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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.
Southern Nevada health officials are tracking major increase in mosquito activity
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Unlike her stealthy common cousin, the female yellow fever mosquito prefers to feed on humans and doesn’t wait for nightfall to take a bite. Aedes aegypti, an aggressive urban mosquito commonly known as the yellow fever mosquito, was first identified in four North Las Vegas zip codes in 2017. By 2022, the yellow fever mosquito […] The post Southern Nevada health officials are tracking major increase in mosquito activity appeared first on Nevada Current.
Congress silenced free speech in TikTok law, platform tells federal court
Policy, politics and progressive commentary TikTok and its parent company argued Thursday in a federal court in the District of Columbia that the recently enacted law forcing a nationwide ban or sale of the popular platform violates the First Amendment. TikTok Inc., which operates the video-sharing service in the United States, and its parent company, ByteDance Ltd., which was founded […] The post Congress silenced free speech in TikTok law, platform tells federal court appeared first on Nevada Current.
Democrats stress reproductive rights in fight for control of Congress, White House
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — Top Democratic campaign officials Thursday pressed their case for control of Congress and the White House by pointing toward the upcoming two-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the constitutional right to an abortion. More than a dozen Democrats also introduced legislation in Congress to prevent a future Republican administration from using […] The post Democrats stress reproductive rights in fight for control of Congress, White House appeared first on Nevada Current.
Brown recruited, managed campaign for extreme anti-abortion candidate in Texas
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Sam Brown, the Republican nominee challenging Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen this year, personally recruited and managed the campaign for a congressional candidate in Texas who believed abortion bans should have no exceptions, the Current has learned. Campaign managers don’t automatically share the same political stances as the candidates they work for, but Brown’s professional and […] The post Brown recruited, managed campaign for extreme anti-abortion candidate in Texas appeared first on Nevada Current.
NV Energy seeks to prematurely recover costs of $4.2 billion transmission line
Policy, politics and progressive commentary When NV Energy CEO Doug Cannon pitched Nevada lawmakers in 2021 on Greenlink, a massive transmission line project estimated at the time to cost $2.5 billion, he promised “Nevadans will not be asked to pay for this investment until at least five to six years down the road.” Now, with the project delayed about a […] The post NV Energy seeks to prematurely recover costs of $4.2 billion transmission line appeared first on Nevada Current.
The number of job openings has declined sharply in every state
Policy, politics and progressive commentary The number of job openings has declined sharply in every state since 2022, better aligning the numbers of unfilled jobs and people seeking work. Nationally, for the first time since before the pandemic, the number of job openings and unemployed people is roughly in balance: a little more than one opening per person looking for […] The post The number of job openings has declined sharply in every state appeared first on Nevada Current.
The boldest step to close the racial wealth divide in generations
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Juneteenth celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States. But over 150 years later, discriminatory public policies have prevented African Americans from closing the racial wealth divide in this country they helped build. Policy created that divide — and policy can close it. One state is showing how to move forward in advancing […] The post The boldest step to close the racial wealth divide in generations appeared first on Nevada Current.
SEIU rallies outside Clark County, promises to escalate action amid ongoing contract negotiations
Policy, politics and progressive commentary SEIU Local 1107 members rallied outside of the Clark County Commission on Tuesday to demand the management address vacancy rates by filling open positions, offer better and more competitive pay, and address racial disparities in hiring and discipline. The union, which represents around 7,000 county employees including public service employees in departments including public works, […] The post SEIU rallies outside Clark County, promises to escalate action amid ongoing contract negotiations appeared first on Nevada Current.
‘Lost cause’ of our nation’s brutal racism permeates society, distorting history along the way
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Few images from the violent attacks on peacefully demonstrating teens from civil rights-era demonstrations convey the brutality of the era more than scenes from 1963 Birmingham and the powerful blasts from fire hoses and water cannons. Pressure from the hoses and water cannons — as much as 100 PSI — could break ribs. Rip out […] The post ‘Lost cause’ of our nation’s brutal racism permeates society, distorting history along the way appeared first on Nevada Current.
After U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow bump stocks, U.S. Senate rejects bill to ban them
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts blocked a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would ban bump stocks following a Supreme Court decision that repealed a Trump-era rule against using the gun accessory. Ricketts, a Nebraska Republican, objected to New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich’s request that the chamber approve his bill — cosponsored by Nevada Democratic […] The post After U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow bump stocks, U.S. Senate rejects bill to ban them appeared first on Nevada Current.
Doctors speak out as U.S. Supreme Court weighs future of ER abortions
Policy, politics and progressive commentary With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to decide this month whether federal law protects emergency room abortions — including where the procedure is banned — doctors in states with abortion on the ballot this November urged the high court to preserve access. “As physicians we’ve taken an oath to care for our patients and ensure […] The post Doctors speak out as U.S. Supreme Court weighs future of ER abortions appeared first on Nevada Current.
How public charter schools in Nevada can become private when building their facilities
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Charter schools are using a loophole to bypass Nevada prevailing wage laws, allege an alliance of building trades unions and one state lawmaker, who says he wants the state agency tasked with overseeing the majority of the charter schools to crack down on the practice. But the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority and Academica […] The post How public charter schools in Nevada can become private when building their facilities appeared first on Nevada Current.
Funding for federal food assistance fell while participation increased, report says
Policy, politics and progressive commentary A report on federal nutrition programs found that while government spending on food assistance programs decreased post-pandemic, participation in those programs has only grown, leaving more Americans than ever without access to the food they need. Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service released an annual report examining participation trends and spending […] The post Funding for federal food assistance fell while participation increased, report says appeared first on Nevada Current.
Biden to unveil protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — The Biden administration Tuesday will announce deportation protections for long-term undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens, along with quicker approval of work permits for those in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. President Joe Biden will formally make the announcement during an afternoon White House event to celebrate the 12th anniversary of […] The post Biden to unveil protections for some undocumented spouses, easier DACA work visas appeared first on Nevada Current.
U.S. Senate committee hearing considers Clark, Washoe land bills
Policy, politics and progressive commentary A federal bill that could have major implications for future development in Washoe County received its first hearing Wednesday, marking a critical step towards becoming law. The Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act — commonly referred to as the Washoe County Lands Bill — would allow 16,000 acres of public lands in Washoe County to […] The post U.S. Senate committee hearing considers Clark, Washoe land bills appeared first on Nevada Current.
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