State News
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Nevada’s health insurance marketplace sees increase in new enrollees. Here’s how to sign up.
Approximately 17,815 individuals have shopped for and enrolled in plans this year through Nevada Health Link, the state-run health insurance marketplace established in 2011, and among them, 7,270 are new to the exchange. More than 7,200 Nevada residents have signed up for healthcare coverage through the state’s public market option through the first month of…
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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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Falleció Silvia Pinal, la última Diva de México; actuó al lado de luminarias como Pedro Infante y Tin Tan
Proclaman el 3 de marzo como el “Día de Silvia Pinal en Las Vegas; durante el evento -que se llevó a cabo en su hogar- también entregaron las “Llaves de la Ciudad” a la actriz.
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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…
