Las Vegas City Wire

Dina Titus, a seasoned representative of Nevada's 1st district in the U.S. Congress, recently expressed her views and condolences on several pertinent issues through a series of tweets. Serving in Congress since 2013 after a long tenure in the Nevada Senate, Titus is known for her legislative focus and community engagement.

On April 20, 2025, Dina Titus marked the occasion of 420 with a call for legislative action, tweeting, "Happy #420. It’s time we pass legislation that protects our marijuana businesses." Her reference to the legalization of cannabis underscores ongoing efforts to establish laws that safeguard businesses in this growing industry.

The following day, April 21, 2025, Titus paid tribute to the late Pope Francis, commemorating his impact on the global stage. She conveyed her respect with the tweet, "We mourn the passing of Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope, who was a visionary and reformer. May he rest in peace."

In a different note of celebration, Titus acknowledged #NationalParkWeek later that same day, encouraging public appreciation of national parks, particularly those in Nevada. She stated, "Happy #NationalParkWeek! Nevada is home to several of our country’s most well-known national parks. Take a moment this week to visit the national park closest to you. @NatlParkService."

Dina Titus, born in Georgia in 1950, has been a resident of Las Vegas, advocating for state and national interests through her role in Congress. Her academic background includes a Bachelor's degree from the College of William & Mary.