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SCOTUS rejects Missouri lawsuit alleging feds bullied social media into censoring content
Policy, politics and progressive commentary The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected arguments by Missouri and Louisiana that the federal government violated the First Amendment in its efforts to combat false, misleading and dangerous information online. In a 6-3 decision written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the court held that neither the states nor seven individuals who were co-plaintiffs in […] The post SCOTUS rejects Missouri lawsuit alleging feds bullied social media into censoring content appeared first on Nevada Current.
Nevada’s minimum wage hits $12 an hour July 1. Now what?
Policy, politics and progressive commentary When Democratic lawmakers celebrated passing legislation in 2019 that would gradually raise Nevada’s hourly minimum wage to $12 by July 2024, organizers and workers were encouraged by increased wages. Now that the state’s minimum wage is set to top out, some advocates think lawmakers should consider a higher wage to reflect the current cost of […] The post Nevada’s minimum wage hits $12 an hour July 1. Now what? appeared first on Nevada Current.
Delayed Supreme Court ruling makes Trump trial on 2020 charges unlikely before election
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has yet to rule on whether presidents enjoy total criminal immunity, delaying one of the most consequential legal decisions in U.S. history and likely closing the door on former President Donald Trump facing his federal election interference trial before November. Trump, the presumed Republican presidential nominee who is entangled […] The post Delayed Supreme Court ruling makes Trump trial on 2020 charges unlikely before election appeared first on Nevada Current.
Group proposing voter ID requirement submits signatures to qualify for ballot
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Repair the Vote announced they have submitted enough signatures to qualify their proposed voter identification ballot measure. According to a press release, the political action committee submitted more than 179,000 signatures — significantly more than the 102,362 required. Those signatures will now undergo a review and verification process by individual counties and the state. If […] The post Group proposing voter ID requirement submits signatures to qualify for ballot appeared first on Nevada Current.
Nevada faces heightened wildfire potential this summer, state forester says
Policy, politics and progressive commentary After wildfires in Nevada burned just 1,305 acres last year — the lowest in the state’s recorded history — forecasters fear dry conditions in the next couple months will make this year a much different story. With less precipitation than normal across much of the Great Basin in June, a prolonged heat wave, and fields […] The post Nevada faces heightened wildfire potential this summer, state forester says appeared first on Nevada Current.
Book banners bring storytime to Washoe County School Board, read ‘American Psycho’ to trustees
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Nearly two hours of public comment during Tuesday’s Washoe County School Board meeting centered around banning books. There wasn’t any item on the agenda about the Washoe County School District’s book curriculum that prompted the discussion. None of the board members indicated they would take future action on book bans. Silver State Equality, which promotes […] The post Book banners bring storytime to Washoe County School Board, read ‘American Psycho’ to trustees appeared first on Nevada Current.
Biden to pardon vets discharged for same-sex relationships
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will pardon U.S. military veterans who were discharged or convicted under military law for consensual same-sex relations, the administration announced Wednesday. The White House could not provide an exact number of veterans who will be pardoned, but the administration estimates thousands were convicted over several decades and may be eligible. […] The post Biden to pardon vets discharged for same-sex relationships appeared first on Nevada Current.
Republicans pledge to stop all legislation, unless their benefactors can benefit
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Last month, Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) pledged to block all legislation brought to the Senate floor, except, of course, for the Credit Card Competition Act, a giveaway to some of the largest corporations in the world. The CCCA will allow large retailers like Amazon and Walmart to pad their bottom line by slashing interchange fees […] The post Republicans pledge to stop all legislation, unless their benefactors can benefit appeared first on Nevada Current.
US surgeon general declares gun violence ‘a public health crisis’
Policy, politics and progressive commentary U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared firearm violence a public health crisis, as gun deaths and injuries punctuate daily life in America. On nearly every day of 2024 so far, a burst of gunfire has hit at least four people somewhere in the country. Some days, communities have endured four or five such shootings. The […] The post US surgeon general declares gun violence ‘a public health crisis’ appeared first on Nevada Current.
Undecided voters are the prize for both Biden and Trump in Thursday presidential debate
Policy, politics and progressive commentary President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will get a crucial opportunity to reach undecided voters and set the terms for the 2024 presidential campaign at Thursday night’s debate in Atlanta. Partisans on either side have already made up their minds about which candidate they’ll support. And with this year’s race serving as a […] The post Undecided voters are the prize for both Biden and Trump in Thursday presidential debate appeared first on Nevada Current.
