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Cases Of Babies Born With Syphilis Rise During COVID Pandemic In Nevada, CDC Says
“The COVID-19 pandemic put enormous pressure on an already strained public health infrastructure.”

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“The COVID-19 pandemic put enormous pressure on an already strained public health infrastructure.”

The U.S. House has approved a bill, for hard-hit industries, that would help small businesses that weren’t eligible for restaurant aid.
Short-term rentals, which are being blamed in part for driving residents from their homes, especially in Lake Tahoe.
Education Freedom for Nevada PAC, the initiative petition “sidestepped” the issue of how the vouchers would be funded.
In Nevada, as in most other states, the secretary of state is the top elections official.
The greatest contribution of the United States to the world is the idea of legitimate opposition.
Mobile home community's are increasingly in demand for other projects.
Apartment construction is expected to “catch up to demand” by the end of 2022.
Ghost guns lack a serial number, making it difficult for law enforcement to trace the owner of the weapon if it’s found at a crime scene.
Activists warn of ‘a movement festering that is determined to drive us backward’
White Pine County Judge Stephen Bishop, cited antiquated technology, staffing shortages and insufficient funding.
R. J. Cipriani, who goes by Robin Hood 702, is known for distributing his gambling winnings to people in need.
“I strongly believe this is a moment in which all Americans can take great pride.”
Only in Idaho do payday borrowers pay more, according to the research.
The battle centers on a rule known which allows U.S. border officials to quickly turn away asylum-seekers at the border.
The measure to approve the $250 million received bipartisan support, but three Republicans opposed.
After Vice President Kamala Harris called the vote, the Senate chamber erupted into a standing ovation.
Democrats on the panel chastised the companies for providing shareholder dividends and stock buybacks instead of reinvesting profits.
The announcement also provides a “fresh start” on loan repayments by removing any prior defaults.
Pugilist turned Reno attorney turned gubernatorial hopeful Joey Gilbert is out to save Nevada from itself.