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Plus: Nevada’s newest state park needs a name Share with a friend Good morning, Nevadans! July tends to be Nevada’s hottest month. And every year, after several weeks of experiencing days over 105 degrees, I remember that today Vegas exists in large part because of air conditioning. When climate control first came to Clark County…

Plus: How are other states regulating data centers? Share with a friend Hello, Nevadans! We accidentally have a bighorn sheep-loaded newsletter today. I’m not complaining—I find them fascinating. And while they have specialized hooves that help them grip the rocky terrain, they’re not goats; they’re true sheep. Not-so-fun Fact: Populations of desert bighorn sheep declined…

Plus: Displaced residents navigate life after mudslide disaster Share with a friend Good morning, Nevadans! This weekend the US will be celebrating its 250th birthday, which makes me reflect on the impact immigrants have had on the country since its very beginning. And on Nevada.  Today, we still see remnants of the Spanish explorers—who were…

Plus: Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority Share with a friend Happy Friday, Nevadans! Here’s some perspective from The Washington Post—reporters calculated how much more money is being spent on gas now than when the war in Iran began, and what you could have bought instead. For Nevada, the average 38 gallons of regular…

Plus: How do data centers and tech companies’ tax incentives work? Share with a friend Hello, Nevadans! I’m working on a list of virtual community events and opportunities for Nevadans who are homebound to still be part of their community and not feel isolated. I’m asking for your help. Do you know where to find…

Plus: The attempt to rescue Social Security Share with a friend Good morning, Nevadans! I’m in a good mood today because this weekend I will be seeing my favorite artist, Daniela Andrade, in concert. 🥳 I’m even more excited because I’ve been following her since pretty much the beginning, when she was recording covers over…

Plus: Nevada families face childcare cost crunch Share with a friend Hello, Nevadans! Are you tuning in to the FIFA World Cup? I’m mainly rooting for Mexico, although I know the team never gets far. It has been great having the games on in the background during my workday. There are a few watch parties…

Plus: Nearly half of US adults struggled to afford healthcare Share with a friend Good morning, Nevadans! Here’s your monthly reminder to send in your photos and share a glimpse of Your Nevada with us. Whether it’s a cool bird you saw in your backyard, or a hike with your family or dog, or a…

Plus: Another push to protect abortion-related travel Share with a friend Happy Friday, Nevadans! With the primary election behind us, I feel this is the calm before the storm of election season—in no time, we’ll start seeing even more political advertisements and receiving flyers in the mail. I was intrigued when I saw Teresa Benitez-Thompson…

Plus: Aaron Ford will face Lombardo in November Share with a friend Hello, Nevadans! Yesterday was primary day, and about 396,000 Nevadans (20% of the voting population) participated in the primaries through early voting, mail ballots, and in-person voting. Primaries help choose party nominees for the November election. Results are still unofficial until they are…