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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

NV: Education

Federal debt among borrowers age 62 and older has increased by 36.8% since 2017, according to Education Data Initiative. (Adobe Stock)
Student loan consolidation deadline could save older NV borrowers big

Student loan borrowers of all ages in Nevada and around the country have an opportunity to have their student loans canceled or the chance to receive …

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A report from the Albert Shanker Institute recommended states narrow adequacy gaps by targeting additional state aid to higher-poverty districts with less capacity to raise revenue locally. (Adobe Stock)
Report: NV school districts among most inadequately funded

A new report found 39 states devote a smaller share of their economies to their K-12 public schools than they did in 2006. Nevada is among 10 states …

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Hawaii Pacific University to expand to Las Vegas later this year

By Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Nevada News Service reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News Servi…

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Out of 1,000 possible index points, no racial or ethnic group came close to the maximum score in 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 …

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The new data reveal more than half of older Americans with federal student-loan debt, 1.48 million individuals, first got their loans more than 15 years ago. (Adobe Stock)
Older borrowers struggle to repay federal student loans

New federal data from the Department of Education confirm retirement-age borrowers are struggling to repay their federal student loans. About 60% …

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More than half of Hispanic students said in the past six months, they had considered stopping their coursework for at least one term. (Adobe Stock)
NV Latino student shares experience with leaving college; he's not the only one

Matthew Gonzales is from Washoe County and was studying business at the University of Nevada, Reno. After enrolling in August 2022, he was in his …

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Today, 3.5 million Americans ages 60 and older hold more than $125 billion in student loans. (Adobe Stock)
Older Americans still struggling to repay student debt, payments start soon

By Jill Barshay for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Nevada News Service reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News Ser…

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Only 23% of high school students in the United States currently have guaranteed access to financial literacy courses, according to Next Gen Personal Finance. (Adobe Stock)
Financial Literacy Requirements Become Law in NV, Free Classes Complement

A bill passed during Nevada's last legislative session requires Nevada students in public high schools to learn about economics and financial literacy…

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The World Health Organization says structural factors such as ableism can lead to an increase in health inequities experienced by people with disabilities. (Adobe Stock)
NV's Disability Community Fights Against Ableism

The Nevada Statewide Independent Living Council wants to educate policymakers and the public on how ableism can be damaging to those with disabilities…

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In the 2023 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Nevada ranks 46th in education, 38th in health, and 44th in family and community factors that affect children. (Adobe Stock)
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…

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To be eligible for the My Access to Network Opportunities project, one must be a current college student ages 18-30, or up to 35 for veterans, possess U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Bilingual skills are preferred but not required. (Adobe Stock)
Initiative Encourages Latinos to Pursue Land-Management Careers

An initiative by the Hispanic Access Foundation aims to bridge the gap between land-management agencies and access to employment for Latinos and peopl…

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According to the Chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education, one of the biggest challenges Nevada faces is keeping students who complete college from moving out of state for their careers. (Adobe Stock)
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 …

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