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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 …

Nevada ha experimentado un �xodo 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 …

A majority of women living in states where abortion is banned want abortion to be legal and support laws protecting abortion access, according to KFF. (Adobe Stock)

NV pro-choice advocates break down upcoming SCOTUS cases

Nevada reproductive-rights advocates are breaking down the importance of two looming Supreme Court abortion cases. In Moyle v. United States…

La mayor�a de las mujeres que viven en estados donde el aborto est� prohibido quieren que el aborto sea legal y apoyan leyes que protejan el acceso al aborto, seg�n KFF. (Adobe Stock)

NV-Defensores del aborto evalúan próximos casos en Corte Suprema

Los defensores de los derechos reproductivos de Nevada están analizando la importancia de dos casos de aborto que se avecinan en la Corte Suprema…

More than six in 10 Americans favor keeping the abortion pill mifepristone available in the U.S. as a prescription drug, while over a third are opposed, according to a Gallup poll. (Adobe Stock)

NV senator pushes to protect access to abortion pill

New research shows more than six in 10 abortions in the U.S. last year were medically induced, and U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto - D-NV - is …

Around 42% of incarcerated youths are Black, even though Black Americans are only 15% of all youths across the United States. (Adobe Stock)

Expert: Racial disparities persist in youth incarceration

New data released by The Sentencing Project reveals youths of color continue to face disproportionate incarceration rates compared with their white pe…

Multiple victims following a shooting incident on UNLV campus

There are at least three victims after a shooting incident that happened at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus on Wednesday. By afternoon…

Most Republicans prefer a candidate who can preserve American culture (58%), while most Democrats and Independents prefer a candidate who can manage the economy, according to the survey. (Adobe Stock)

Survey on 'political violence,' future of US democracy

A federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit challenging Nevada's Election Worker Protection Law. Senate Bill 406 created new safeguards to protect …

Seg�n la encuesta, la mayor�a de los republicanos prefieren un candidato que pueda preservar la cultura estadounidense (58%), mientras que la mayor�a de los dem�cratas e independientes prefieren un candidato que pueda gestionar la econom�a. (Adobe Stock)

Encuesta sobre "violencia política" y futuro de la democracia en EE.UU.

Un juez federal desestimó recientemente una demanda que impugnaba la Ley de Protección de los Trabajadores Electorales de Nevada. El …

Before the passage of AB 431, Silver State Voices said more than 90,000 Nevada adults were not allowed to vote in 2016. (Adobe Stock)

Voting Access Expanded for Nevadans Serving Time

Starting next year, a Nevada bill will require city and county jails to develop a streamlined process and procedures for inmates to register to vote …

While the bill took effect July 1, licenses have yet to become available. (Adobe Stock)

Nevada Street Food Vendors Protected Under New Law

Nevada street food vendors will now be protected, as Gov. Joe Lombardo signed Senate Bill 92 into law - which allows vendors to obtain the necessary …

Assembly Majority Leader Sandra Jauregui, D-Las Vegas, speaks at Wednesday's news conference. (Battle Born Progress)

Reaction as NV Gov. Vetoes 3 Gun-Safety Bills: 'Disgust'

On Wednesday, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed a trio of bills that sought to reduce gun violence. Assembly Bill 354 would have cracked down on so-…

La l�der de la mayor�a en la Asamblea, Sandra Jauregui, D-Las Vegas, habla en la conferencia de prensa del mi�rcoles. (Battle Born Progress)

Reacción al veto del Gobernador de NV sobre leyes de seguridad armada

El miércoles, el gobernador de Nevada, Joe Lombardo, vetó un trío de proyectos de ley que buscaban reducir la violencia armada…

Around the world, Denim Day is observed to show support for victims and survivors of sexual assault. RAINN says females ages 16-19 are four times more likely than the general population to be victims of rape, attempted rape or sexual assault. (Adobe Stock)

NV Lawmakers Recognize 'Denim Day' in Support of Sexual Violence Survivors

Nevada lawmakers on Wednesday recognized 'Denim Day,' to rally against sexual violence by wearing denim during the Senate floor session. Denim Day …

In Nevada, between 2018 and 2021, there were more than 1.4 million citation issued by law enforcement agencies. (Adobe Stock)

UNLV Researchers Reveal New Data on Car Crashes in Nevada

Scientific researchers at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas are looking at traffic related injuries and …

The median loss last year for fraud that starts with a phone call was $1,400, according to the Federal Trade Commission. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Nevadans See High Levels of Fraud, Identity Theft

Nevada is among the top five states for highest per-capita rates of both fraud and identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission wants to help …

Nevada has made progress in promoting restorative justice rather than youth incarceration. As of mid-June, the Nevada Department of Child and Family Services had 121 youths in custody. (Arloo/Adobe Stock)

