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Louisiana teachers worry about state constitution changes. Ohio experts support a $15 minimum wage for 1 million people. An Illinois mother seeks passage of a medical aid-in-dying bill. And Mississippi advocates push for restored voting rights for people with felony convictions.

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Biden says the U.S. won't arm Israel for a Rafah attack, drawing harsh criticism from Republicans. A judge denies former President Trump's request to modify a gag order. And new data outlines priorities for rural voters in ten battleground states.

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Some small towns in North Dakota worry they'll go to pot if marijuana is legalized, school vouchers are becoming a litmus test for Republicans, and Bennington, Vermont implements an innovative substance abuse recovery program.

NV: Civic Engagement & Voting

Nevada has 62,000 Urban Indians, according to the University of Nevada, Reno. (Adobe Stock)
Initiative champions Native voices in Nevada political arena

A Nevada grassroots organization has launched its inaugural endorsement process for the 2024 elections in an effort to champion indigenous voices in t…

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New chief election officials have an average of eight years of incoming experience, according to a report by the Bipartisan Policy Center. (Adobe Stock)
Report: NV election officials face unusual level of threats

A new report examined the turnover of election officials from 2000 to 2024 and found it is increasing, albeit slowly. Rachel Orey, senior associate …

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Alrededor del 42% de los adultos estadounidenses dicen que ellos o alguien que conocen han utilizado tratamientos de fertilidad, según Pew Research Center. (Tatiana Shepeleva / Adobe Stock)
Líderes de NV discuten futuro de la Fecundación In Vitro

La representante Susie Lee quiere que las mujeres en Nevada y en todo el país despierten, ya que sostiene que los extremistas de extrema derecha …

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In a recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 57% of Americans, including 84% of Democrats and 55% of independents, think America's openness to people from all over the world is essential to who we are as a nation. (Adobe Stock)
NV experts, leaders weigh in on immigration this election cycle

As members of Congress and presidential candidates battle it out over immigration, a group of Nevada leaders and experts dedicated to advancing …

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Nevada's part- time
Legislators busy around the country, but not in NV

There are many states legislatures dealing with important issues this year, but Nevada's isn't one of them. Nevada's state legislature isn't …

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In 2023 legislation may use different terms such as
AI poses threats to 2024 elections

The rise of artificial intelligence is raising alarm bells for election officials across the country. Before the New Hampshire primary, a robocall …

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Nevada's presidential preference primary election will be held Feb. 6. Early voting begins on Jan. 27 and runs through Feb. 2. (Victor Moussa / Adobe Stock)
Primary vs. caucus: What NV voters should know this February

There are fewer than two weeks before registered Nevada voters get to cast their ballot in the state's first presidential preference primary on Feb…

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La elección primaria de preferencia presidencial de 2024 se llevará a cabo el martes 6 de febrero de 2024. La votación anticipada comienza el sábado 27 de enero y se extenderá hasta el viernes 2 de febrero de 2024. (Victor Moussa / Adobe Stock)
Primaria vs. caucus: Lo que deberían saber los votantes de NV este febrero

Faltan menos de dos semanas para que los votantes registrados de Nevada puedan emitir su voto en la primera Primaria de Preferencia Presidencial del e…

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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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According to The Jed Foundation, everyone has
How to handle challenging conversations this holiday season

In today's politically polarized world, holiday office parties and family gatherings can lead to increased tensions, arguments and even long-term …

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Around 33% of registered voters who identify as pro-choice versus 23% of pro-life voters say they will only vote for a candidate who agrees with them on abortion, according to Gallup. (Adobe Stock)
Poll findings worsen for Biden; what does that mean for 2024?

Recent polling from The New York Times and Siena College found President Joe Biden trailing former President Donald Trump in five of the six most cruc…

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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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