Politics
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Northern Nevada gets tech hub designation from Biden administration
The Nevada Lithium Batteries and Other EV Material Loop, or the “Loop Tech Hub” will focus on mining, material production, battery manufacturing, and recycling of lithium battery materials and will be led by the University of Nevada, Reno.
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Nevada joins IRS free ‘Direct File’ pilot program
Nevada joined 12 other states in the IRS’ new direct and free filing pilot program for the 2024 tax season, the IRS announced last week. For states like Nevada that don’t have state income taxes, this means that taxpayers can file their returns for free if they meet the requirements.
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We read 50 days of Trump’s Truth Social posts so you didn’t have to
Trump posts on his Truth Social platform dozens of times a day and his messages there are becoming increasingly angry, violent, and dark, suggesting a second term in the White House could be even more extreme than his first.
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How many votes are needed for Speaker of the House?
It usually takes 218 votes—a simple majority of the 435 members of the House—to become House Speaker, but due to two vacancies, only 217 votes are currently needed. For more than two weeks though, Republicans have failed to agree on a new leader, leaving the federal government paralyzed.
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Nevada billionaire megadonor gives $2 million to Sam Brown super PAC
David Duffield over the past three months donated $2 million to Duty First Nevada, a super PAC founded by Brown, according to campaign finance reports submitted to the Federal Election Commission.
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Trees and green spaces to help mitigate extreme heat in Nevada
North Las Vegas is also getting $1 million to improve its urban forests and reduce urban heat island impacts…
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Pharmacies expand access to abortion pills under new Biden policy
Although these pharmacies dispensing the drug marks a victory for reproductive freedom, a looming Supreme Court case could cut off access to the medication in states where abortion is still legal.
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Trump’s rhetoric grows more violent as he builds 2024 primary lead
In recent months, Donald Trump has called for the execution of a US military official, mocked the assault of an 83-year-old man, used rhetoric that echoes Hitler’s Mein Kampf, and verbally attacked prosecutors and judges.
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Op-ed: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month should extend to the ballot box
“Our election officials have a duty and responsibility to disseminate accurate and trustworthy information in the languages we speak,” Mary Janet Ramos, senior campaign manager for All Voting is Local Nevada writes in an op-ed.
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Biden moves to ban all junk fees and hidden charges for Nevadans
“[These] charges are taking real money out of the pockets of American families. These junk fees can add up to hundreds of dollars, weighing down family budgets, making it harder to pay family bills,” President Biden said on Wednesday.
