Battle Born Progress
Prescription drug prices the topic at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/13/2023 - 1:28pm
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May 15, 2023 - 1:00pm The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Christina Lopez, who will be pinch hitting for Kate Marshall, Nevada's 35th lieutenant governor. Marshall, previously announced as the speaker, found herself unable to attend due to a last minute schedule change, so Ms. Lopez, a close associate and former staffer, was asked speak on her behalf.
Long-time progressive advocate to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/05/2023 - 5:12pm
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May 8, 2023 - 1:00pm The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Annette Magnus, outgoing Executive Director of Battle Born Progress and the Institute for a Progressive Nevada. For many years she has been as familiar a face around the halls of the legislature and as she has been on TV panel shows hosted by the likes of Sam Shad and Jon Ralston. At the luncheon she will provide an update on the status of bills being promoted or opposed by BBP during the 82nd legislative session.
Progressive advocate to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/11/2023 - 5:40pm
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February 13, 2023 - 1:00pm The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Amber Falgout, Northern Nevada Manager of Battle Born Progress. Her presentation will provide an assessment of bills before the 82nd session that deserve progressive support and others that might be inconsistent with progressive values.
On the Battle Born Progress website, the headline is "We Fight the Right in Nevada." Its mission statement says that it "uses strategic communication efforts to empower, engage and mobilize Nevada voters to build a state where everyone has a fair opportunity to succeed."
Progressive advocate Annette Magnus to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/16/2021 - 12:30am
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May 17, 2021 - 12:00pm Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Annette Magnus, Executive Director of the progressive advocacy group Battle Born Progress. Her presentation will address the opportunities being realized by receipt of $2.7 billion in pandemic relief funds, as well as programs put at risk by the court-ordered rebate of $105 million in taxes levied over the 2019-2021 biennium.
Progressive advocate to speak at Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/30/2021 - 2:19am
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February 1, 2021 - 12:00pm Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Annette Magnus, Executive Director of Battle Born Progress. Her presentation will outline the hard choices legislators will be forced to make in the 81st session, which begins Monday.
