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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: HIV/AIDS Prevention

Globally, an estimated 38 million people live with HIV. (Adobe Stock)
For World AIDS Day, one mother shares her son's legacy

Today is World AIDS Day, a movement to unite people and communities in the fight against HIV and AIDS. According to AIDSVu, in 2021, more than 11,00…

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In 2021, more than 36,000 people received an HIV diagnosis in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Adobe Stock)
National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day calls for testing, prevention

Today is National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and Nevada is one of the 10 states with the highest HIV infection rates. In 2021, more than 11,00…

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PHOTO: Influenza season is upon us in Nevada, and state health officials are urging residents to get a flu shot to help to protect themselves against a potentially deadly disease. Photo courtesy of the U-S Department of Health and Human Services.
Health Officials Urge Vaccination as Flu Season Ramps Up In Nevada

RENO, Nev. – Influenza season is upon us in Nevada, and state health officials are urging residents to get a flu shot to help to protect …

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PHOTO: picture of Charles Brunner. Courtesy of the Child & Family Policy Center.
Election 2012: What About Nevada's Children?

CARSON CITY, Nev. - So far, the 2012 presidential race has focused variously on unemployment, job creation, tax cuts, the candidates' tax returns…

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Nevada Gains a Half-Million for Health Center

LAS VEGAS - The Obama administration has announced a nearly $500,000 grant for Nevada Health Centers which administrators say is badly needed to help …

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National HIV Testing Day Coming to Nevada

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - National HIV Testing Day comes to Nevada this Sunday and continues at various locations across the state next week. State and local …

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Is Health Reform a Great “Freaking Deal” for Nevada?

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Gov. Gibbons and former New York Gov. Pataki kicked off the week pushing to rework the federal health care reform bill, but …

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Gibbons & Lawmakers Getting Earful on Proposed Cuts

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Governor Jim Gibbons called lawmakers into special session today and proposed at least 40 ways to cut the state's budget in order …

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Planned Parenthood: Health Care Value During Tough Times?

LAS VEGAS - Record high unemployment and a lack of health insurance may leave people with limited options for health care. Planned Parenthood wants …

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Reid Warned of “Ticking Time Bomb” in Senate Health Care Reform

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - More than 50 leaders and organizations in his home state sent a letter late Monday to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV)…

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Reid Crucial Gatekeeper In Public Option Debate

LAS VEGAS - It has been a big week for opponents of government insurance plans. Earlier this week, the Senate Finance Committee rejected two …

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No Rest on Health Care Reform During Recess

LAS VEGAS - Congress is in the first week of its long summer recess today, but lawmakers know they're unlikely to get much rest on the hot-button …

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