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I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s drama—you just want the quick ‘n’ easy…
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School Lunch debt in northern Nevada surges after free meal program discontinued
The debt accumulation comes after Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed a bill during the 2023 Legislative session that would’ve provided funds to continue the pandemic-era, universal school meals program through the 2024-2025 school year.
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Las Vegas A’s stadium clears regulatory hurdle as pricetag grows
An A’s executive told reporters after Thursday’s Las Vegas Stadium Authority meeting they remain on track to begin construction on the planned $1.75 billion domed ballpark next year. The Las Vegas Stadium Authority on Thursday approved several regulatory agreements required before developers can proceed with a state-of-the-art ballpark project on the Las Vegas Strip for…
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Cuidado con las empresas que ofrecen desde el extranjero o por correo electrónico un trabajo en Estados Unidos: puede ser una estafa
El Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración advirtió sobre posibles estafas de empresas que ofrecen desde el extranjero o por correo electrónico un trabajo en Estados Unidos. Para evitar estafas, la Comisión Federal de Comercio aconseja buscar información de la empresa, hablar con alguien de confianza sobre la oferta, no pagar por un empleo y desconfiar…
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Nevada’s health insurance marketplace sees increase in new enrollees. Here’s how to sign up.
Approximately 17,815 individuals have shopped for and enrolled in plans this year through Nevada Health Link, the state-run health insurance marketplace established in 2011, and among them, 7,270 are new to the exchange. More than 7,200 Nevada residents have signed up for healthcare coverage through the state’s public market option through the first month of…
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As Nevada’s population grows, so does the need for new doctors — and resources to train them
Nevada ranks 45th in the US for active physicians per 100,000 residents, and with seemingly little appetite to fund residency programs at the federal level, officials in the Silver State are mulling new ways to tackle a worsening issue. A shortage of primary care doctors and other physicians has long hindered Nevadans’ access to healthcare…
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Culinary calls for Clark County Commissioners’ support amid strike against Virgin
Ted Pappageorge said Virgin Hotels’ license should get a closer look on Wednesday, when the casino’s new executives have their gaming license application hearing in front of the Gaming Commission.
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Panel predicts record-high funding for state budget, but warns Trump policies could dampen economic outlook
The Nevada Economic forum projected that lawmakers will have $12.4 billion to construct the state general fund over the coming two years, but warned that Trump’s proposed tariffs and mass deportations could hinder employment levels. Nevada lawmakers are projected to have roughly $12.4 billion to construct the state’s general fund over the next two years,…
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Lombardo orders CCSD to take corrective action after budget shortfall
A newly appointed compliance monitor will provide oversight as CCSD implements a corrective action plan after months of budgetary turmoil.
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41 tips to support small businesses this holiday season (on any budget)
Investing in small businesses helps foster community resilience and promote local economic growth, especially during the holidays.
