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NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in peace talks as Trump touts Putin meeting; PA advocate: Defunding Planned Parenthood threatens affordable health care; Students protest as Ohio Senate weighs higher-ed overhaul; Farmers markets can be a form of climate action.

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Deregulation raises environmental and public health concerns, national monuments face potential risks, political neutrality in education sparks protests, and Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation fuels controversy.

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Rural America struggles with opioids and homelessness in unexpected ways, Colorado's Lariat Ditch could help spur local recreation, and book deliveries revive rural communities hit by Hurricane Helene.

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Indigenous Peoples' Day was first proposed in 1977 by a delegation of Native Nations to the United Nations during an international conference. (Joy Fera/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

NV lawmaker proposes new date for Indigenous Peoples Day

Nevada's only sitting Indigenous legislator has introduced a bill to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day on what she calls the "correct day," the second…

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Monday, February 10, 2025

NV Conservation League sets 2025 policy priorities

The Nevada Conservation League says its policy priorities for this year's legislative session reflect what Nevadans value - protecting the state's uni…

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Almost 100,000 U.S. citizen children in the Silver State live with at least one undocumented family member, according to the American Immigration Council. (Adobe Stock)
NV's Latino legislative caucus prioritizes well-being of immigrants

As the Trump administration ramps up arrests of undocumented immigrants, some in Nevada are choosing to skip work or keep their children home from …

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There is a shortage of more than 78,000 rental homes deemed
Advocacy groups tee up their priorities for NV Legislature

The Nevada Legislature has kicked off this week and progressive groups are sharing their top priorities. Many are asking Gov. Joe Lombardo to work …

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In Nevada's disadvantaged communities, companies have announced $1.53 billion in investment and the creation of 1,050 good-paying clean-energy jobs, according to Climate Power. (Adobe Stock)
Trump's federal funding freeze threatens NV's clean energy future

A federal judge will hold a court hearing today on the legality of President Donald Trump's recent executive order to freeze federal grants and loans …

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NV Sen. Rosen calls on Trump to backtrack federal funding freeze

The Trump administration this week reversed a decision to freeze federal loans and grants -- but only after it led to mass confusion among organizatio…

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Consumers overwhelmingly believe the claim
Advocates want more oversight for 'humane' meat label

By Jessica Scott-Reid for Sentient.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Nevada News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabora…

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On average, Black people are more likely than Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and white people to die early from avoidable causes, according to The Commonwealth Fund.
Report: Possible Medicaid cuts put rural Nevadans in jeopardy

Congressional leaders are considering what some are calling "highly consequential decisions" about the future of Medicaid - and advocates are weighing…

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The latest damage and economic estimate for the fires burning in Southern California surpasses the damage and economic loss numbers for the entire 2020 wildfire season, according to AccuWeather. (Adobe Stock)
Wildfires could affect NV housing market, UNLV expert says

People are increasingly moving into the wildland-urban interface areas, where human development meets wild vegetation, like forests, according to a …

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About 20 million people, nearly one in 12 adults, owe medical debt, according to the Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker. (Adobe Stock)
Medical debt to be removed from credit reports

Nevada has about 170,000 adults who report medical debt, which can pose a significant financial hardship. But a new federal rule could ease some …

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Since launching in January of 2017, Run for Something has recruited nearly 100,000 people across all 50 states to run for state or local office. (Adobe Stock)
Surge of people interested in running for office in battlegrounds postelection

More than 12,000 people nationwide have shown interest in wanting to learn more about running for office since last year's election and the share comi…

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NV groups celebrate temporary oil, gas ban in Ruby Mountains

The Biden-Harris administration is taking another step to protect northeast Nevada's Ruby Mountains - by putting them temporarily off-limits to oil…

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