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According to the News Literacy Project, Americans felt the most trust in news in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal reporting, during Richard Nixon's presidency in the 1970s. (Adobe Stock)

Friday, January 27, 2023

NV Journalism Professor: Diverse Sources Key for News Consumers

As National News Literacy Week comes to an end, one Nevada journalism professor says media professionals need to make building trust with their …

Gov. Joe Lombardo was the only Republican in the nation to defeat a sitting Democratic governor in the 2022 midterm elections. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, January 26, 2023

NV Democrats: Governor Missed Mark on Key Issues in Speech

Some Nevada Democrats said the state's new Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo missed the mark on addressing key issues and putting forth solutions during …

Among the 2023 Progressive Summit guest speakers are Sen. Jacky Rosen, U.S. Reps. Dina Titus and Susie Lee, all Democrats, and Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, among others. (Zack Frank/Adobe Stock)

NV Group's Progressive Expectations for New Legislature

The Nevada Legislature starts Feb. 6, where lawmakers will determine the state's priorities for the next two years. Despite the governor's seat …

March 8 is Disability Day within the Nevada State Legislature, a day to highlight the realities of Nevadans living with disabilities. (Adobe Stock)

NV Group Sounds Alarm on Integrated Work for Disabled Community

One Nevada group believes the state needs to prioritize integrated employment opportunities for people living with disabilities. The Nevada …

This Joshua tree, estimated to be about 900 years old, lies within the boundary of the proposed Avi Kwa Ame national monument. (Russell Kuhlman/Nevada Wildlife Federation)

Proposed NV National Monument Seen as Crucial to Biden '30x30' Campaign

Nevada is still waiting for official designation of a new national monument. In late November, President Joe Biden said he is "committed" to …

In October 2021, Nevada became the 16th state to adopt clean-car standards to provide consumers with more options for cost-saving and pollution-free light-duty cars, trucks and SUVs. (Adobe Stock)

New Laws Help NV Reach Clean-Energy Goals, Limit Air Pollution

Some Nevada laws going into effect this year aim to move the state's clean-energy goals forward and help reduce air pollution. Senate bill 448 aims …

data from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, workers in seven of the 10 most common occupations don't earn the income needed to afford rent for a studio apartment in Nevada. (Adobe Stock) ">

NV Lawmakers Urged to Level Tenant-Landlord Dynamics

Nevada is the only state with a summary eviction system, meaning it is up to a renter to initiate a court challenge if a landlord decides to evict …

About 15% of cars affected by the Takata airbag recall in the United States still need to be recalled and are likely still on the road. (The Toidi/Adobestock)

Consumer Auto Safety Groups Aim for Zero Takata Airbag Deaths in 2023

It's a brand new year - and consumer auto safety groups are hoping to avoid further deaths from faulty Takata airbags - by raising awareness about the…

Data show students of color are significantly more likely to attend for-profit colleges, where students are less likely to graduate and have much higher rates of debt and default. (Terovesalainen/Adobe Stock)

Groups Press for Debt Cancellation to Lessen Racial Wealth Gap

The U.S. Supreme Court just set a date to consider whether President Joe Biden's student debt cancellation plan is legal - and advocates say Black …

The number of households with incomes below the Federal Poverty Level in Nevada rose 13% between 2017 and 2021, according to a new report. (Zadvornov/Adobe Stock)

Report: 'NV Worst in Nation' for Access to Primary Care Providers

The "America's Health Rankings 2022 Annual Report" is out, and it showed Nevada landed at the bottom or close to it among the states, on multiple …

Military veterans make up 9% of Nevada's population. (AARP)

Updated Online Tool Connects NV Veterans with Benefits

Only about 40% of Nevada's 226,000 military veterans actually use their government benefits, so AARP has just revamped its online tool to help people …

A proposed ordinance in Clark County is meant to cut off the market for pets that sometimes come from

2.6 million puppies that are sold each year originated in a commercial breeding facility. (PETA)">

Clark County Commission to Vote Today on Pet-Store Sales of Cats, Dogs

A proposed ban on the sale of dogs, cats, rabbits and pot-bellied pigs at pet stores goes before the Clark County Commission today. Pet stores would …

The Fort Mojave Indian Tribe Council member Johnny Hemmers and Council Secretary Colleen Garcia shared bird songs and dances at Avi Kwa Ame with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Representative Susie Lee in September. (Ashley Hemmers)

NV Tribes, Conservation Leaders Praise New National Monument Plan

Native American tribal communities and conservation groups got a big win Wednesday as President Joe Biden announced he intends to create a new nationa…

The 2020 Iowa caucuses were beset with tabulation problems, which set off a discussion on whether to shake up the Democratic primary process. (Scoutori/Adobestock)<br />

DNC Meets Today to Decide If NV Primary Will Go First in 2024

A decision could come today on Nevada's bid to become the first state in the nation to hold a Democratic primary in 2024. The Democratic National …

Same-sex marriage became legal in Nevada in October 2014. (Ronstik/Adobe Stock)

Nevada LGBTQ+ Groups Hopeful after Senate Vote on Same-Sex Marriage

Nevada marriage-equality groups say the U.S. Senate's passage of the Respect for Marriage Act is a huge step forward for people who identify as LGBTQ+…

