State News
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4 stops that will spice up the drive from Las Vegas to Reno
From open-air galleries and funky shops to historic spots and haunted hotels, these eclectic attractions will spice up a road trip from Las Vegas to Reno.
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Nevada lawmakers renew plea to pause USPS changes affecting Reno plant
The proposed changes would relocate operations of a facility in Reno to California, which Nevada leaders say would cause delays to the already-strained service and lead to dozens of layoffs. Nevada officials and federal lawmakers are renewing a request that the United States Postal Service delay its implementation of a “shortsighted” modernization plan they say…
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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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Letter to Editor: Let’s keep making the Silver State green for all Nevadans
Dear Editor, In regards to the article “Rep. Susie Lee scores win as bill expanding access to public lands passes US House” from April 10: As the Nevada Program Manager for Somos Votantes living here in Las Vegas, it is encouraging to see the tremendous progress being made in Nevada to conserve our green spaces…
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New affordable housing community for seniors to open in Las Vegas
Hundreds of millions of dollars are being invested and awarded to help address the affordable housing crisis in southern Nevada, but the state still has a shortage of about 78,000 affordable homes.
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What is your favorite affordable vacation spot in Nevada?
Is your go-to affordable vacation spot in Nevada is a charming inn in the shadow of the mountains, a quiet campsite under the night sky, or a secluded attraction? Vote for your favorite vacation destination here.
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Opinion: Angel investing spurs business growth and economic diversity
By: Jeff Saling, executive director of StartUpNV, a nonprofit incubator and accelerator for Nevada-based startups that sponsors the AngelNV program for Nevada business growth. Recently, seven Nevada-based startups vied for a $200,000 first place investment from local angel investors during the Shark-Tank style finale of the AngelNV program. This investment was matched by funds from…
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Trump, GOP sue Nevada election officials over mail voting
The Trump campaign claims Nevada’s timeline for counting mail ballots received after Election Day “clearly violates” federal law, even though dozens of other states have similar laws on the books. Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, the Republican National Committee, and the Nevada GOP filed a lawsuit on Friday against the state’s top elections officials, alleging the…
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May’s Flower Moon in Nevada: What it means & what to look for
As May unfolds across Nevada, residents are gearing up for a captivating celestial event: the Flower Moon. Here’s what you need to know.
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Republican Sam Brown’s past support for Yucca Mountain draws criticism
Brown once touted the economic potential of establishing a dumping site for the nation’s nuclear waste 100 miles from Las Vegas. Now, conservatives want to advance the proposal if Trump retakes the White House. Local officials and advocates are sounding the alarm bell over a proposal to revive a decades-old plan to establish a repository…
