Catherine Cortez Masto

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Nevada's mining industry is a major employer and economic driver, yet the state's net proceeds tax on mining has been debated for decades. What is your position on federal royalty reform for hardrock mining on public lands in Nevada, and how do you balance protecting mining jobs with ensuring Nevada taxpayers receive fair compensation for the extraction of federally owned mineral resources?

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Nevada has one of the highest rates of uninsured residents in the country. What specific federal legislation have you supported or introduced to expand Medicaid, reduce prescription drug costs, and improve access to mental health and substance use treatment services in rural Nevada communities that lack nearby hospitals or clinics?

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Nevada's rural counties, including those in the Great Basin, often report that federal land management decisions by agencies like the BLM and Forest Service are made without adequate local input, affecting grazing, water rights, and emergency access roads. How are you working to ensure that rural Nevada communities have a meaningful voice in federal land use decisions that directly affect their livelihoods and infrastructure?