State Legislature
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As Nevada’s population grows, so does the need for new doctors — and resources to train them
Nevada ranks 45th in the US for active physicians per 100,000 residents, and with seemingly little appetite to fund residency programs at the federal level, officials in the Silver State are mulling new ways to tackle a worsening issue. A shortage of primary care doctors and other physicians has long hindered Nevadans’ access to healthcare…
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Panel predicts record-high funding for state budget, but warns Trump policies could dampen economic outlook
The Nevada Economic forum projected that lawmakers will have $12.4 billion to construct the state general fund over the coming two years, but warned that Trump’s proposed tariffs and mass deportations could hinder employment levels. Nevada lawmakers are projected to have roughly $12.4 billion to construct the state’s general fund over the next two years,…
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With classes starting soon, Nevada Democrats still lament Lombardo’s veto of universal school meals bill
This academic year will mark the first that breakfasts and lunches won’t be provided for free to kids since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, though free and reduced-price meal programs will still exist for Nevada families who meet income eligibility requirements. When Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law last March…
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Nevada Dems say Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ‘is a great choice’ to serve as Kamala Harris’ VP
‘He is a listener,’ Nevada US Sen. Jacky Rosen said of Walz on Tuesday. ‘He’s really a smart, gentle, pragmatic, problem-solving person, and he’s going to be a great partner for Vice President Harris.’ Tuesday’s news of Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz being selected as Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ running mate was largely welcomed…
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Opinión: Por qué debemos aprobar la Ley de Medicamentos Asequibles en 2025
Dado el aumento de los costos de atención médica, Nevada se encuentra en una encrucijada crítica. En la última sesión legislativa, la Asamblea y el Senado aprobaron el Proyecto de Ley 250 de la Asamblea, una legislación de la asambleísta Venicia Considine que presentaba una formidable oportunidad no sólo para proporcionar alivio ante los…
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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…
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State approves $14.5M in federal funds for Washoe mental health facility
“The county supports our most vulnerable populations; our jailed inmates, our foster children, our sex-trafficked youth, and our homeless population. And they are just not getting the mental health care and the behavioral health care that they need,” Washoe County Commission chairwoman Alexis Hill told the panel.