Calm, conservative, confident: What GOP senators want in Trump’s vice presidential pick
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — Republican members of the U.S. Senate striving for a takeover of their chamber in the November elections have a wish list for what they’d like to see in Donald Trump’s running mate. A “little calmer” than Trump. Confident. Conservative. Military experience. Good relationships with senators. Ready to take over as chief executive if […] The post Calm, conservative, confident: What GOP senators want in Trump’s vice presidential pick appeared first on Nevada Current.
As Dobbs decision turns 2, a look at where abortion protections stand in Nevada
Policy, politics and progressive commentary The U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization two years ago has brought an onslaught of attacks on reproductive health care that has been felt even in states like Nevada where the right to an abortion is still protected at the state level. On May 20, Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom […] The post As Dobbs decision turns 2, a look at where abortion protections stand in Nevada appeared first on Nevada Current.
Young gay Latinos see rising share of new HIV cases, leading to call for targeted funding
Policy, politics and progressive commentary CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four months after seeking asylum in the U.S., Fernando Hermida began coughing and feeling tired. He thought it was a cold. Then sores appeared in his groin and he would soak his bed with sweat. He took a test. On New Year’s Day 2022, at age 31, Hermida learned he had HIV. […] The post Young gay Latinos see rising share of new HIV cases, leading to call for targeted funding appeared first on Nevada Current.
Despite GOP headwinds, citizen-led abortion measures could be on the ballot in 9 states
Policy, politics and progressive commentary For abortion rights supporters in Florida, it was a tumultuous day of highs and lows. On April 1, the Florida Supreme Court paved the way for the state to ban nearly all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. But it also OK’d a ballot measure that would allow Florida voters to overturn the ban this […] The post Despite GOP headwinds, citizen-led abortion measures could be on the ballot in 9 states appeared first on Nevada Current.
Appeal not Nevada attorney general’s only option for pursuing fake electors
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, who on Friday vowed to appeal a Clark County judge’s ruling that she had no jurisdiction over the criminal case brought against Nevada’s fake electors, is now considering additional legal options. “We’re appealing and considering other strategies, including refiling,” Ford said via text Monday. He declined to elaborate further. It […] The post Appeal not Nevada attorney general’s only option for pursuing fake electors appeared first on Nevada Current.
Don’t give up on the FAFSA, advocates for student financial aid urge
Policy, politics and progressive commentary The rollout of a new federal financial aid process for prospective college students has been plagued with tech issues and delays since its official launch earlier this year, leading to fewer students completing aid applications this year — especially in Nevada. Nevada currently has one of the lowest rates of graduating high school seniors who […] The post Don’t give up on the FAFSA, advocates for student financial aid urge appeared first on Nevada Current.
Law-abiding retailers demand action on illegal vape market
Policy, politics and progressive commentary As the state executive of the Nevada Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association, I represent businesses in — and serving — convenience stores. Our members seek to provide a positive impact not only on the state’s economy, but also on the well-being of the communities we serve. Today, we face a significant and persistent problem: The marketplace is saturated […] The post Law-abiding retailers demand action on illegal vape market appeared first on Nevada Current.
After an abortion for fetal anomalies, she hoped IVF would build her family. Now that’s in doubt.
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Editor’s note: This is the fifth installment of an occasional States Newsroom series called When and Where: Abortion Access in America, profiling individuals who have needed abortion care in the U.S. before and after Dobbs. The first installment can be found here, the second installment is here, the third is here, and the fourth is […] The post After an abortion for fetal anomalies, she hoped IVF would build her family. Now that’s in doubt. appeared first on Nevada Current.
Judge dismisses case against Nevada’s fake electors for lack of jurisdiction
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Clark County Judge Mary Kay Holthus on Friday said she lacked jurisdiction to try the state’s case against Nevada’s alleged fake electors – six Republican leaders who cast electoral votes for Donald Trump in December 2020, although Joe Biden had won the state. “If it’s not here, it’s not here,” Holthus said following arguments from […] The post Judge dismisses case against Nevada’s fake electors for lack of jurisdiction appeared first on Nevada Current.
U.S. Supreme Court upholds law that prevents domestic abusers from owning guns
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Friday upheld a federal law that bars people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from owning a firearm. In an 8-1 decision on United States v. Rahimi, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the opinion that “our Nation’s firearm laws have included provisions preventing individuals who threaten physical harm […] The post U.S. Supreme Court upholds law that prevents domestic abusers from owning guns appeared first on Nevada Current.
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