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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

NV: Social Justice

People in parts of the country with no illness face greater institutional hurdles to participating in elections and protecting their interests, according to one report. (Adobe Stock)
Medical expert: Voting crucial to improving health-care system

Voting is not only good for democracy - it's also good for your health, according to one of the nation's largest medical associations. The American …

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The need for multilingual voting information is key in many communities. For instance, some 40% of Asian Americans in Nevada speak English less than
NV election experts share 'what to know' ahead of 2024 races

With less than a year until the 2024 presidential election, Nevada election experts see a number of threats that could affect voters - from …

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La necesidad de información sobre votación en varios idiomas es clave en muchas comunidades. Por ejemplo, alrededor del 40% de los estadounidenses de origen asiático en Nevada hablan inglés menos de
Expertos electorales comparten "qué hay que saber" antes de elecciones de 2024

A menos de un año de las elecciones presidenciales de 2024, los expertos electorales de Nevada ven una serie de amenazas que podrían …

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Most Republicans prefer a candidate who can preserve American culture (58%), while most Democrats and Independents prefer a candidate who can manage the economy, according to the survey. (Adobe Stock)
Survey on 'political violence,' future of US democracy

A federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit challenging Nevada's Election Worker Protection Law. Senate Bill 406 created new safeguards to protect …

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Según la encuesta, la mayoría de los republicanos prefieren un candidato que pueda preservar la cultura estadounidense (58%), mientras que la mayoría de los demócratas e independientes prefieren un candidato que pueda gestionar la economía. (Adobe Stock)
Encuesta sobre "violencia política" y futuro de la democracia en EE.UU.

Un juez federal desestimó recientemente una demanda que impugnaba la Ley de Protección de los Trabajadores Electorales de Nevada. El …

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Studies show communities with access to trees and green spaces are associated with improved health outcomes, reduced crime, lower average temperatures and an influx of other kinds of investments and new economic opportunities, according to the U.S. Forest Service. (Tiago Fernandez/Adobe Stock)
Federal funds to help improve 'tree equity' across NV

Nevada environmentalists are celebrating almost $16 million in funding opportunity grants slated to be used for urban forestry projects, in an effort …

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Before the passage of AB 431, Silver State Voices said more than 90,000 Nevada adults were not allowed to vote in 2016. (Adobe Stock)
Voting Access Expanded for Nevadans Serving Time

Starting next year, a Nevada bill will require city and county jails to develop a streamlined process and procedures for inmates to register to vote …

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The World Health Organization says structural factors such as ableism can lead to an increase in health inequities experienced by people with disabilities. (Adobe Stock)
NV's Disability Community Fights Against Ableism

The Nevada Statewide Independent Living Council wants to educate policymakers and the public on how ableism can be damaging to those with disabilities…

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State Sen. Dina Neal, D-Las Vegas, stresses that the program is voluntary, and any resident who does not wish to move can stay in their current residence at Windsor Park. She says the plan is to turn the community into public parkland, so those that do wish to remain will be surrounded by a park. (Adobe Stock)
Sinking Homes in North Las Vegas to be Replaced Thanks to New Law

After a drawn-out struggle, the remaining 90 homeowners in the sinking and predominantly Black neighborhood of Windsor Park in North Las Vegas will …

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To be eligible for the My Access to Network Opportunities project, one must be a current college student ages 18-30, or up to 35 for veterans, possess U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Bilingual skills are preferred but not required. (Adobe Stock)
Initiative Encourages Latinos to Pursue Land-Management Careers

An initiative by the Hispanic Access Foundation aims to bridge the gap between land-management agencies and access to employment for Latinos and peopl…

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The 11 jurisdictions allowing medical aid in dying represent one out five Americans, or 22%. (Adobe Stock)
NV Bill Allowing Medical Aid in Dying Heads to Governor's Desk

A piece of legislation is headed to Gov. Joe Lombardo's desk which would allow medical aid in dying in Nevada. Last week, Senate Bill 239 made its …

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The Nevada Legislature is considering the Windsor Park Environmental Justice Act, which would establish a program for relocating residents of the North Las Vegas neighborhood of Windsor Park. (Adobe Stock)
NV Senator Aims to Help Owners of Sinking Homes in North Las Vegas

A Nevada senator is trying to help relocate residents of Windsor Park in North Las Vegas for a unique reason - their homes are sinking. State Sen…

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