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February 13, 2026

New Attack Ad in Governor's Race, What Budget Cuts Mean for Teachers, and Why Las Vegans Are Staying Single

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New Attack Ad in Governor's Race, What Budget Cuts Mean for Teachers, and Why Las Vegans Are Staying Single

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This week, a seven-figure attack ad launched in Nevada’s governor’s race, Clark County School District revealed sweeping budget cuts tied to declining enrollment, and new data spotlighted just how many Las Vegas residents are staying single ahead of Valentine’s Day. Join host Sonja Cho Swanson, executive producer Layla Muhammad, and Nevada Independent Opinions Editor Andrew Kiraly to break down the biggest headlines from this week.


Check out our new City Cast podcast "Your City Could Be Better" on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by CEO David Plotz, this week's inaugural episode features the host of City Cast Twin Cities talking about how Minneapolis and St. Paul mobilized so quickly and broadly against the months-long ICE operation there.


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