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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: Environment

Monday, March 25, 2024

NV leaders call for clean energy investments options for all

Nevada state leaders held a workshop on clean energy home upgrades and discussed how people can leverage available tax credits on solar power…

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Around $11.1 billion has been invested in solar energy in Nevada, according to Solar Energy Industries Association. (Andy Dean / Adobe Stock)
Advocates remind Nevadans of solar, electrification incentives

Nevada is one of the largest solar markets in the nation and conservationists want Nevadans to be aware of available federal tax incentives. Russell …

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The Ely District encompasses about 12 million acres in eastern Nevada, including White Pine, Lincoln and a small portion of Nye counties. (BLM Nevada, Ely District)
Seeding effort covers more than 26,000 acres in eastern Nevada

A cooperative effort has seeded more than 26,000 acres in eastern Nevada. It's all in an effort to increase desirable grasses, forbs and shrubs while …

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Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is an internationally recognized wetland and designated Ramsar site. (Adobe Stock)
Calls renewed to protect Ash Meadows wildlife refuge

Nevada conservationists held a webinar to discuss the protection of Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge near the Nevada-California border from propos…

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El Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre de Ash Meadows es un humedal reconocido internacionalmente y designado sitio Ramsar. (Adobe Stock)
Se renuevan llamados para proteger el refugio de Ash Meadows

Conservadores de Nevada celebraron un seminario web para discutir sobre la protección frente a las actividades mineras, del Refugio Nacional …

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In addition to cost savings, EVs provide other consumer benefits, including better performance and reduced noise. (Adobe Stock)
Report examines long-term savings for Nevada EV drivers

A new analysis found Nevada drivers can save thousands of dollars by making the switch from a gas-powered car to an electric vehicle. The …

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Even though Integrated Resource Plans cover a 20-year period, the Nevada Legislature requires electric and certain water and wastewater utilities to submit one every three years to the Nevada Public Utilities Commission. (Adobe Stock)
Environmental groups want NV Energy to 'step up,' deliver on promises

Individuals and environmental groups have had their input on NV Energy's 2024 Integrated Resource Plan, which some say will play a big role in the …

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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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The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation will announce grant awards for youths in early December which will aim to increase environmental literacy, foster stewardship of natural resources, and promote physical health in the outdoors. (Adobe Stock)
NV group celebrates environmental wins, looks ahead to 2024

'Timely' and 'forward-looking' are the two terms one Nevada conservation group is using to describe the state's 2023 environmental landscape…

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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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More than two-thirds of Nevada is made up of public lands, according to the Bureau of Land Management. (Jennifer Jean/Adobe Stock)
A focus on climate change impacts for Public Lands Day in Nevada

Many across the state of Nevada will celebrate National Public Lands Day tomorrow. Nevadans will be able to visit state parks for free on Saturday…

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The Ready Campaign's 2023 National Preparedness Month theme is
Following Extreme NV Weather, Are You Prepared for Next Disaster?

The state of Nevada has gotten its fair share of intense weather in recent weeks - and with September being National Preparedness Month, experts are …

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