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In modern times, states fund job training, hoping that putting people to work will overcome economic need, which often leads to homelessness.
<p>Nevada scored poorly in a new report on integrity in state government.</p>
Over the last four months, Nevada lawmakers have done a lot—and whether that’s good or bad depends on your perspective.
Bill Daly, third from front left, deputy commissioner of the NHL, presents the trophy to the Vegas Golden Knights following the team's win over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Dallas.
The Vegas Golden Knights are once again in the Stanley Cup Finals.
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