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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, lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not 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 seventeen 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 Governor Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

NV: Community Issues and Volunteering

Nevada has seen an exodus of poll workers since 2020. (AnnaStills/Adobe Stock)
NV lawmakers will consider changes to its elections process

Nevada lawmakers will consider changes to the state's election laws next year. Most proposals are minor, like adding small filing costs for primary …

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Nevada ha experimentado un éxodo de trabajadores electorales desde 2020. (AnnaStills/Adobe Stock)
Legisladores de NV considerarán cambios en su proceso electoral

Los legisladores de Nevada considerarán cambios a las leyes electorales del estado el próximo año. La mayoría de las propuestas …

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Green spaces are valuable, cost-effective public health resources that can drive mental, physical, and environmental outcomes for communities, according to the Trust for Public Land. (Adobe Stock)
NV nonprofit receives funds to improve Reno community park

A Nevada nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life for elders is among the 343 organizations nationwide to receive funding for quick-action…

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In 2018, the City of Reno, Nevada, agreed to allow Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation to work on a decommissioned golf course. (Dominic Gentilcore/Adobe Stock)
AARP NV wants to help improve communities through grant initiative

AARP Nevada wants nonprofits and government agencies to improve communities through quick-action improvement projects made possible through a grant pr…

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Despite an outstanding turnout for Food Bank of Northern Nevada events, Nevada ranks 49th among states for volunteerism, according to AmeriCorps. (Adobe Stock)
Food Bank of Northern NV holds MLK National Day of Service event

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a National Day of Service, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada is hosting an all-ages volunteer event on Monday…

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The Ready Campaign's 2023 National Preparedness Month theme is
Following Extreme NV Weather, Are You Prepared for Next Disaster?

The state of Nevada has gotten its fair share of intense weather in recent weeks - and with September being National Preparedness Month, experts are …

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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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The Nevada nonprofit
“Unshakeable” Nevada Nonprofit Wins AARP Purpose Prize

A Las Vegas nonprofit helping women recover from substance addiction, domestic violence, human trafficking and homelessness has received AARP's …

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A new initiative seeks to help youths aging out of foster care make a plan to attend post-secondary education or join the workforce. (terovesalainen/Adobe Stock)
New Initiative Supports NV Foster Youth Aging Out of Care

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Groups are partnering with the Children's Advocacy Alliance to launch a new initiative connecting youths in foster care with the …

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A report from the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences found 18 million more Americans are experiencing insecurity now than in 2018. (Halfpoint/Adobe Stock)
Community Groups Provide Thanksgiving Meals to Families in Need

RENO, Nev. -- As the holidays approach, COVID-19 case numbers are on the rise, and more Nevadans are experiencing food insecurity. The Silver …

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Under a Nevada law upheld by a federal judge Monday, all active state voters would receive a mail-in ballot for the Nov. 3 election because of to the nation's health emergency. (common dreams.org)
Nevada Wins Voting Lawsuit Ahead of National Voter Registration Day

LAS VEGAS -- A day ahead of National Voter Registration Day, a federal judge ruled Nevada can move forward with its new vote-by-mail law. On Monday…

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Los psicólogos dicen que el miedo al desabasto de productos en los estantes se convierte en una profecía que auto-cumple: Si crees que se acabarán, se acaban. (Alexas_Fotos/Pixabay)
¿Por qué la Acumulación de Papel de Baño? Los Psicólogos dicen que es por Ansiedad y Vulnerabilidad.

LAS VEGAS -- Cuando la predicción del clima incluye una nevada o un huracán, esperamos que la gente junte alimentos y otros productos; ¿…

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