State Politics
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Abortion is legal in Nevada. Here’s what you need to know.
As a reproductive rights group continues to fight to enshrine abortion rights in the Nevada Constitution, what are the reproductive health care rights currently afforded in the Silver State?
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Nevada leads nation in clean energy investment, report finds
“Nevada is leading the way in clean energy, bringing in thousands of good-paying jobs and supporting working families throughout my state,” Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto said in a statement in response to the report.
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Nevadans get relief as Biden cancels nearly $5 billion more in student debt
More than 11,000 Nevadans have had their student debt discharged or have been identified for debt relief due to the Biden administration’s reforms of the student loan debt system.
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VIDEO: Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine talks on how the gov’t helps the community
@nevadannews What should the government do? State Treasurer Zach Conine believes that at its best, government “takes people and connects them with the things they need and then gets the hell out of the way.” Let us know what you think in the comments. . . . . . . . #vegaslatinos #vegaslatinosrepresent #lasvegaslatinos #nevadalife…
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Biden’s EPA proposes rule to crack down on methane pollution
The rule is likely to be the subject of lawsuits from conservatives and the fossil fuel industry, but if upheld, could be felt most acutely in states like Nevada.
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Biden wants to replace all lead pipes in Nevada within 10 years
The proposed rule would require utility companies to locate and dig up roughly 9,000 lead pipes statewide within 10 years to ensure clean drinking water for Nevadans and to protect children’s health.
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New national climate report shows more action is needed in Nevada
The Biden administration has taken major steps to try and address climate change and invest in clean energy with its policies, but the report’s findings highlight that more work needs to be done at all levels of government to mitigate climate change.
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Nevada worker says opportunities are booming thanks to Biden’s policies
Al DeVita trains hundreds of apprentices a year in construction, a sector where opportunities are growing due to recent federal policies. DeVita also believes President Biden’s pro-union legislation is going to help union membership grow in the Reno area.
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Two years in, here’s what Biden’s infrastructure law has done for Nevada
In Nevada, $3.2 billion in funding has been announced, with nearly 200 specific infrastructure projects identified for funding. Over $2 billion will go to transit upgrades, and over $200 million for clean water and water infrastructure.
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Moms for Liberty’s far-right agenda rejected by voters
The “extremist” group Moms for Liberty backed more than 130 candidates during this election cycle, but an overwhelming majority lost their races as parents pushed back on the organization’s far-right agenda for public education.
