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U.S. Supreme Court overturns ban on bump stocks used in Las Vegas mass shooting
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down a rule enacted following a 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas that defined a semiautomatic rifle equipped with a bump stock attachment as a machine gun, which is generally prohibited under federal law. The opinion, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, reduces the executive branch’s already-limited […] The post U.S. Supreme Court overturns ban on bump stocks used in Las Vegas mass shooting appeared first on Nevada Current.
Lawmakers award SafeNest $9M to centralize services for domestic violence victims
Policy, politics and progressive commentary State lawmakers on Thursday awarded $9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to the nonprofit SafeNest to build out a Las Vegas campus that centralizes and expands services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and trafficking. SafeNest will ask the Nevada State Infrastructure Bank for a $10 million loan for the project, which […] The post Lawmakers award SafeNest $9M to centralize services for domestic violence victims appeared first on Nevada Current.
2020’s ‘fake elector’ schemes will be harder to try in 2024 – but not impossible
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Electors will gather across the United States in December 2024, just weeks after the election, and formally cast votes for president and vice president. They will send their votes to Congress, which will count them and determine who received the most votes. Typically, the casting of electoral votes is little more than a ceremonial process. […] The post 2020’s ‘fake elector’ schemes will be harder to try in 2024 – but not impossible appeared first on Nevada Current.
State abortion bans forcing interstate travel, U.S. Senate panel hears
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — When Lauren Miller flew from her home state of Texas to Colorado two years ago she felt a moment of relief when the plane took off — not because she had been delayed for hours or because she needed a vacation, but because she was about to meet with doctors who would be […] The post State abortion bans forcing interstate travel, U.S. Senate panel hears appeared first on Nevada Current.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects attempt to limit access to abortion pill
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a much-anticipated decision Thursday that mifepristone, one of two pharmaceuticals used in medication abortion, can remain available under current prescribing guidelines. The high court unanimously rejected attempts by anti-abortion groups to roll back access to what was in place more than eight years ago, writing that they […] The post U.S. Supreme Court rejects attempt to limit access to abortion pill appeared first on Nevada Current.
Chronic absenteeism should be investigated outside child welfare system, lawmakers told
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Clark County child welfare officials asked state lawmakers to consider removing educational neglect, which includes issues like chronic absenteeism and truancy, from what their office investigates. Clark County received roughly 600 educational neglect referrals last year. None resulted in a child being removed from a home, according to Jill Marano, the director of family services […] The post Chronic absenteeism should be investigated outside child welfare system, lawmakers told appeared first on Nevada Current.
What happened with…? The Current breaks down some primary election narratives
Policy, politics and progressive commentary With dozens of races and hundreds of candidates, there’s a lot to pay attention to. Here are seven takeaways from Nevada’s 2024 Primary. He wasn’t officially on the ballot, but Gov. Joe Lombardo was no bystander. Lombardo issued a statement Tuesday boasting of the “resounding primary victories” of the seven candidates he endorsed in the […] The post What happened with…? The Current breaks down some primary election narratives appeared first on Nevada Current.
American womanhood is not what it used to be − understanding the backlash to Dobbs v. Jackson
Policy, politics and progressive commentary As someone who over the past 50 years has thought about and written many books and articles on U.S. feminism, I should have been less surprised by the strong electoral backlash to the Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs V. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling, a judgment that overturned the 1973 Roe V. Wade decree and thus […] The post American womanhood is not what it used to be − understanding the backlash to Dobbs v. Jackson appeared first on Nevada Current.
Immigrant advocates, congressional Dems press Biden for permanent protections
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — Ashly Trejo Mejia is eager to attend medical school, but she’s not sure she can pursue that dream because of an upcoming court decision that could end the Obama-era program meant to temporarily protect immigrants like her who were brought into the country illegally as children. “You’re frozen in time,” she said. The […] The post Immigrant advocates, congressional Dems press Biden for permanent protections appeared first on Nevada Current.
Lombardo mum on shortfall for death penalty, post-conviction attorney fees
Policy, politics and progressive commentary State funding for private attorneys and expert witnesses who take on post-conviction work, including appeals for death row inmates, is depleted, according to officials, leaving legal professionals struggling to keep their employees and families afloat while ensuring the rights of their clients. “Those bills are just sitting on someone’s desk in the governor’s office,” says […] The post Lombardo mum on shortfall for death penalty, post-conviction attorney fees appeared first on Nevada Current.
