State News
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Coalition of Nevada organizations argue Question 3 would make voting harder and disenfranchise voters
The groups opposing the measure have expressed concern that the reforms included in Question 3 could actually lead to voters being disenfranchised by making voting more confusing and time-consuming. A series of studies suggests those concerns are valid.
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Q&A: Democratic Senator Jacky Rosen says she’ll keep taking on corporate greed and fight to lower housing costs
In a recent sit-down with The Nevadan, incumbent Democrat Jacky Rosen explains how this year’s election could impact the future of issues ranging from affordable housing to reproductive freedom. Political junkies and polling experts have long hailed Nevada as one of the handful of battleground states nationwide that have an outsize impact in determining the…
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Opinion: Sam Brown is a threat to Nevada’s Environment
This summer, Las Vegas endured an incredible 68 days of temperatures soaring to 105 degrees fahrenheit or higher. In July, we even saw a sustained record-breaking 120 degrees. Because of the extreme heat impacting our region, more than 120 people died in Southern Nevada. These are alarming statistics highlighting an urgent and dangerous problem, and…
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Climate Impact & Nevada’s Path Forward: Join us for a free event at Springs Preserve this Friday
This Friday on October 11th at Springs Preserve, The Nevadan / El Nevadense is hosting Climate Impact & Nevada’s Path Forward, a FREE event! Join us for an afternoon of discussions on the impact of climate change in Nevada and how advocacy leaders and policymakers are tackling this issue. Discover what actions we can take…
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Healthcare affordability remains a top issue for Nevadans. Here’s what lawmakers can do to address the issue.
With the 2024 election only a few weeks away, healthcare affordability remains a critical issue for Nevadans, with many residents struggling to afford prescription drugs. A recent KFF poll revealed more than half of voters are worried about being able to afford their medications—a fear policymakers cannot ignore. High prescription drug costs leave countless…
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Top election official in Nevada county that is key to the presidential race takes stress leave
The top election official in a key northern Nevada swing county is taking a stress-related leave of absence with just over a month to go before Election Day, creating a sense of uncertainty about election operations in a county that has been under near-constant attack from conspiracy theorists since former President Donald Trump lost it…
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Harris promises a ‘new way forward’ in Vegas rally, pledges support for families and workers
In her Las Vegas rally, Kamala Harris highlighted her plans to help Nevadans pay for childcare, buy homes, and start small businesses, while also reiterating her commitment to deliver on a path to citizenship for Dreamers.
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Corporate landlord agrees to refund renters $48 million after federal investigation
Corporate landlord agrees to refund renters $48 million after federal investigation Invitation Homes owns or manages roughly 3,500 units in Clark County, where it is the second-largest landlord for single-family homes. The company stands accused of imposing junk fees that were improperly disclosed and other deceptive claims made to tenants. The Biden-Harris administration announced this…
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El segundo mandato de Trump podría destrozar a las familias inmigrantes de Nevada
El segundo mandato de Trump podría destrozar a las familias inmigrantes de Nevada.
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Extreme heat bill authored by Nevada Rep. Dina Titus advances in House
If enacted, the bill would allow the federal government to declare extreme heat a disaster, vastly changing the way officials are able to respond to extreme temperatures. But its future remains uncertain. A key panel under the US House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has advanced a proposal by Nevada Democratic US Rep. Dina Titus…
