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Report: Biden’s clean energy plan has boosted jobs in Nevada
A new report from Climate Power finds that nearly 16,000 new clean energy jobs in Nevada have been announced since the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act became law, despite continued resistance to climate action from state and national Republicans.
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Sen. Jacky Rosen introduces bill to lower costs for first-time Nevada homebuyers
The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act would create a point-of-sale tax credit for up to 10% of a home’s purchase price, capped at $15,000. For first-time buyers, this credit would help alleviate the stress of a large upfront down payment necessary for mortgage approval.
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“El Calor Cuesta: Enfrentando Juntos el Aumento del Calor”
El evento “El Calor Cuesta: Facing Rising Heat Together”, centrado en el bienestar, contó con valiosa información, recursos, plantación de árboles, rifa de plantas, comida gratuita, música y actividades para toda la familia.
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Climate change poses threat to Nevada’s homeless community, expert says
Unsheltered members of the homeless community often have co-occurring health problems that contribute to them being unsheltered, making them more vulnerable to the effects of extreme weather.
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El Calor Cuesta: Enfrentando Juntos el Aumento del Calor
¡Acompañe a Somos Votantes y sus colaboradores para que en conjunto se preparen mejor para el aumento del calor!
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Opinion: Rethinking public high schools would help us fill important STEM jobs locally
We need a robust, highly skilled workforce in STEM to support the influx of major infrastructure projects cropping up across the country. The way to fix this is by starting at the high school level.
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Nevada gets federal approval to test out Medicaid funds for housing
Nearly 1 in 3 Nevadans – 882,000 people – are covered by Medicaid, a joint state and federal program that provides health insurance for low-income individuals or those with disabilities.
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Biden’s 2025 budget prioritizes lowering costs for families, taxing the rich
The president’s budget includes proposals to lower childcare costs, create a paid family leave program, lower drug costs, and strengthen Social Security and Medicare—all by raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
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10 Latinx-owned businesses to support in Reno-Sparks
Whether you’re looking for tacos, toys, coffee, or cowboy boots, here are 10 Latinx-owned businesses worth supporting in the Reno-Sparks area.
