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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

NV: Urban Planning and Transportation

Around 66% of committed electric school buses are located in school districts with the highest shares of low-income households, according to the Electric School Bus Initiative. (Adobe Stock)
Advocates tout electric school buses in Nevada, ask for more resources

Nevada has secured 60 electric school buses to take students to and from school and as the school year kicks off, advocates want to see more of the …

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The current metro area population of Reno in 2024 is 538,000, a 1.32% increase from 2023. (Adobe Stock)
Reno Mayor led this year's U.S. Conference of Mayors

Mayors from across the nation were in Kansas City, Missouri, last week for the 92nd annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Hillary …

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A 538 poll shows former President Donald is ahead of President Biden by almost 5.5 points in Nevada. (Gage Skidmore/Flickr)
NV progressive groups react to Trump Las Vegas campaign rally

Donald Trump held a rally on Sunday in Las Vegas - one of his first since being convicted by a New York jury late last month. The former president …

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Una encuesta de 538 muestra que el expresidente Donald está por delante del presidente Biden por casi 5,5 puntos en Nevada. (Gage Skidmore/Flickr)
Grupos progresistas reaccionan a mitin de campaña de Trump en Las Vegas

Donald Trump celebró un mitin el domingo en Las Vegas, uno de los primeros desde que fue condenado por un jurado de Nueva York a finales del mes …

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The National League of Cities is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. (Dave Newman / Adobe Stock)
Local NV leader attends Congressional City Conference in D.C.

Kristopher Dahir, Ward 5 city councilor in Sparks, is one of more than 2,800 city leaders in Washington, D.C., this week to discuss city topics and …

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Researchers suggest street sections with lane widths of 11, 12, or 13 feet in urban settings. with 20-25 or 30-35 mile-per-hour speed limit and that don't serve as a transit or freight corridor, should be considered first for lane-width reductions. (Adobe Stock)
Study: Narrower roads safer, better for environment

A new study sheds light on the importance of street design, especially as it relates to traffic and pedestrian safety. In Nevada - from 2019 to 2022…

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Studies show communities with access to trees and green spaces are associated with improved health outcomes, reduced crime, lower average temperatures and an influx of other kinds of investments and new economic opportunities, according to the U.S. Forest Service. (Tiago Fernandez/Adobe Stock)
Federal funds to help improve 'tree equity' across NV

Nevada environmentalists are celebrating almost $16 million in funding opportunity grants slated to be used for urban forestry projects, in an effort …

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CALSTART's Drive to Zero campaign calls for 30% new commercial vehicle sales being zero-emission by 2030 and 100% being zero-emission by 2040. (Mike Mareen/Adobe Stock)
As an EV producer, experts push for more NV infrastructure

Nevada is a leader in electric vehicle production, but some EV experts are now calling for more investments in the sector. A decision for the …

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New vehicles that are assembled outside of North America are not eligible for a tax credit. (Stefan Bayer / Adobe Stock)
EV Sales Increase, Consumers Want More EV Infrastructure

One expert says interest and sales of electric cars aren't stalling. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, Nevada has one of the highest …

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Krings-Lien says about 150 participants have submitted their input for the murals thus far. (Adobe Stock)
NV Groups Receive Grant Funding to Better Their Communities

Four organizations in the state of Nevada received more than $28,000 from AARP to implement what the group calls "quick-action" projects that will mak…

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Assembly Bill 112, creating a new state fund for use constructing safe wildlife crossings, will go into effect July 1, 2023. (Adobe Stock)
Governor Signs Law Prioritizing Safe Wildlife Crossings in Nevada

Gov. Joe Lombardo has signed Assembly Bill 112 into law, which will increase the number of safe wildlife crossings in Nevada. The measure will …

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According to a 2020 study by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the average temperature in Las Vegas is increasing faster than any other city in the country, almost 5.76°F since 1970. (Stefan Wagner/Wikimedia Commons)
NV Coalition Celebrates Efforts in Stewarding Conservation Bills

The Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition says a record number of bills related to environmental justice were filed in this year's legislative sessio…

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