Post-Pandemic Youth Crime Wave is a Myth: Report

A new report from The Sentencing Project debunks the myth of a post-pandemic crime wave fueled by young people. In March, Congress held a hearing …

Juvenile arrests have gone down alongside detentions in Nevada. The state arrested more than 9,000 juveniles in 2015, compared with 4,300 in 2021. (Artit/Adobestock)

Juvenile Detention: Numbers Can Be Deceiving

America locked up almost a quarter-million children in 2019, according to a new report called "Too Many Closed Doors" from the Sentencing Project…

A study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, found 200 cases of human trafficking were reported in the state in 2017. (Yupachingping/Adobe Stock)

Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Experts Call for Change

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and combating the problem is especially important in Nevada, which is home to the largest …

Congress passed Savanna's Act in 2020 to improve data collection on cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women. (Sonyachny/Adobe Stock)

NV Summit Highlights Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Today, a virtual summit hosted by the Las Vegas Mayor's Faith Initiative looks at the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous …

Nevada is seeing multiple efforts to reduce racial disparities among kids who are arrested or incarcerated, and a new report says it's working. (Connie Mills/Youth Villages)

NV Makes Progress Reducing Racial Disparities for Youth Behind Bars

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Nevada is closing the racial gap among young people behind bars, according to a new report from The Sentencing Project. The …

A new Gallup survey shows more than 60% of Americans say they know

Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday, approved by …

After meeting for four months, the Nevada Legislature has ended its 2021 session this week. (Annette Magnus/Battle Born Progress)

Mixed Bag for Progressive Priorities in NV Legislative Session

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Progressive groups are describing the just-ended legislative session as a rollercoaster year, with both victories and defeats…

The George Floyd case has prompted dozens of protests over systemic racism nationwide. (Pikist)

Groups Rally in Las Vegas After Chauvin Guilty Verdict

LAS VEGAS - Groups working for racial justice held a rally Tuesday night on the Las Vegas strip - a celebration and expression of relief that a Minnes…

Nevada's gun death rate is 40% higher than the national average, and shootings are the leading cause of death for young people in the Silver State. (Matthew/Adobe Stock)

Report: Steps for NV Legislators to Reduce Gun Violence

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Advocates against gun violence are urging state lawmakers to pass new laws this session to help prevent future gun deaths…

Nevada is one of 30 states that allows the death penalty, but the state hasn't carried out an execution since 2006. (Tracy King/Adobe Stock)

NV Faith Leaders Urge End to Death Penalty After Last Week's Executions

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- The Nevada Coalition Against the Death Penalty is urging state legislators to use their 2021 session to end state-level …

State officials say as many as 70% of the adolescents in Nevada's juvenile justice system have a mental health disorder. (centerforhealthjournalsim.org)

Study: COVID-19 Reduces Numbers of Youth Incarcerated

LAS VEGAS -- As the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the U.S. last month, the number of young people in local secure detention centers fell by 24%…

Scammers impersonating the Internal Revenue Service routinely contact people and business owners via telephone, e-mail and even regular mail. (TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay)

Coronavirus Doesn't Stop Tax Scams in Nevada

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Amidst fears over the new coronavirus, it's tax time. And both issues require vigilance when it comes to protecting yourself …

A new study on mass shootings shows that assault-style rifles are used about 25% of the time; while handguns are most often the weapon of choice. (Ultra1s/iStockphoto)

Report: Most Mass Shooters Have 4 Things in Common

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Mass shootings often are preventable – and a majority of the weapons were obtained legally, according to a …

President Donald Trump faces dozens of congressional inquiries in the wake of the Mueller report, which laid out 10 instances of obstruction of justice. (Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)

Rallies Tomorrow in Las Vegas, Nationwide Call for Impeachment

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Momentum toward impeachment is growing, as protesters are expected at 130 rallies across the country tomorrow, including in …

Nevada is changing its laws to accomodate legal use of marijuana. (Growweedeasy/Morguefile)

Nevada Expands Protections for Marijuana Users

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Gov. Steve Sisolak recently signed a trio of bills that make life easier on marijuana users now that the drug is legal for …

Victims contacted domestic-violence programs in Nevada more than 63,000 times in fiscal year 2017. (Motortion/Adobe Stock)

Group Improves Legal Help for Survivors of Domestic Violence

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The path to normalcy for domestic-violence survivors is long and emotional – so the Family Law Self-Help Center at the …

Nevada's current law requires a judge's permission to restore people's right to vote when they get out of prison, unless their conviction was first-time and nonviolent. (Public Domain Pictures/Pixabay)

NV Assembly Votes to Restore Felons’ Voting Rights

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada would become the 15th state to restore voting rights to felons who have completed their sentences if Assembly Bill 431…

