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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: Urban Planning and Transportation

The National League of Cities is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. (Dave Newman / Adobe Stock)
Local NV leader attends Congressional City Conference in D.C.

Kristopher Dahir, Ward 5 city councilor in Sparks, is one of more than 2,800 city leaders in Washington, D.C., this week to discuss city topics and …

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Researchers suggest street sections with lane widths of 11, 12, or 13 feet in urban settings. with 20-25 or 30-35 mile-per-hour speed limit and that don't serve as a transit or freight corridor, should be considered first for lane-width reductions. (Adobe Stock)
Study: Narrower roads safer, better for environment

A new study sheds light on the importance of street design, especially as it relates to traffic and pedestrian safety. In Nevada - from 2019 to 2022…

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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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CALSTART's Drive to Zero campaign calls for 30% new commercial vehicle sales being zero-emission by 2030 and 100% being zero-emission by 2040. (Mike Mareen/Adobe Stock)
As an EV producer, experts push for more NV infrastructure

Nevada is a leader in electric vehicle production, but some EV experts are now calling for more investments in the sector. A decision for the …

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New vehicles that are assembled outside of North America are not eligible for a tax credit. (Stefan Bayer / Adobe Stock)
EV Sales Increase, Consumers Want More EV Infrastructure

One expert says interest and sales of electric cars aren't stalling. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, Nevada has one of the highest …

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Krings-Lien says about 150 participants have submitted their input for the murals thus far. (Adobe Stock)
NV Groups Receive Grant Funding to Better Their Communities

Four organizations in the state of Nevada received more than $28,000 from AARP to implement what the group calls "quick-action" projects that will mak…

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Assembly Bill 112, creating a new state fund for use constructing safe wildlife crossings, will go into effect July 1, 2023. (Adobe Stock)
Governor Signs Law Prioritizing Safe Wildlife Crossings in Nevada

Gov. Joe Lombardo has signed Assembly Bill 112 into law, which will increase the number of safe wildlife crossings in Nevada. The measure will …

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According to a 2020 study by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the average temperature in Las Vegas is increasing faster than any other city in the country, almost 5.76°F since 1970. (Stefan Wagner/Wikimedia Commons)
NV Coalition Celebrates Efforts in Stewarding Conservation Bills

The Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition says a record number of bills related to environmental justice were filed in this year's legislative sessio…

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According to the EPA, the proposals would reduce oil imports by approximately 20 billion barrels. (Adobe Stock)
Proposed EPA Rule Could Mean More Electric Cars on NV Roads

The Environmental Protection Agency announced last month new and more stringent vehicle-emission standards which some say could significantly help red…

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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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In Nevada, between 2018 and 2021, there were more than 1.4 million citation issued by law enforcement agencies. (Adobe Stock)
UNLV Researchers Reveal New Data on Car Crashes in Nevada

Scientific researchers at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas are looking at traffic related injuries and …

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According to Abbott, about 110,000 people call Sparks home. (Adobe Stock)
NV Councilmen Eager to Discuss Infrastructure Projects with Federal Officials

Close to 3,000 city leaders from across the country were in Washington D.C. this week for the National League of Cities' Congressional City …

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