State Law
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Opinion: I’m an OBGYN. Here’s why I’m supporting a constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights in Nevada.
Last month marked the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, and with it, almost 50 years of federal protections for the right to abortion. In two short years, we have seen the cruelty, confusion, pain, and heartbreak that has been unleashed across the country. Anti-abortion politicians moved quickly…
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Opinion: Why we must pass the Affordable Medicine Act in 2025
Given rising healthcare costs, Nevada stands at a critical juncture. Last legislative session, the Assembly and Senate passed Assembly Bill 250, a piece of legislation from Assemblywoman Venicia Considine that presented a formidable opportunity to not only provide relief from the high costs of prescription drugs, but also to stimulate our state’s economy and…
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Opinion: The fight is far From over: Nevada’s vital role in protecting abortion rights
When it comes to abortion rights in 2024, every win and every loss has an outsized impact felt across the country. With Florida enforcing a near total abortion ban earlier this month, Arizona narrowly missing the enforcement of a pre-Civil War era ban only to be left with a 15-week ban, and two Supreme Court…
