NV: Housing/Homelessness
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 …
Sinking Homes in North Las Vegas to be Replaced Thanks to New Law
After a drawn-out struggle, the remaining 90 homeowners in the sinking and predominantly Black neighborhood of Windsor Park in North Las Vegas will …
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 Senator Aims to Help Owners of Sinking Homes in North Las Vegas
A Nevada senator is trying to help relocate residents of Windsor Park in North Las Vegas for a unique reason - their homes are sinking. State Sen…
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…
NV Councilmen Eager to Discuss Infrastructure Projects with Federal Officials
Close to 3,000 city leaders from across the country were in Washington D.C. this week for the National League of Cities' Congressional City …
NV Lawmakers Look to Expand Renters' Legal Protections
The Nevada Housing Justice Alliance, tenants, lawmakers and community leaders gathered at a news conference outside the Capitol in Carson City this …
NV Lawmakers Urged to Level Tenant-Landlord Dynamics
Nevada is the only state with a summary eviction system, meaning it is up to a renter to initiate a court challenge if a landlord decides to evict …
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 …
Las Vegas' New Shuttle for People Experiencing Homelessness Gains Popularity
LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas is trying to make it easier for people experiencing homelessness to get to their appointments with social service agencies by in…
Protest Today Against Eviction Filed After Feds Paid the Rent
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Tenants' rights advocates are holding a rally at 4:00 p.m. today in front of a North Las Vegas apartment complex to …