State News
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Culinary Union reaches tentative deals with MGM and Caesars
The Las Vegas hotel workers union reached a deal with MGM Resorts International, the largest employer on the Las Vegas Strip, on the heels of its breakthrough agreement with Caesars Entertainment, saying the agreement provides significant raises and safety improvements.
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Biden invests $5 billion to support rural communities, including in Nevada
A nearly $500,000 grant will be used by several states, including Nevada, to create infrastructure to expand the sales of use of renewable fuels and reduce harmful tailpipe emissions.
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9 Unique places to have a Quinceañera in Las Vegas
If you’re planning a quinceañera celebration in Las Vegas, count yourself lucky. This once in a lifetime rite of passage will happen in a one of a kind city, a city that’s packed with world-class event spaces. With plenty of places and price points to choose from, you can go as intimate or extravagant as…
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As Nevada housing costs soar, Biden wants to turn empty offices into housing
In Sept. 2020, the median home sale price in Nevada was $344,900. As of Sept. 2023, that figure had risen to $437,400, a nearly 27% increase, according to Redfin. In Las Vegas, the average cost of rent is $1,429 per month, up 30% from the beginning of the pandemic.
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Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei voted for an anti-abortion extremist for House Speaker
Before being elected to Congress, Mike Johnson tried to shut down an abortion clinic in Louisiana. After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Johnson called it a “historic and joyful” day and later expressed support for nationwide abortion ban. Now, he’s the new Speaker of the House.
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The stories behind the 8 most haunted places in Nevada
Do you love ghost stories? From bars and restaurants to hotels and houses, here are eight of the most haunted places in Nevada.
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Coolest family-friendly events happening across Nevada in November
October is in the rearview mirror, now it’s time for another month full of fun in Nevada. There are tons of family-friendly activities happening across the Silver State. From cultural celebrations to nonprofit fundraisers, even some early visits from Santa, here are some of the coolest things to do with your kids in Nevada this…
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Nevada commits to long-term effort to protect the Colorado River system
“The Colorado River is a vital resource for millions of Nevadans, and I am glad that the Southern Nevada Water Authority will continue its work with other Lower Basin States to help protect our water supply for future generations to come,” Senator Cortez Masto (D-NV) said in a statement.
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Climate change could worsen Nevada’s youth mental health crisis
A new report documents how environmental events linked to climate change can trigger or exacerbate mental health issues in kids, suggesting Nevada’s existing youth mental health crisis could get worse.
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Nevada Day is coming. Here’s how to celebrate
Nevada became the 36th state in the United States on October 31, 1864. It’s an accomplishment worthy of celebration, commemorated in cities throughout the Silver State, on the last Friday of October every year. Parades. Train Rides. Chilli Cookoffs. Drilling contests. These are just some of the many ways our great state celebrates its big…