Prison Sentencing Reform Gains Traction in Congress

CARSON CITY, Nev. - People languishing in federal prison for decades on nonviolent drug convictions may get a new chance at justice if the U.S…

The ACLU says children's brains are still developing, and incarcerated young people need age-appropriate rehabilitation services. (Flickr)

Nev. Kids Shouldn't Serve Sentences in Adult Prisons, ACLU Says

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The state of Nevada tries children as adults for certain crimes; but when children enter the adult system, the state has …

In Nevada, people facing guardianship are now given a court-appointed attorney who represents their interests before a judge. (AARP)

New NV Hotline to Report Abuse by Court-Appointed Guardians

CARSON CITY, Nev. – After a rash of high-profile cases, a brand new hotline has just been established for Nevadans to report abuse or neglect …

Advocates of two new Nevada laws say the laws combat rampant discrimination against people with a criminal conviction or an eviction in their past. (serggn/iStockphoto)

Two New Nevada Record Sealing Laws Go Into Effect

CARSON CITY, Nev. – An eviction or a criminal conviction can follow a person for decades, making it difficult to get housing or a job. But …

The time limit before a person's criminal record can be sealed will be cut substantially under a new Nevada law. (serggn/iStockphoto)

New Law Helps Nevadans Seal Criminal Records Earlier

CARSON CITY, Nev. – A new Nevada state law will soon allow people convicted of certain crimes to seal their records much earlier, offering a …

The DACA program remains in place for now, but advocates for Nevada immigrants say anyone at risk of being detained should have an emergency plan and an attorney. (avidcreative/iStockphoto)

Know Your Rights: Nevadans Prepare for Immigration Changes

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Advocates for Nevada's immigrants are speaking out, educating people on their options in light of the Trump administration's …

A new report calls on Nevada state prisons to lessen their reliance on solitary confinement as discipline.(MarkHiggins/iStockphoto)

A Call for Changes to Solitary Confinement in Nevada Prisons

CARSON CITY, Nev. – A new report calls for major changes to solitary confinement in Nevada state prisons. Researchers surveyed 291 people …

A Canadian supporter speaks to plaintiff Adolfo Garcia, right, about his lawsuit against a Nevada-based mining company. (Murray Bush/Flux Design)

NV Mining Company Sued Over Violence at Guatemalan Silver Mine

RENO, Nev. - A mining company headquartered in Reno is in court this week, accused of negligence and battery in a lawsuit tied to violence at a …

States pay on average about $90,000 a year for every youth in a juvenile facility. (Pixabay)

Report on Youth Prisons Finds Evidence of Failure

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Children should not be kept behind bars, according to a new report that examines the ineffectiveness of youth prisons in …

Anti-corruption watchdog groups say the newest U.S. rules to prevent corporate money laundering don't go nearly far enough. (iStock)

Anti-Corruption Watchdogs Slam New U.S. Rules on Money Laundering

CARSON CITY, Nev. – On the eve of this week's anti-corruption summit in London, consumer watchdog groups maintain the Obama administration's …

Nevadans are being urged to wear denim on Wednesday to show support for victims of sexual assault. (DenimDayInfo.org)

Tomorrow's "Denim Day" Shows Support for NV Victims of Sexual Assault

LAS VEGAS - Advocates for victims of sexual assault across Nevada are asking people to wear jeans on Wednesday to support them on international Denim …

About 55,000 Nevada children are growing up absent from a parent who's in jail or prison. (iStockphoto)

55,000 Nevada Kids Separated from Parents by Incarceration

LAS VEGAS - About 55,000 children, or 8 percent of all Nevada kids, grow up with a parent serving time in prison or jail, according to a new report…

Cheryl Culpepper says she is a recovering meth addict, working to get her criminal record sealed to help rebuild her life after successfully serving time. (C. Culpepper)

Free Help Available to Get Criminal Records Sealed

LAS VEGAS - This is "National Reentry Week," a recognition by the U.S J.ustice Department of the need to help people released from prison as they reb…

Nevada has multiple links to the ongoing Panama Papers scandal, according to experts from a financial watchdog group. (cohdra/morguefile)

Watchdogs Point to Nevada Link in Panama Papers Finance Scandal

LAS VEGAS - The U.S. is one of the easiest places in the world to incorporate a company, then hide the true owner - and Nevada is one of the most …

Nevada progressive advocates protest at the U.S. Supreme Court to ask senators to give the president's nominee a hearing. (Nevadans for Judicial Progress)

NV Advocates Rally in Washington to Push Heller on Supreme Court Nominee

WASHINGTON - A group of progressive advocates from Nevada traveled to Washington on Tuesday to meet with Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., and ask him to …

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