A study by the Healthcare Cost institute found the average price of insulin has nearly doubled since 2012. (Ratmaner/Adobestock)

During National Diabetes Month, Hope for People Struggling to Afford Insulin

November is National Diabetes Month, and more than 250,000 Nevadans have been diagnosed with the disease, according to the American Diabetes …

Advocates say the creation of a new national monument at Spirit Mountain would be a boon to the outdoor economy in Southern Nevada. (Kirk Peterson)

Feds to Hold Public Meeting Today on Proposed National Monument

The proposed national monument to be called Avi Kwa Ame is getting a big boost today as the top leaders of the Bureau of Land Management hold a public…

Experts say populations of the sage grouse have plummeted in part because of fragmentation of their habitat. (Dale/Adobe Stock)

Bureau of Land Management Prioritizes Wildlife Connectivity

The Bureau of Land Management, which controls 67% of public lands in Nevada, said it is now going to make it a priority to protect wildlife corridors…

Issues on the ballot this year include the minimum wage, ranked-choice voting, and what's known as the

Ballot Measures Could Mean Big Changes for Nevada

This midterm election, the battle for control of the U.S. Senate has dominated headlines, but Nevada voters are also weighing in on three ballot …

Volunteers from the group Election Protection coalition recently handed out food to voters in line at the Desert Breeze Community Center in Las Vegas; the group will be on hand today to answer questions at polling sites around the state. (Silver State Voices)

Last-Minute Tips to Make Voting Process Easier in NV

Clean-elections groups said the early-voting process has gone off without a hitch - and have a few tips to make sure things keep going smoothly…

A group of state attorneys general is asking the feds to enforce the antitrust provisions of the 1929 Packers and Stockyards Act. (Etonastenka/Adobestock)

NV Cattlemen Welcome Biden Move to Promote Competition in Meat Processing

The Biden administration recently announced $73 million in grants to diversify the meat processing industry, an effort to improve competition…

AFSCME President Lee Saunders rallies union workers in Las Vegas on Wednesday. (Emiliano Martinez/AFSCME)

Labor Leaders Work to Get Out the Vote in Nevada

Labor groups are fanning out across the state, knocking on doors ahead of the midterm election next Tuesday, asking voters to elect candidates who …

A survey of rural Americans finds 77% think things will be worse, not better, for the next generation of Americans. (ecummings00/Adobestock)

Rural America Poll: Inflation Issue Dominates Midterms

By Tim Marema and Sarah Melotte for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for Nevada News Service for the Public News Service/Daily Yon…

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks on July 15, 2022, ahead of the House passage of the Women's Health Protection Act. If the bill could overcome the Senate filibuster, it would protect abortion rights nationwide. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)

NV Supporters of Abortion Rights Call for Filibuster Reform

By Malliga Och for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for Nevada News Service reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News Service …

Pronghorn make their way across the desert toward the mountains of Northern Nevada. (Cynthia/Adobestock)

New Report Underscores Importance of Wildlife Migration Corridors

A report out today calls on western states to do more to protect wildlife migration corridors. The migration routes are critical to animals such as …

The U-S. Department of Justice is calling on Nevada to ensure children have access to therapy,<br />behavior supports, crisis services and care coordination in their communities. (Berit Kessler/Adobestock)

Feds Find NV Failing Children With Behavioral-Health Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Justice said the State of Nevada unnecessarily institutionalizes children with behavioral-health disabilities, and the problem …

Groups that track disinformation say purveyors sometimes back up their claims by referencing fake

NV Pro-Democracy Group Warns about Disinformation

A Nevada democracy watchdog group said social media, blogs, websites and hyperpartisan news organizations are all working overtime to spread …

The World Health Organization links indoor air pollution, including pollutants from burning natural gas, to increased chances of stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer. (Vladimir Semenov/Adobe Stock)

Groups Plead with Public Utilities Commission to 'Supercharge' Electrification

Nevada needs to move away from natural gas and toward clean energy - that's the view of climate action groups that spoke up on Tuesday at an open foru…

The Yuman and Mojave peoples believe that all life began at Spirit Mountain, known as Avi Kwa Ame. (Ken Lund/Flickr)

Celebrate Public Lands Day In the Great Outdoors

This week you can visit a sacred mountain, help clean up a park, and more to honor Public Lands Day, which is this Saturday. Conservation groups are …

The public is encouraged to decorate paper lanterns and display them to mark the anniversary of the Oct. 1 shooting, which took place on the Las Vegas strip in 2017. (Vegas Strong Resiliency Center)

Las Vegas Prepares to Mourn 5-Year Anniversary of 1 October Massacre

The five-year anniversary of the worst mass shooting in U.S. history is coming up Oct. 1, and Las Vegas is preparing to honor the victims, survivors …

Nevada offers same-day registration and voting during the early voting period and on election day.(MKos/Adobestock)<br />

New 2022 'VoteSmartNV' Website Launches

A new nonpartisan website full of 2022 General Election information specifically for Nevada is now live on the internet. VoteSmartNV.org lets people …

