🌱 Nevada Gov. Signs Two Transgender Bills + Car Crashes Into Building

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Mostly sunny; windy, cooler. High: 64 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. Nevada's Governor Joe Lombardo recently signed two transgender-related bills, despite opposing trends from Republican governors pushing anti-transgender policies. One of the bills that was signed into office includes Medicaid coverage for all gender-affirming surgeries, as well as another one that focuses on requiring the state's Department of Corrections to include mental and medical health standards for transgender individuals inside certain prisons. This signing comes after Oregon's Democratic governor signed a very similar law into place last month. (This Is Reno)
2. Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam presented a check to REMSA President/CEO Barry Duplantis to help the families of the victims who were lost in the Care Flight accidents. Over the course of two months, members of the community collected internal donations, which gave them the opportunity to donate $20,622 in total. The sheriff explained that nothing can take the pain away from losing a loved one, but their heroic service will never be forgotten. (2News.com)
3. On Saturday, Jun. 17, a driver crashed into a dry-cleaning business on South McCarran Blvd around 5 p.m. According to Reno Police, no one was injured, but the driver of the vehicle said he mistook the gas pedal for the brake pedal, which evidently caused the accident. The business and car did sustain significant damage, but the driver stayed on the scene and was able to remove his car from inside the business. (2news.com)

Today in Reno:

• Camp Invention at Doral Academy of Northern Nevada (9:00 AM)
• Laughs After Dark at The Library Tap House & Hookah Lounge (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• This past weekend, the Row's BBQ, Brews, and Blues Festival officially returned to Reno to celebrate its 26th year. The festival included an assortment of Nevada's best barbecue, brews, and beverages from more than 50 microbreweries, and famous actor and comedian Vine Vaughn even showed up to enjoy some of this year's festivities. (2News.com)
• Political science professor at Truckee Meadows Community College is set to be a featured speaker during this week's Democratic luncheon. The luncheon takes place today and will give an expert analysis of the concluded 82nd regular session, as well as a look into next year's election season. (Carson Now)
• Looking to bring a new furry friend home just in time for summer? The Nevada Humane Society is still celebrating National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month with a variety of adorable felines available for adoption right now. Learn more at the link. (Nevada Humane Society)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.