Morning briefing · November 11, 2026

Nevada Braces for New Proposed SNAP Eligibility Cuts + 4 more Las Vegas stories

• Nevada Braces for New Proposed SNAP Eligibility Cuts

  A proposed USDA rule would remove about 6.3 million people from SNAP nationally starting in 2029. Nevada, which already saw a 23% drop in participants, says it needs time to assess local effects.

• Did Trump's Endorsement Hurt Nevada Republicans in 2026?

  An analysis by The Nevada Independent found Nevada Republicans less tied to President Trump ran better than expectations, while his endorsed candidates lagged as Democrats swept statewide and House races.

• Liberty Dogs Pairs Las Vegas Veteran With Service Dog

  Former Army Sgt. Rich Earl is among the first four veterans to finish Liberty Dogs' free service dog pairing program, the Las Vegas Sun reported. Nevada's 2024 veteran suicide rate was significantly higher than national rates.

• Clark County, Three Cities Certify Election Results Friday

  The County Commission and three city councils will meet Friday to make the Nov. 3 results official. The step also opens the window for recount requests, including in a 137-vote Las Vegas Ward 2 race.

• A's Stadium Entry Plaza Timeline Tied to Bally's Funding

  Gaming and Leisure Properties told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority it could raise a $125 million loan to $250 million for Bally's work around the A's stadium, as the main Strip entry plaza needs to start by January 2027.

• Clark County Reopens Short-Term Rental Licensing in 2027

  Commissioners unanimously approved year-round applications and firm response deadlines after a federal court order. Scheduling opens Dec. 15, but the 1,000-foot spacing rule between rentals stays in place.

• Ring Unveils AI Security Drone and Business Patrol Robot

  Ring announced an AI-guided indoor drone and a wheeled business security robot on Nov. 10. Tech outlets reported on the devices' limits and on the privacy questions that have followed Ring's cameras for years.

• House Republicans Pick Jim Jordan as Minority Leader

  Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan beat Rep. Steve Scalise in a secret ballot vote Tuesday, while Senate Republicans kept John Thune as leader after midterm losses left the GOP in the minority in both chambers.