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2022's U.S. Climate Disasters: A Tale Of Too Much Rain – And Too Little
The year 2022 will be remembered across the U.S. for its devastating flooding and storms.
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11th Hour Effort To Commute Death Penalty Sentences Morphs Into Another ‘No Path Forward'
Sisolak called the move “an act of grace to intervene where failure to do so will be irreversible.”
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Child Tax Credit Expansion Left Out Of Congressional Omnibus Package
Democrats had hoped to partially restore the anti-poverty measure.
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U.S. House Jan. 6 Panel Refers Trump For Criminal Charges, Including Inciting Insurrection
The Justice Department will determine how to pursue the referrals.
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Southern Nevada Has Limited Options To House Domestic Violence Survivors
In 2022, SafeNest paid for more than 12,000 rooms to house domestic and sexual assault violence survivors in hotels and motels.
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U.S. Supreme Court Temporarily Keeps Title 42 Immigration Program In Effect
Title 42 allows border patrol to turn away migrants, including asylum seekers, at the border under the CDC’s public health authorities.
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Voters Embraced Affordable Housing Initiatives. Advocates Say Congress Should Do The Same.
As housing costs soar, analysts and advocates say more needs to be done and argue that federal action is needed.
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Water Managers Across Drought-Stricken West Agree On One Thing: ‘This Is Going To Be Painful'
If western states do not agree on a plan to safeguard the Colorado River there won’t be enough water for anyone.
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Congress Clears One-Week Bill To Fund The Government, But Many Hurdles Remain
The big package also is the last opportunity for other priorities like legislation protecting the presidential electoral count process.
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U.S. Senate Votes To Bar TikTok From Government Devices As State Bans Multiply
The app has access to users’ location, calendar, notebooks, and other features on their phones.
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Lawmakers Approve $35m In Furlough Back Pay For State Employees
“We made the decision to pursue these dollars not just to thank people for their sacrifice but also in the hopes of retaining employees.”
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White House Resumes Handing Out Free COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits
The program will allow each household to order four free COVID-19 tests.
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Upper Basin States Float Temporary Conservation Plan At Colorado River Conference
The five part plan would pay water users to voluntarily reduce their use of Colorado River water.
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Feds List Rare NV Wildflower, Tiehm's Buckwheat, As Endangered
Tiehm's Buckwheat will be protected under the Endangered Species Act.
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Democrats Had Their Chance And They Took A Pass. Now What?
Maybe Nevada Democrats will get lucky, and the next time the governor's race is on the ballot, in 2026, Trump will be president again.
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Scientists Announce A Fusion Breakthrough With Big Implications For Clean Energy
“This is what it looks like for America to lead. And we’re just getting started,” said U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm.
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Biden Signs Law Extending Marriage Protections To Same-Sex And Interracial Couples
Biden told supporters “marriage is a simple proposition — who do you love and will you be loyal to that person you love.”
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Here's Why Food Prices Remain Stubbornly High Even As Inflation Cools
The cost of food is slowly starting to come down, but consumers are still not feeling relief at the store.
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Goynes-Brown Establishes Legacy And Looks To Write New Chapter For North Las Vegas
Pamela Goynes-Brown became the city's first Black mayor.
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Volunteers Reluctantly Give Up Caring For Pets At LV Homeless Courtyard
The Courtyard can be a haven for homeless individuals who don’t want to give up their pets. But it can be hellish for dogs and cats.
