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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: Civic Engagement & Voting

If you want to register to vote on the same day as the election, you need to have a valid Nevada driver's license or ID card, according to Vote 411. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, September 16, 2024

NV advocates ready for National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday

National Voter Registration Day is tomorrow, and voting-rights advocates in Nevada want to ensure everyone is set to make their voice heard in …

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Similar to the faceoff between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump earlier this summer, microphones during Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump's debate will also be muted while one candidate is speaking. (Gage Skidmore)
As Harris, Trump take debate stage, Project 2025 will be a focus

The highly anticipated debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is tonight, and as Election Day inches closer…

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De manera similar al enfrentamiento entre el presidente Joe Biden y el expresidente Donald Trump a principios de este verano, los micrófonos durante el debate entre la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris y Trump también estarán silenciados mientras un candidato esté hablando. (Gage Skidmore)
Proyecto 2025 será un centro de atención en debate de Trump y Harris

El muy esperado debate entre el expresidente Donald Trump y la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris es esta noche y, a medida que se acerca el día de …

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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 …

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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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Progressive NV leaders examine Project 2025's labor, environmental impacts

Project 2025 is the controversial right-wing plan for the next Republican presidency, and progressive Nevada leaders are dissecting what the playbook …

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Progresistas de NV examinan repercusiones del Proyecto 2025

El Proyecto 2025 es el controvertido plan de derecha para la próxima presidencia republicana, y los líderes progresistas de Nevada está…

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Washoe County recount controversy sets 'negative precedent'

Voting-rights advocates are pleased two of three Washoe County commissioners who refused to certify the results of two primary election recounts decid…

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UNLV sociologist not optimistic after Trump assassination attempt

Plenty of political and social leaders are calling for unity and condemning political violence after this weekend's assassination attempt on former Pr…

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Sociólogo de la UNLV pesimista tras intento de asesinato a Trump

Numerosos líderes políticos y sociales hacen un llamado a la unidad y condenan la violencia política tras el atentado de este fin de se…

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The median monthly rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Las Vegas is $2,060, according to Zillow. (Adobe Stock)
Nevada leaders sound the alarm on housing crisis

Half of Nevada voters feel their political leaders are ignoring the housing crisis. Recent polling conducted by the Center for Popular Democracy and …

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Around 67% of Nevada residents ages 50 and older think the country is headed in the wrong direction, according to AARP Nevada. (Adobe Stock)
AARP NV Poll: Older Nevada voters show stronger support for Trump

Former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden by 12 points among Nevada's older voters, according to a new AARP poll. Erin Neff, …

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