Affordability
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Nevadans paying $941 more in 2025 than last year, economic report says
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.
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12 Nevada food pantries to donate your time, money, and food to this holiday season
Nevadans aren’t immune to going hungry this holiday season. These 12 food pantries (and others) are seeking volunteers, food, and money to feed those in need.
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Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
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Report: Child poverty rate soars to 15% in Nevada
Child poverty in Nevada hit 15% last year, two points higher than the national average, according to a new analysis by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
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Legislators, governor will address SNAP in special session if shutdown lingers
Gov. Joe Lombardo’s deputy chief of staff and finance director told lawmakers a special legislative session will happen in November and will include funding issues for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP.
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These 10 Mexican restaurants serve the best pozole in Las Vegas
Whether it’s Rojo (red), blanco (white), or verde (green), pozole in Las Vegas has never been better than it is at these 10 Mexican restaurants.
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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get…
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Reno teens, aged out of foster system, get first homes with help from actor Jeremy Renner
On Wednesday, the nonprofit brought a truck full of everything needed for four Reno teens. The homes are being furnished and decorated Thursday and Friday with a little star power from Renner, who often gives his time and name to local charity causes.
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NV education advocates speak out against SNAP cuts
Nevada educators are sounding the alarm about cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, saying they will undermine school food programs and lead to more hungry students.
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Walk your way through Carson City’s fascinating past on the Kit Carson Trail
With historic buildings, Victorian architecture, and the former U.S. Mint, the 2.5-mile Kit Carson Trail is a self-guided trip back in time.
