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KNPR's State of Nevada is the essential public affairs broadcast to understand what's happening here. Newsmakers and experts give context to local issues; discussion and profile interviews explore the unique character—and characters—of our region. KNPR's State of Nevada is a daily conversation about this place we call home.

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In November, Nevadans voted to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in the state. In less than a year, the state's marijuana industry is moving at a lightning-fast speed.

Monday, September 4, 2017

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Bathrooms and Pronouns: Markers Of A Country In Transition

Aug 25, 2017

Last month, a woman was barred from using the bathroom at New York-New York hotel-casino.

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Friday, September 1, 2017

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Hurricane Harvey Will Increase Gas Prices But Not In Nevada

Aug 31, 2017

A record number of tourists will descend on Las Vegas this weekend, a majority of them driving from Southern California.

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UNLV, Metro Chamber Offer Class To Aspiring School Board Members

Aug 31, 2017

It’s back to school time, including for those interested in serving on boards of education.

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EPA Funding Cuts Would Affect Nevada's Air, Water

Aug 31, 2017

In the past five years, Nevada has received $83 million dollars from the Environmental Protection Agency.

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An Art Gallery On Wheels, Add Coffee

Aug 30, 2017

The bus comes with a lot of built-in charm - but photographer Steve Patchin has taken it to new heights with a renovation he calls, "Art Bus Coffee."

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Thursday, August 31, 2017

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Marijuana-Paired Dinner Events? Probably Not, Commissioner Says

Aug 31, 2017

Nevada is known for embracing the vices that a lot of other states stay away from.

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How Do Sports Books Set Odds?

Aug 30, 2017

Call it alchemy, call it wizardry -- there's a method to saying your team has 200 to 1 odds in winning the Super Bowl. We explore it, and get picks for the upcoming football season.

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What's New In Water Technology?

Aug 30, 2017

Las Vegas has always been a leader in water research, but less so with water technology. That's changing.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2017

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Lessons from Ontario: Putting Teachers - and Data - Front and Center

Aug 29, 2017

We've reported a lot on education in Nevada. We've talked about empowerment schools. We've talked about weighted funding. We've talked about Zoom and Victory Schools and Read by 3.