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Nevada Leads in Wastewater Recycling Success in Colorado River Basin

Monday, April 7 by Nick Bonsanto

The recent report from UCLA highlights Nevada's leading position in wastewater reuse within the Colorado River Basin, achieving an impressive 85 percent rate of recycling. This success largely stems from strategic policies and the necessity to optimize limited water resources. Nevada's efforts are exemplified... Read More.

Nevada AG Faces Scrutiny Over Withheld Records in Racist Text Investigation

Friday, April 4 by Nick Bonsanto

The situation regarding the racist text messages targeting Black students and others across the U.S., including Nevada, remains unresolved as the Nevada Attorney General’s office continues to withhold investigative updates. Despite multiple requests from the Las Vegas Review-Journal for records related to the messages,... Read More.

Nevada Considers Paid Family Leave Bill Amid Economic Debate

Thursday, April 3 by Nick Bonsanto

Assembly Bill 388, currently under consideration in Nevada, seeks to establish a paid family medical leave program that would grant eligible employees up to 12 weeks of paid leave for various life events. This includes childbirth, adoption, military service, serious illness, or caring for... Read More.

Nevada Considers Bill to Legalize Medical Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients

Thursday, April 3 by Nick Bonsanto

Assembly Bill 346, which aims to legalize medical aid in dying for terminally ill patients in Nevada, is under consideration again in the state Legislature. This bill allows patients diagnosed with terminal conditions, confirmed by at least two practitioners, to self-administer life-ending medication under... Read More.

Nevada Leaders Push to Extend Clark County Police Funding Through 2057

Tuesday, April 1 by Nick Bonsanto

State Senate Democratic leaders and officials from the Las Vegas area are collaborating to extend a Clark County property tax levy for an additional 30 years. This levy, originally approved by voters in 1996, supports a program funding over 800 officers in the Metropolitan... Read More.

Nevada Attorney General Leads Fight Against Abolishing Department of Education

Saturday, March 29 by Nick Bonsanto

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is leading a legal challenge against the Trump administration's proposal to dismantle the Department of Education. Ford argues that only Congress has the authority to abolish a federal department, emphasizing that any such action must be done lawfully. He... Read More.

Nevada Vigil Honors Traffic Crash Victims and Calls for Stricter Safety Laws

Saturday, March 29 by Nick Bonsanto

The Nevada Highway Patrol recently held a vigil to honor victims of traffic crashes, with a poignant ceremony involving the lighting of 88 candles for those who died in Southern Nevada last year. Among the attendees were Kim and Stan Pack, who lost their... Read More.

Nevada Tourism Powers $100 Billion Economic Boom with Major Investments and Community Initiatives

Thursday, March 27 by Nick Bonsanto

Nevada's tourism industry has demonstrated significant economic influence, generating nearly $100 billion in economic activity and supporting over 436,000 jobs with $24.4 billion in wages in 2024, according to a report from the Nevada Resort Association (NRA). This sector also contributes nearly one-third of... Read More.

USDA Cuts Funding for Key Nevada Food Programs Impacting Schools and Food Banks

Wednesday, March 26 by Nick Bonsanto

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has decided to end funding for two key programs that supported local food sourcing in Nevada schools and food banks, as part of efforts to reduce federal spending. The Nevada Department of Agriculture received termination notices for the... Read More.

Real Water Faces $3 Billion Verdict in Nevada Liver Failure Case

Saturday, March 22 by Nick Bonsanto

A jury has delivered a significant verdict against Real Water, awarding more than $3 billion in a civil trial linked to a Southern Nevada liver failure outbreak and at least one death. This is the third multibillion-dollar verdict against the company, following previous awards... Read More.