State News
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Rep. Steven Horsford introduces bill to eliminate taxes on tips, abolish subminimum wage
A new proposal from the Democratic congressman seeks to go beyond Trump’s campaign promise of cutting taxes on tips by also eliminating the subminimum wage, which allows some workers to be paid as low as $2.13 per hour. Amid a national push to eliminate federal taxes on tipped income, Nevada Democratic US Rep. Steven Horsford…
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Affordable housing project brings 200 units to Vegas Medical District
The Las Vegas Medical District will expand with a new multi-story complex. It includes 200 units, with 10% for affordable housing plus retail space.
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Your guide to container gardening in Nevada
Container gardening is a growing hobby nationwide that’s particularly well-suited to the Silver State. Here are some tips for starting a container garden in Nevada.
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Sin City’s criminal past: How the mob shaped Las Vegas
We go beyond what’s been told by Hollywood to unpack Las Vegas’ strong ties to the Mafia.
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Nevada part of multistate lawsuit seeking injunction against Elon Musk
Plaintiffs say Trump needed Congressional authorization to create the agency now known as DOGE, and that Musk needed to be confirmed by the US Senate. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is helping lead a multi-state federal lawsuit filed Thursday against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, arguing that Trump violated the US Constitution by creating…
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Nevadans are fighting back against Elon Musk’s quest to cut key government programs
From Las Vegas to Carson City, Nevada residents and officials are trying to reign in the powers of Elon Musk, an unelected billionaire with several conflicts of interest who seemingly has access to Americans’ most sensitive private data. As billionaire Elon Musk continues to rifle through dozens of federal agencies to slash “wasteful” government spending…
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New strain of bird flu is detected in a Nevada dairy worker, CDC says
By Mike Stobbe and Jonel Aleccia According to state health officials, the dairy worker was exposed at a farm in Churchill County, in the west central part of the state. NEW YORK (AP) — A dairy worker in Nevada was infected with a new type of bird flu that’s different from the version that has…
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Nevada legislators’ priorities taking shape during first week of session
While Democrats and progressives plan to pursue bills to bolster tenants’ rights and universal school meals, Republicans are prioritizing expanding charter school programs and easing licensing requirements for healthcare workers. Where can they work together? CARSON CITY, Nev. — Dozens of bills vetoed in 2023 by Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo could begin to be reconsidered…
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You may qualify to file your taxes for free in Nevada—here’s how
An estimated 490,000 Nevadans will be eligible to use the IRS Direct File program to file their taxes this year.
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7 sunken treasures in the waters beneath Hoover Dam
From fighter jets to ghost towns, here are 7 sunken treasures hiding in the waters of Lake Mead and Hoover Dam.
