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Nov 01, 2020

A new Nevada environmental coalition echoes Green New Deal values — and challenges the political establishment.

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Advocates Lukewarm On Special Session Police Reforms

Aug 06, 2020

The second special session of the summer just ended last night.

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KNPR's State of Nevada

Special Session Grapples With Looming Wave Of Evictions

Aug 04, 2020

Lawmakers approved a bill Monday night that would pause eviction proceedings for 30 days, so tenants and landlords have the chance to settle out of court.

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KNPR's State of Nevada

Lawmakers Pursue A Legislative Bonanza In Second Special Session

Aug 03, 2020

Lawmakers have been in Carson City since Friday for the 32nd special session of the state Legislature.

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KNPR's State of Nevada

Former Lawmakers Weigh In On Special Sessions

Jul 31, 2020

Lawmakers are meeting today in Carson City for a second special session.

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KNPR's State of Nevada

Lawmakers Approve Deep Cuts On Final Day Of Special Session

Jul 20, 2020

Lawmakers wrapped up the 31st special session of the state legislature last night.

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KNPR's State of Nevada

How Will Budget Cuts Impact Rural, Urban Communities?

Jul 16, 2020

Lawmakers are meeting again for the eighth day of the special session in Carson City.

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KNPR's State of Nevada

Lawmakers Request Federal Aid, Drop Clark County Education Bill In Special Session

Jul 15, 2020

Lawmakers will meet in Carson City this morning for the seventh day of the special session.

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KNPR's State of Nevada

State Lawmakers Check In About The Special Session

Jul 10, 2020

State lawmakers will meet for the third day of the 31st special session of the Legislature on Friday.

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KNPR's State of Nevada

Advocates Call On Lawmakers To Address Police Reform

Jul 09, 2020

Lawmakers are meeting this week in Carson City for a special session to grapple with the pandemic’s impact on the state budget.

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KNPR's State of Nevada

The Debate Is Done, But How Will It Affect The Caucus?

Feb 20, 2020

New York billionaire Mike Bloomberg played defense in his presidential debate debut in Las Vegas on Wednesday. 

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KNPR's State of Nevada

Will Iowa Caucus Fiasco Happen Here?

Feb 06, 2020
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KNPR's State of Nevada

Utah Bans 'Conversion' Therapy For Minors

Jan 27, 2020

Utah recently became the 19th state to ban a controversial practice commonly known as conversion therapy for minors.  

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KNPR's State of Nevada

John L: Nevada's Caucus Still Anyone's To Win

Jan 21, 2020

In the marathon race that is the presidential campaign season, tension is starting to build in the run-up to the February caucus in Nevada.

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Group Sues, Saying Las Vegas Jail Wrongly Detains Immigrants

Jan 18, 2020

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 28-year-old woman and a civil rights organization are accusing Las Vegas of violating the constitutional rights of those held at the city jail by detaining them after their jail sentence and turning them over to federal immigration authorities.

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KNPR's State of Nevada

Nevada Group Seeks Change In State Redistricting Process

Jan 21, 2020

A Nevada group wants a special commission – not state lawmakers -- to redraw statewide voting maps. 

To do that would take two consecutive votes by state residents. 

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Opponents Warn Of Staff Exodus As US Breaks Up Lands Bureau

Dec 14, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Opponents of the Trump administration’s plan to break up the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the country’s public lands bureau are warning of a brain drain, saying many staffers who are being reassigned are opting to quit rathe

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Warren Hopes To Win Nevada With Her Signature Plans For Everything

Feb 21, 2020

Elizabeth Warren

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Utah Student Wears Hitler Costume; Principal Suspended

Nov 02, 2019

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A principal and teacher in Utah have been suspended after a student at their school dressed as Hitler for a Halloween parade.

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Water Authority, Clark County Argue Over Nevada Pipeline

Nov 02, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Clark County officials have proposed a public lands bill aiming to create new conservation areas and allow for more development, but critics in Nevada and Utah say its language could permit a proposed water pipeline project.

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Explainer: Battering Hand

Nov 01, 2019

The law of unintended consequences besets a plan to keep guns away from domestic abusers.

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Rep. Titus On The Next Step In The Impeachment Inquiry

Nov 01, 2019

The push to impeach President Donald Trump is moving f

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Kamala Harris Hopes For Big Win In Nevada

Oct 29, 2019

Presidential candidates on the Democratic side keep streaming into Nevada.

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Medical Pot Users Face Barriers In Utah After Legalization

Oct 25, 2019

 

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Las Vegas Joins Suspension Of Immigration Holds At City Jail

Oct 25, 2019

 

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The city of Las Vegas has joined Clark County in suspending a program to detain jailed arrestees at the request of federal immigration authorities.

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