State News
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El Fiscal General de Nevada tiene como objetivo garantizar que los derechos de los inmigrantes estén protegidos ante la llegada de Trump a la Casa Blanca
El Fiscal General de Nevada tiene como objetivo garantizar que los derechos de los inmigrantes estén protegidos ante la llegada de Trump a la Casa Blanca.
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Nevada AG aims to ensure immigrants’ rights are protected ahead of second Trump presidency
President-elect Trump’s promise for a “mass deportation” would impact an estimated 168,000 undocumented immigrants in Nevada. The “Know Your Rights” guides published by the Attorney General’s office outline what to do in case they are stopped by police or immigration officers.
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Nevada adopts new extreme heat protections for workers
Months after Southern Nevada broke last year’s record for the hottest summer on record, the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations has officially adopted a new regulation to protect workers from extreme heat. New workplace protections against extreme heat were adopted by the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations and will go into effect immediately, the agency…
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Secretary of State: Nevada sets multiple turnout records in 2024
Nevada’s large turnout was in part attributed to voters aged 18-29 turning out, of which about 57% of registered voters in that demographic casted a ballot — well above the national average. Nevada voters this year turned out in record numbers, propelled in large part by a surge in young voters, Secretary of State Francisco…
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Bills to expand housing, conservation in Nevada’s two biggest counties clear key Senate panel
Often referred to as the Washoe County and Clark County lands bills, both seek to spur new housing and foster economic growth while protecting public and tribal lands for recreation and conservation. Nevada’s two Democratic US Senators on Tuesday announced that a pair of bills seeking to expand economic development and bolster environmental conservation in…
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Planned water recycling plant that will help Lake Mead gets $26M federal investment
Once completed, the Pure Water Southern California project will be able to produce up to 150 million gallons of purified water per day — enough to supply up to approximately 386,000 Southern California and Southern Nevada homes per year, according to lawmakers. California water officials building a state-of-the-art water recycling facility to lessen the state’s dependence…
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Nevada Congresswoman Susie Lee wins Democratic House leadership role
Even though Republicans will retain control of the US House for now, Lee told colleagues that electing battle-tested members like her to Democratic leadership could help the party retake control of Congress in 2026. Less than two weeks after winning her fourth term to Congress, Nevada US Rep. Susie Lee has won a leadership position…
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Dio inicio el Período de Inscripción Abierta en Nevada Health Link
El Período de Inscripción Abierta para el Año del Plan 2025 se extiende del 1 de noviembre de 2024 al 15 de enero de 2025, con más de 140 opciones de Planes de Salud Calificados y acceso ampliado a beneficiarios de DACA.
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Nevada Department of Transportation awarded $32M to begin implementing low-pollution construction materials
The award was part of a larger $1.2 billion announcement for 39 state departments of transportation under a grant program funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will receive $32 million to help reduce pollution at local construction projects backed by federal funding, Nevada Democratic US Rep. Susie Lee’s office…
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Nevada Senators secure $15 million for low-income energy cost assistance
More than $15 million in carveouts from the new federal budget and the 2022 Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act has been awarded to a program that helps Nevada families pay energy bills. A program designed to help low-income families across the state pay home heating bills in the winter and air conditioning bills in the…