Susie Martinez of the Nevada AFL-CIO speaks at a news conference organized by the Cortez Masto campaign on Wednesday. (Tony Hernandez)

Cortez Masto, Laxalt Campaigns Trade Abortion Accusations

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and her Republican challenger, former state attorney general Adam Laxalt, are accusing each other of …

Experts say older adults often struggle financially because Social Security benefits do not cover their basic cost of living, and many are not aware there are programs they can seek out for assistance. (Parten/Adobe Stock)

Older Nevadans May Be Missing Out on Thousands in Benefits

Advocates for lower-income adults in Nevada say many are leaving money on the table -- hundreds of dollars a month, in some cases -- because they may …

The Inflation Reduction Act would fine pharmaceutical companies that raise prices on medications faster than the rate of inflation. (Kenwnj/Adobe Stock)

Progressive Groups Tout Benefits of Inflation Reduction Act for NV

Progressive groups are praising the newly passed Inflation Reduction Act, saying it will save many families thousands of dollars a year and make …

Panel Discussion Tonight on Future of Nevada's Water

Some of the state's top experts will speak out tonight on the greatest water issues facing Nevada. The event, sponsored by the Nevada Conservation …

hearing aids are not covered under Medicare or most insurance plans. (EdwardOlive/Adobestock)

Feds to Allow Hearing Aids to be Sold Over-the-Counter

Relief may be on the way for many older Nevadans who need hearing aids but can't afford to pay $3,000 to $5,000 for a pair. The Food and Drug …

Lake Mead has been downgraded to a Level 2a water shortage, leading to cuts in water deliveries in 2023. (SpaceEconomist192/Wikimedia Commons)

Feds Announce Cuts in Colorado River Water Deliveries to NV, AZ and Mexico

Nevada is set to lose 8% of its Colorado River water allotment next year because of perilously low water levels at Lakes Mead and Powell caused by a 2…

Experts say Nevada suffers from a huge shortage of pediatric behavioral-health specialists, which makes it difficult for youths in crisis to get help. (SeventyFour)

NV Makes Gains But Remains Near Bottom on Kids’ Well-Being

Nevada ranks 47th in the country for child well-being, according to the 2022 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, but the numbers …

“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 …

Recently, members of the coalition to designate Avi Kwa Ame as a national monument in Southern Nevada held a series of meetings with Biden-Harris administration officials and members of the Nevada congressional delegation. (Photo courtesy of Coalition)

NV Honors National Monument, with Hopes for Another

Over the weekend, Nevada's Lehman Caves celebrated its 100th anniversary as a national monument. Supporters behind a proposal to add another monument …

A recent survey found 35% of Nevadans believe high out-of-pocket costs are the biggest issue people face in the health-care system. (shahrilkhmd/Adobe Stock)

Senate Debates Health-Care Measures as Nevadans Worry About Costs

Congress is considering a major package of bills that could affect not only investments in fighting climate change, but also the affordability of …

Federal statistics show that Latinos are expected to comprise a majority of net new workers this decade. (Kablonk Micro/Adobe Stock)

Report: Too Many Latinos Stuck in Low-Wage Jobs

Too many Latinos are stuck in low-wage occupations, according to a new report, and some with darker skin face discrimination and an even steeper …

Experts say custom-made earplugs can reduce excessive noise at the gym. (Drazen/Adobe Stock)

Tips on Protecting Your Hearing as Pandemic Restrictions Ease

Now that pandemic restrictions have eased, millions of people are headed back to the gym or fitness center with their ear buds or headphones on…

Lake Mead is at 27% of capacity and has dropped 10% in the past two months. (Renee Grayson/Flickr)

Historic Drought: Advocates Slam Upper CO Basin States’ Conservation Plan

Water conservation groups are speaking out against a plan from the states of New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah to divert less water from the …

The National Low-Income Housing Coalition estimates that a family would need to make at least $45,416 per year to afford the average two-bedroom rental home in Nevada. (Zimmytws/Adobestock)

Congressional Hearing This Week Tackles Housing Crisis

Local housing advocates are speaking out ahead of a congressional hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee this Wednesday called "Nowhere to …

PETA wants the government to change its rules that allow

PETA Calls on Feds to Stop Approving “Humane” Labels on Meat

Government labels on meat products that say "humane" or "raised in a stress-free environment" are meaningless, according to some animal-rights groups…

The state is verifying signatures submitted by Nevada Voters First to get the ranked-choice-voting/open primary proposal on the ballot. (Cesar Marquez)

Ranked-Choice Voting Advocates Celebrate State Supreme Court Ruling

A proposal to change the way Nevada votes is one step closer to getting on the November ballot after the State Supreme Court rejected a legal challeng…

The Rev. Leonard Jackson speaks at a clean-energy rally in 2017. His Faith Organizing Alliance says the Juneteenth message of freedom can also be helpful in motivating people to work toward curbing climate change. (Steve Marcus)

In Spirit of Juneteenth, NV Community Groups Demand Climate Action

Members of Nevada's African American community say they're channeling the spirit of Juneteenth to fight for environmental justice. Church-affiliated …

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