Nevada
Monday, March 20, 2023
Nevada Exceeds 1.5 Million Jobs but has High Unemployment Rate
Nevada now supports 1.5 million jobs, according to a new report. The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation's January 2023 …
Report: Nevadans See High Levels of Fraud, Identity Theft
Nevada is among the top five states for highest per-capita rates of both fraud and identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission wants to help …
NV Doctor Urges End to Daylight Saving Time
Early Sunday morning, Nevadans lost an hour of sleep but gained an hour of afternoon daylight as they moved their clocks forward for Daylight Saving …
Pygmy Rabbit Numbers Dwindling in NV; Petition Seeks to Reverse the Trend
Nevada's pygmy rabbit population has been dwindling for decades and conservation groups are sounding the alarm. Groups are requesting protection for …
NV Can Prevent Post-Pandemic Rebound in Uninsured Kids
Nevada could see a rebound of children losing their health insurance as a federal requirement that kept families insured during the pandemic comes to …
NV Bill Looks to Secure Gender-Affirming Care
A Nevada bill is seeking to secure gender-affirming health care for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals in the state. SB 163 would …
Despite Court Challenge, Thacker Pass Mine Moves Forward in NV
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has refused to stop developers of the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine in Northern Nevada while an appeal by conservation …
Report: NV in Last Place for Higher-Ed Degree Attainment
Nevada has made progress in recent years in increasing its number of residents who have obtained college degrees, but the state sits in last place …
Expert: NV Among States Experiencing Worst Drought in 1,200 Years
Nevada is among several Western states experiencing a wetter winter, but experts say the region is enduring the worst drought in 1,200 years…
Conservation Groups Seek Emergency Halt on NV Lithium Mine
Conservation groups in Nevada have filed an emergency motion in federal court to stop the development of the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine north of Winnem…
NV Bill Proposes Stricter Identification Requirements to Vote
A Nevada lawmaker wants to require stricter identification to vote in the Silver State. Asm. Greg Hafen, R-Pahrump, has introduced Assembly Bill 88…
Poll: Support for NV Conservation Efforts Remains Strong
Water shortages, climate change and protecting wildlife are just a few of the issues Nevadans made clear they are worried about in the annual …