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Medical copays reduce health care access in MS prisons; Israel planted explosives in pagers sold to Hezbollah according to official sources; Serving looks with books: Libraries fight 'fast fashion' by lending clothes; Menhaden decline threatens Virginia's ecosystem, fisheries.

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JD Vance calls for toning down political rhetoric, while calls for his resignation grow because of his own comments. The Secret Service again faces intense criticism, and a right to IVF is again voted down in the US Senate.

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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 Governor Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

NV: Native American/Indigenous

Some counties in Nevada are required to provide language assistance in Spanish, Shoshone, Paiute or other Native American languages. (Abode Stock)
Early voting underway for Nevada Primary Election

Nevada's early voting started this past weekend and will run through June seventh - with the June Primary Election taking place on Tuesday, June 11…

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Last month, tribal and community leaders joined members of Congress from across the West to present more than 800,000 petition signatures, urging President Joe Biden to use the Antiquities Act to designate and expand national monuments. (Dominic Gentilcore/Adobe Stock)
NV Tribal Nations push for Bahsahwahbee National Monument

Native American tribes in Nevada are calling for designation of a new national monument within the National Park System in east central Nevada…

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Nevada has 62,000 Urban Indians, according to the University of Nevada, Reno. (Adobe Stock)
Initiative champions Native voices in Nevada political arena

A Nevada grassroots organization has launched its inaugural endorsement process for the 2024 elections in an effort to champion indigenous voices in t…

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El Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre de Ash Meadows es un humedal reconocido internacionalmente y designado sitio Ramsar. (Adobe Stock)
Se renuevan llamados para proteger el refugio de Ash Meadows

Conservadores de Nevada celebraron un seminario web para discutir sobre la protección frente a las actividades mineras, del Refugio Nacional …

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Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is an internationally recognized wetland and designated Ramsar site. (Adobe Stock)
Calls renewed to protect Ash Meadows wildlife refuge

Nevada conservationists held a webinar to discuss the protection of Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge near the Nevada-California border from propos…

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Lithium-ion batteries power products from laptops and cell phones to hybrid and electric cars. (Adobe Stock)
Native Tribes express concern over NV's clean energy projects

A federal judge in Nevada has dealt three tribal nations a legal setback in their efforts to stop what could be the construction of the country's larg…

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The need for multilingual voting information is key in many communities. For instance, some 40% of Asian Americans in Nevada speak English less than
NV election experts share 'what to know' ahead of 2024 races

With less than a year until the 2024 presidential election, Nevada election experts see a number of threats that could affect voters - from …

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La necesidad de información sobre votación en varios idiomas es clave en muchas comunidades. Por ejemplo, alrededor del 40% de los estadounidenses de origen asiático en Nevada hablan inglés menos de
Expertos electorales comparten "qué hay que saber" antes de elecciones de 2024

A menos de un año de las elecciones presidenciales de 2024, los expertos electorales de Nevada ven una serie de amenazas que podrían …

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President Joe Biden used his authority under the Antiquities Act to grant permanent protection for Avi Kwa Ame. (Photo courtesy Bertha Gutierrez)
NV Hunter Praises Newly Minted National Monument

Following the recent designation of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Southern Nevada, one hunter says he is pleased to know the roughly half-million …

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During the White House Conservation Summit, President Joe Biden designated Avi Kwa Ame a national monument. (photo courtesy of Will Pregman)
President Biden Declares Avi Kwa Ame National Monument

President Joe Biden has designated Avi Kwa Ame, known by some as Spirit Mountain, a national monument. The designation preserves about half a million …

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Durante la Cumbre de Conservación de la Casa Blanca, el presidente Joe Biden designó a Avi Kwa Ame como monumento nacional. (foto cortesía de Will Pregman)
Presidente Biden declara monumento nacional Avi Kwa Ame

El presidente Joe Biden ha designado a Avi Kwa Ame, conocido por algunos como Spirit Mountain, como monumento nacional. La designación preserva …

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According to the 13th annual Conservation in the West poll, 95% of voters support investing in water infrastructure to reduce leaks and waste. (Adobe Stock)
Poll: Support for NV Conservation Efforts Remains Strong

Water shortages, climate change and protecting wildlife are just a few of the issues Nevadans made clear they are worried about in the annual …

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