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State Senator Vows to Help Owners of Sinking Homes in North Las Vegas
State Sen. Dina Neal says she’ll ask the state to appropriate $10 million and the City of North Las Vegas for $20 million more to relocate any of 90 or so remaining residents of Windsor Park, a neighborhood of sinking homes that residents say has been forgotten by the City of North Las Vegas.
Opinion | If Businesses Want to Give Money to Private Schools, Nothing is Stopping Them
Nevada has a private school pseudo-voucher program called Opportunity Scholarships.
Legislation Prohibits Discrimination Against Tenants with Housing Vouchers, Disability Benefits
It’s not uncommon for the ACLU of Nevada to receive complaints from tenants who say they were denied housing because they rely on housing vouchers, commonly known as Section 8, or other subsidies and income sources such as Social Security disability or child support payments.
Senate Bill Aims to Protect Nevada Doctors Who Provide Gender-Affirming Care
For Rev. Li Arinee, life started at 45, when he received gender-affirming care.
Opinion | Lombardo’s ‘Executive Order’ on Energy Doesn’t ‘Order’ Much of Anything At All
Gov Joe Lombardo issued an official “executive order” on energy policy Monday.
It should have been titled an “executive sentiment.”
Proposal to Expand Medicaid to Undocumented Immigrants Draws Criticism from Republicans
The first hearing for a highly anticipated bill to expand Medicaid eligibility to undocumented immigrants in Nevada drew sharp criticisms from Republicans, who suggested the proposal would be costly and worsen provider access issues for all patients.
Rent Stabilization for Seniors among a Handful of Bills Proposed to Address Housing Crisis
Amid rising housing insecurity, Nevada lawmakers are considering several measures to address skyrocketing rents and regulate rental application fees.
Nevada Unemployment Stays the Same As Jobs Increase
Nevada’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in February at 5.5 percent, but based on preliminary data, the state has added about 1,329 new nonfarm jobs between January to February.
The Worm Squirms: Nevada Senators Show What CCSD Oversight Can Look Like | Opinion
Superintendent Jesus Jara and CCSD Police Chief Mike Blackeye were called to a joint meeting of the Senate Judiciary and Education committees on Wednesday.