NV: Poverty Issues
NV's housing crisis heavily impacts disability community
Like many states across the West, Nevada faces challenges with supply and demand for housing. One advocate for the disability community describes the …
Report: Racial inequities persist for NV children of color
Nevada's children of color continue to experience disparities, according to new data. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's "Race for Results" report …
Food Bank of Northern NV holds MLK National Day of Service event
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a National Day of Service, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada is hosting an all-ages volunteer event on Monday…
Program Helps Southern NV Seniors Pay Past-Due Utility Bills
One Nevada program is aiming to help seniors on fixed incomes pay their utility bills. United Way of Southern Nevada has announced the dates of the …
Report: Nevada Near Bottom of List for Children's Well-Being
Nevada is not making the cut when it comes to children's well-being in the state. According to the 2023 Kids Count Data Book, out this week…
NV Disability Community Feels Lawmakers Are 'Missing the Mark' on Housing
While some Nevada laws such as Senate Bill 68 aim to increase supportive housing for those with behavioral, mental and physical disabilities…
Survey Results Show State of Hunger in Northern NV
A recent survey offers insight into the challenges with hunger many Nevada families are facing on a daily basis. The "Feeding Our Community" survey …
Progressive Groups Tout Benefits of Inflation Reduction Act for NV
Progressive groups are praising the newly passed Inflation Reduction Act, saying it will save many families thousands of dollars a year and make …
Congressional Hearing This Week Tackles Housing Crisis
Local housing advocates are speaking out ahead of a congressional hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee this Wednesday called "Nowhere to …
Nevada Colleges Look to Attract More Students after Pandemic Enrollment Drop
Nevada colleges, especially two-year institutions, are working overtime to attract more students this fall, in the wake of a big drop in enrollment …
Policy Summit Promotes Needs of Youngest Nevadans
The needs of Nevada's babies and toddlers and their parents will be front and center tomorrow at the 2022 Winter Policy Summit run by the Children's A…
First Federal Child Tax Credit Funds Go Out Today
CARSON CITY, Nev. -- The first payments from the extended Child Tax Credit will hit most families' bank accounts today, providing much-needed relief …