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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Nevada voter rolls

By Silver State Times | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Nevada Secretary of State Francisco “Cisco” Aguilar, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

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Washoe County transitions childcare licensing duties to state program

By Silver State Times | Jun 27, 2024

Washoe County will be the final county to join the State of Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Child Care Licensing Program (DWSS CCL) on July 1, 2024. With this transition, all child care providers in Nevada will now be under the same statewide licensing and regulatory standards. This move ensures a unified and consistent approach to child care licensing across the state.

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Nevada secures $1.2 million in public pension contributions in 2022

By Silver State Times | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Nevada had received $1.2 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Attorney General Ford comments on Supreme Court's domestic abusers firearm ban decision

By Silver State Times | Jun 21, 2024

Carson City, NV — Today, Attorney General Aaron Ford issued a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Rahimi.

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Analysis: Nevada among 24 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Silver State Times | Jun 20, 2024

Nevada is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Silver State Times found.

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Attorneys general defend DEI initiatives against recent criticisms

By Silver State Times | Jun 20, 2024

Carson City, NV — Attorney General Aaron Ford announced today his participation in a coalition of 19 attorneys general, led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, to issue a letter defending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The letter addresses the American Bar Association (ABA), Fortune 100 company CEOs, and other leaders to counter what they describe as baseless attacks on DEI efforts.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Nevada declines from 2022 to 2023

By Silver State Times | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Nevada in the fiscal year 2023 was $435,098, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Nevada increases from 2021 to 2022

By Silver State Times | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Nevada in the fiscal year 2022 was $443,056, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nevada Mining Association announces 2024 Individual Safety Award recipients

By Silver State Times | Jun 18, 2024

The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Individual Safety Awards, recognizing exceptional dedication to safety in the mining industry. The honorees will be celebrated at the Annual NVMA Convention in South Lake Tahoe this September.

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Earnings on Nevada's public pension investments increase to $1 million in 2022

By Silver State Times | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Nevada public pensions went up from $955,374 in 2021 to $1 million in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Estimated $5.2 million in bank failure across Nevada since 2012

By Silver State Times | Jun 13, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, one of which occurred in Nevada.

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President Trump: 'Sam Brown has my complete and total endorsement'

By Silver State Times | Jun 13, 2024

Former President Donald Trump said he endorses Republican Senate Candidate for Nevada, Captain Sam Brown. He made the statement in a press release issued by the Brown Campaign on June 9.

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Settlement reached over alleged deceptive marketing by Johnson & Johnson

By Silver State Times | Jun 12, 2024

Carson City, NV — Attorney General Aaron Ford announced today that he and 42 other attorneys general have reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products containing talc. As part of this settlement, pending judicial approval, Nevada will receive $6,131,236.22.

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American Principles Project President: Girls’ sports, private spaces ‘should be protected from cradle to the grave’

By Silver State Times | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project said states like Nevada need to to protect girls’ sports teams and access to private spaces at every level of education, not just college.

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Analysis: Nevada one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Silver State Times | Jun 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Silver State Times shows that Nevada is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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Nevada ranks no. 29 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Silver State Times | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Nevada secured the twenty-ninth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 67%.

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In Nevada, 57 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Silver State Times | Jun 2, 2024

Nevada registered 57 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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FDA Inspection: What type of Nevada companies were under most scrutiny during May?

By Silver State Times | Jun 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from Nevada in May.

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Inflation in Nevada outpaces national average as of May 2024

By Silver State Times | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Nevada experienced a 22.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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In 2022, Nevada pension holdings total $55 million

By Silver State Times | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Nevada had $55 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.