care doctors,” Congresswoman Titus said. “This ... Read More »
