Hi, Nevadans!
I finally turned on the heater in my house this week. Have you? Or how long into the fall-winter do you wait?
And while we’re talking about things that hit the wallet, have you noticed groceries creeping up in price? A new national report shows that Nevada is among the top 10 states where people are paying more, on average, this year for the same items as last year.
In other news: A Black student in Clark County says a teacher called him a “cockroach,” and advocates want answers.
Thank you for starting your Friday with me, Nevadans. Wishing you a safe weekend ahead,
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Why staying informed is your superpower
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This is the last installment of our Civic Check-in series—thanks for following along! I hope it’s helped you learn something new or reminded you of the power you hold as a voter.
Today, we’re talking about the threat of disinformation. Between AI deepfakes, political spins, and a constant firehose of opinions online, it’s harder than ever to tell what’s real and what’s not.
Here are 5 quick ways to make yourself more media literate—and harder to fool.
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Distinguish — Know the difference between news, opinion, analysis, and commentary. They’re not the same.
Research — Stick with a few credible outlets you trust and compare their coverage.
Identify — Use tools like reverse-image searches or AI detectors to spot manipulated photos, videos, or audio.
Breathe — If a post spikes your emotions, pause. Check whether reliable journalists are reporting it.
Inform — If someone shares something false, don’t shame them but send a verified source instead.
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Disinformation thrives when we stop asking questions. Knowledge is power—and staying informed is one of the simplest ways to protect your community.
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Reno’s Truckee Riverwalk District in winter. (Claire/Shutterstock)
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By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
Nevadans are paying $941 more on average so far this year than they did last year for the same items.
That’s according to a new report by the Joint Economic Committee – Minority in the U.S. Senate.
The Democratic panel says that it used the same government Consumer Price Index data and calculation methods that Republicans did during the Biden administration.
Nationwide, from February through September, people are paying $706 more on average than they did during the same timeframe in 2024 due to inflation, the report says.
Nevada’s neighboring states were also hit hard:
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California: $1,112
Utah: $1,030
Arizona: $944
Nevada: $941
Idaho: $864
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By Naoka Foreman
Racial justice advocates are demanding the Clark County School District to launch an investigation.
Southern Nevada Black Educators’ Initiative (SNBEI) and No Racism in Schools 1865 are calling for change, a reversal of the student’s disciplinary action following the incident, and replacement with a restorative justice exercise for the class.
Advocates are also calling on the teacher to complete cultural competence training and formally apologize to the student and his family.
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Seventeen circles down the mountain on Nevada’s Virginia & Truckee railroad: “It’s been over one hundred and fifty years ago that the Virginia and Truckee Railroad was incorporated. Now, a lot of you are familiar with some major railroads like the Union and Central Pacific, and various lines that have run through your towns, in Nevada and elsewhere. The V and T meant a lot to Nevada’s history. And it reflected some important aspects of American history. To oversimplify a bit, that’s the period in late nineteenth century America that we recall for great wealth and poverty, industrialization, and immigration, among other things.” (KNPR)
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Nevada Senate rejects film tax credit expansion, killing marquee bill of special session: The Nevada Senate rejected the bill to massively expand Nevada’s film tax credit system on Wednesday evening, killing the star-studded, multiyear effort from major movie studios to supercharge the state’s film industry. Ten out of 21 senators supported the bill, failing to meet the majority threshold. Three senators were absent. The heavily lobbied bill would have put Nevada on the hook for $120 million in annual transferable tax credits to film companies for 15 years beginning in 2029. (The Nevada Independent)
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