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Trump’s lies and conspiracies about Hurricanes Helene and Milton hurt recovery efforts
Trump’s lies have had real-world consequences; Americans in affected communities have been reluctant to apply for aid, have worried about whether their homes or land will be seized, and have claimed FEMA has ignored or abandoned rescue efforts in communities.
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Local Latino and environmental leaders discuss impacts of climate change, federal investments in Nevada
Panelists discussed the intersection of climate change and its impacts on Latino communities, Nevada’s specific struggles with air quality, housing, and water infrastructure, and how federal investments are transforming Nevada into a clean energy powerhouse.
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Coalition of Nevada organizations argue Question 3 would make voting harder and disenfranchise voters
The groups opposing the measure have expressed concern that the reforms included in Question 3 could actually lead to voters being disenfranchised by making voting more confusing and time-consuming. A series of studies suggests those concerns are valid.
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‘It would help all of us a lot’: Nevada mom excited by Harris’ plan to expand child tax credit
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has proposed increasing the child tax credit to $6,000 annually for newborns, $3,600 for children ages one to six, and $3,000 for children six and over. Such a proposal could make a huge difference for Nevada mom Rocelia Mendoza.
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Opinion: Next Year, Your Closest Abortion Clinic Could Be Abroad
Last year, more than 171,000 Americans were forced to leave their homes and travel across state lines for an abortion. That’s nearly a fifth of all Americans who needed abortion care in 2023 — and more than twice as many people who had to do the same in 2019. It’s yet another jarring statistic…
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‘I want you to be able to get ahead’: Harris makes her case to Latino voters in Univision town hall
Undecided Latinos told Harris what’s worrying them and asked about her plans in a televised town hall. Harris said she was focused on addressing price gouging, expanding the Child Tax Credit, and building more affordable housing to help lower the cost of living.
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Q&A: Democratic Senator Jacky Rosen says she’ll keep taking on corporate greed and fight to lower housing costs
In a recent sit-down with The Nevadan, incumbent Democrat Jacky Rosen explains how this year’s election could impact the future of issues ranging from affordable housing to reproductive freedom. Political junkies and polling experts have long hailed Nevada as one of the handful of battleground states nationwide that have an outsize impact in determining the…
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Trump has long blasted China’s trade practices. His ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles were printed there
The Trump Bible’s connection to China, which has not been previously reported, reveals a deep divide between the former president’s harsh anti-China rhetoric and his rush to cash in while campaigning.
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10 haunted houses in Nevada, ranked by their fear factor
For some frightening fun this Halloween, hit up these 10 haunted houses in Nevada, each ranked by its fear factor (lowest to highest).
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Home ownership is becoming less attainable in Southern Nevada. Harris’ housing plan could reverse the trend.
With median home prices near an all-time high and a severe shortage of affordable units, local housing experts say Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ housing plan could be a good start to solving the problem. Irma Cuevas has always wanted to be a homeowner. So far, though, the 34-year-old Las Vegas resident has been a…
