Gas prices are rising fast, new voting laws are being pushed in Congress, and the conflict with Iran is escalating — all while Nevada faces major policy shifts affecting healthcare, food access, and immigration enforcement.

In this episode we cover:

• Nevada’s Medicaid cuts and mental health crisis

• SNAP benefit restrictions and new work requirements

• The disturbing ICE detention case involving a Nevada detainee

• Trump’s push for stricter voting rules and limits on mail ballots

• Gas price spikes hitting Las Vegas drivers

• The ongoing political chaos surrounding the Epstein investigation

• What all of this means for voters in Nevada

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Nevada’s 2026 election cycle is officially underway.

In this episode of One Minute Recess, Annette and Mayte are joined by KTNV political reporter Steve Sebelius to talk about the first day of candidate filing and what it tells us about the upcoming election.

They break down:

• Who filed for office — and the candidates getting the most attention • The surprising return of some familiar Nevada political figures • The race for Clark County Commission District F • Why Nevada lawmakers approved using campaign funds for guns and security • The controversy surrounding Elon Musk’s Boring Company tunnels in Las Vegas • Student protests and political speech in Nevada schools • Trump’s military strike in Iran and the legal debate around it • The latest developments surrounding the Epstein files

The Supreme Court ruled Trump’s tariffs illegal. Now Nevada businesses could be owed money.

NV Energy agreed to refund $63 million after overcharging customers for decades.

Governor Lombardo’s trans athlete initiative moves forward.

Nevada fights to keep childhood vaccine rules in place.

Mexico cartel chaos collides with misinformation.

Iran is “six days away” (again).

And the State of the Union? Let’s just say it felt more like The Price is Right than a policy speech.

🔗 LINKS MENTIONED

Nevada Independent – Lombardo Trans Athlete Initiative

👉 Article here: https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/judge-rules-nevada-trans-athlete-ballot-initiative-can-proceed-but-with-new-description

Nevada Independent – Vaccine Mandate Coverage

👉 Read more: https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/nevada-officials-want-to-keep-childhood-vaccine-rules-intact-after-feds-relax-them

CNN – State of the Union Fact Check

👉 Fact check breakdown: https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/24/politics/fact-check-state-of-the-union