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Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckWhat could Medicaid cuts mean for tribal and rural Nevada?A mileage sign along State Route 339 in Yerington, Nev., on Nov. 13, 2023.(Katherine Fulwider)Congress is still debating ways to fund President Donald Trump’s agenda, including immigration, energy, and tax cuts for the wealthy. Earlier this month, House Republicans passed a budget resolution that allows them to avoid a filibuster in the Senate, which has been more conservative in their proposals. Both chambers will now draft the final legislation, which calls for $1.5 trillion in spending cuts. Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson have reiterated that they don’t want to touch Medicaid. However, the Energy and Commerce Committee has been task...2025-04-1926 minPurple Politics Nevada with Lucia StarbuckWhat could Trump’s second presidential term mean for Nevada?President-elect Donald Trump spoke at a campaign rally at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, on October 11, 2024.(Ember Braun / KUNR Public Radio)Why did Nevada go red for president for the first time in 20 years? What will Donald Trump’s second presidential term look like in the Silver State over the next four years, particularly for public lands, immigration, and education? And what makes Nevada purple? These key questions were answered in this month’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada hosted by KUNR editor Vicki Adame, featuring political reporter Lucia Starbuck, senior correspondent Bert Johnson, and KNPR political repo...2024-11-2226 min