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»4/1/05 Gambling Addiction and Lark Williams
An estimated 34,000 Southern Nevadans, or about 2 percent of the region's population, are addicted to gambling. Hear two area residents discuss their bouts with gambling addictions and their past year of treatment.

»4/4/05 Mass Transit and Karla Jay
KNPR's State of Nevada focuses on Clark County's plan to build a light rail transit system here in the Valley. Is it the best means of mass transit for this size of city? Is it the most cost effective means of transit for Las Vegas? Have the other cities who have tried light rail succeeded or failed, and will we?

»4/5/05 Wastewater Treatment and Liz Warren
How adversely does growth affect wastewater treatment? What kind of standards must be met before release into the environment?

»4/6/05 High Rise Living Trends and Michael Saltman
There are over a hundred high-rise residential projects on the drawing board and units of existing high-rises are selling like hot cakes. We'll take a look at the explosion of high-rise residences and determine the effects on the Las Vegas real estate market.

»4/7/05 Legislative Update # 2 and George Wallace
What's happened so far at the 2005 Legislature? Guest host Steve Sibelius talk with local journalists about the issues, the action in the assembly and senate, and what to expect in the next thirty days.

»4/8/05 Spring Getaways and Tim Bavington
From the current profusion of wildflowers to engineering marvels both natural and human, there's a wealth of day trips for Southern Nevadans needing a break.

»4/11/05 Growth Task Force and Louise Helton
KNPR's State of Nevada examines the final recommendations from the Growth Task Force to the Clark County Commission and what they mean. We'll talk with members of the group who contributed to the decision-making and find out what they think the future holds in store.

»4/12/05 Conflict Resolution and Mediation and Bruce Layne
Out-of-court settlements and arbitration services are playing an increasing role in resolving disputes. How successful are these techniques? Are some conflicts better suited to unorthodox resolution than others?

»4/13/05 Handicap Access and Jane Feldman
Casinos. Spas. Restaurants. Those are just a few of the establishments, where there's the will, that can be made welcoming and accessible to people with physical handicaps. What are the most accessible places in Southern Nevada? And which places could use work? This program was first broadcast on December 7th, 2004

»4/14/05 Small Business Development and Richard Sparks
How is small--and rural--business development encouraged in Southern Nevada?

»4/15/05 Tax Day Thoughts and Jeremy Harris
KNPR's State of Nevada: A chat with area residents and policymakers about national, state and local tax policies. What they like; what they dislike about it.

»4/18/05 Real Estate/Land Outlook and Leonard (Pat) Goodall
We'll take a look at the volatile Clark County housing market - what does the future hold? Is this a bubble about to burst? A plateau? A spike? Will the middle class be priced out of the housing market? And what will the condo market do to the single family dwelling?

»4/19/05 End of Life Issues and Joe Neal
In light of recent events involving the Terri Shciavo case, we'll look at the laws regarding living wills and guardianship of incapacitated individuals here in Nevada, and discuss the medical intracacies of diminished capacity.

»4/20/05 The Power of the Learning Environment and Richard Flaherty
In the first of a series of programs in partnership with the Las Vegas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, KNPR's State of Nevada explores the challenges of designing schools that enhance student performance. Local and national architects will talk about how schools are designed and built. Also the centennial project of the local AIA chapter to establish a foundation to research the impact of school design on achievement

»4/21/05 Desert Safety and Survival and Terrie Stanfill
Every year, the deserts of Southern Nevada and the Southwest take lives - uncessarily. KNPR's State of Nevada looks at common mistakes people make when heading out into the desert for rest and relaxation. What should I know about towing a trailer in summer heat? What happens if I find myself stranded with no immediate hope of rescue? How much water does a person need in the desert in order to survive? Our panel of experts and outdoor survival specialists will answer these and other questions.

»4/22/05 Wynn Las Vegas and Todd Avery-Lenahan
The 1989 opening of The Mirage and the 1998 opening of Bellagio are credited with transforming the city's tourism industry. What impact will the scheduled April 28th opening of Wynn Las Vegas have on the city's tourism industry?

»4/25/05 Historic Neighborhoods and Bruce Steivel
Las Vegas has been called "the first city of the 21st Century," but it’s also a city with a history, with some neighborhoods dating back a hundred years. This discussion first aired on October 22nd, 2004

»4/26/05 The Future of the State Courts and Bill Gilcrease
KNPR's State of Nevada examines possible changes in the state district court system…including funding and responsibility and what any changes might mean to taxpayers...jurors...prosecutors….defense lawyers and their defendants.

»4/27/05 Architecture of Downtown and the Inner Suburbs and Rich Harwood
In the second of a series of programs in partnership with the Las Vegas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, KNPR's State of Nevada explores national efforts to revitalize downtowns and inner suburbs: how do Las Vegas' efforts compare with achievments elsewhere?

»4/28/05 Centennial Railroad and Hal Weller
A Centennial look at the Union Pacific Railroad: how the UPR came to be here and rail's ongoing influence on our valley.

»4/29/05 Lake Mead Experience and David Brenner
It's that time of year: people are returning to the lake, a great place to boat, fish and swim. But increased usage brings several issues in its wake: the effects of the drought; drunken boating; noisy jet skiiers; and aquatic accidents.