NV-GOV: Lombardo puts Nevadans' woes on back burner, jets to D.C. for fundraiser

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo is slated to attend a $5,000-a plate fundraiser in his honor Thursday in Washington, D.C., as close to half a million Nevadans struggle to make do with a fraction of federal food assistance benefits, another 100,000 face the prospect of unaffordable health insurance, and an unknown number lose jobs or go unpaid as a result of the federal government shutdown.

President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans have refused to negotiate with Senate Democrats, who have thus far held fast against passing a continuing resolution to reopen the government unless Republicans negotiate a plan to address skyrocketing Affordable Care Act premiums. Expanded premium tax credits that previously made policies affordable are set to expire at the end of the year, leaving some with lower credits and higher premiums, while others lose eligibility for the subsidy.

Nevadans who get their health care through the ACA could see premiums increase by 26%, though Democrats as well as industry researchers warn the additional costs will be much higher for many people if they no longer receive enhanced premium tax credits. A 60 year-old couple in Nevada could see annual premiums rise by $18,100, the New York Times reported last month.

In addition to curtailed food assistance programs and rising costs, Nevada is confronting other economic headwinds, including visitation to Las Vegas plunging 8.8% in September, the ninth straight month of declines this year. Would-be tourists are contending with uncertainty as industry and government officials juggle a barrage of presidential edicts, including aggressive immigration enforcement actions, and shutdown fallout, such as a shortage of air traffic controllers and limits imposed on traffic at some airports.



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