On the U.S.-Mexico border, hopes and fears after Biden’s order limiting asylum
Policy, politics and progressive commentary EL PASO, Texas — Seventeen-year-old Karina Parababire gently rocked her three-month-old daughter as they waited in a migrant shelter before a Friday night bus ride to Chicago. “I want my daughter to have everything that I didn’t have,” Parababire, who traveled up the extremely dangerous route of the Darien Gap while pregnant, said in Spanish. […] The post On the U.S.-Mexico border, hopes and fears after Biden’s order limiting asylum appeared first on Nevada Current.
Smooth primary election day bodes well for general, but low turnout a concern, says SOS
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Nevada’s primary election day was marked by low turnout, excessive heat in the state’s most populous county, and a smooth execution of universal mail-in voting across the state. “Early voting ran smoothly, and Election Day went well,” said Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar. County election workers will still accept mail-in ballots until June 15, […] The post Smooth primary election day bodes well for general, but low turnout a concern, says SOS appeared first on Nevada Current.
Johnson, Robertson secure Nevada GOP House primary wins. John Lee leads Flippo.
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Only one of Nevada’s U.S. House primaries saw no victor declared on election night. John Lee, the former North Las Vegas mayor backed by President Donald Trump, as of late Tuesday was ahead by around 800 votes over David Flippo in the Republican primary for Nevada’s 4th Congressional District. The winner will in November face […] The post Johnson, Robertson secure Nevada GOP House primary wins. John Lee leads Flippo. appeared first on Nevada Current.
Sam Brown wins Nevada GOP Senate primary
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Republican Sam Brown will take on Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen this November. The Associated Press called Nevada’s GOP Senate primary for Brown at 8:11 p.m. Tuesday. The GOP Senate primary had a dozen candidates, but Brown was considered the frontrunner early after securing support from the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Jeff Gunter, the former Trump […] The post Sam Brown wins Nevada GOP Senate primary appeared first on Nevada Current.
Biden touts gun safety record to advocates, as son found guilty on felony charges
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday touted his administration’s efforts to reduce gun violence as the second anniversary of bipartisan gun safety legislation he signed into law approaches. “Never give up on hope,” Biden said during an annual conference hosted by the advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety. The speech came hours after the […] The post Biden touts gun safety record to advocates, as son found guilty on felony charges appeared first on Nevada Current.
Bipartisan U.S. House caucus planning for post-war Middle East
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers has launched an effort to spur planning for what the Gaza Strip will look like the “day after” the Israel-Hamas war, even as agreement over a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal remains elusive. Democratic Reps. Brad Schneider of Illinois and David Trone of Maryland, along with Republicans Ann […] The post Bipartisan U.S. House caucus planning for post-war Middle East appeared first on Nevada Current.
Aguilar joins officials warning about threat of AI misinforming voters
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar participated in a project with the Institute for Advanced Studies earlier this year that tested the use of chatbots in Nevada. Speaking on a virtual panel last week with the bipartisan group Issue One, Aguilar said one chatbot was asked “what do I need to do to register to […] The post Aguilar joins officials warning about threat of AI misinforming voters appeared first on Nevada Current.
Biden urged to press contrast with Trump on policies to help renters
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Democratic U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna of California, along with housing organizers, is urging President Joe Biden and other congressional candidates to make the housing crisis a top priority, especially in Nevada and other presidential battleground states. While the housing crisis isn’t new and addressing high rents has long been a priority for renters, recent polling […] The post Biden urged to press contrast with Trump on policies to help renters appeared first on Nevada Current.
500 years ago, Machiavelli warned the public about self-interested charismatic figures
Policy, politics and progressive commentary A United States president sought to remain in office after his term ended, maintains a worshipful following and has declared he will operate as a dictator only on “day one” if reelected. His cunning and manipulation of American politics and its legal system have, so far, blocked efforts to hold him accountable. That sort of […] The post 500 years ago, Machiavelli warned the public about self-interested charismatic figures appeared first on Nevada Current.
Experts skeptical of Trump’s promise to end taxes on tips
Policy, politics and progressive commentary WASHINGTON — Economists across the ideological spectrum raised doubts about the cost and workability of former President Donald Trump’s proposal over the weekend to exempt tips from federal taxes if he wins in November. During a campaign rally Sunday in Las Vegas, where hundreds of thousands work in the hospitality industry, Trump promised service workers […] The post Experts skeptical of Trump’s promise to end taxes on tips appeared first on Nevada Current.
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