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

By Silver State Times | Oct 7, 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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VA Purchase Loans in Nevada average $444,781 for Q2

By Silver State Times | Oct 4, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Nevada in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $444,781, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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18 pounds of fentanyl seized by Customs and Border Protection Agents on I-8 East

By Silver State Times | Oct 4, 2024

Agents with the Wellton Station Customs and Border Protection (CBP) unit seized 18 pounds of fentanyl, according to a September 26 post on X by Chief Patrol Agent Sean L. McGoffin.

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Nevada ranks ninth in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Silver State Times | Oct 3, 2024

With $423,288 in issued loans, Nevada ranked ninth for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Over 1,800 illegal aliens arrested in Yuma Sector in September

By Silver State Times | Oct 2, 2024

A snapshot posted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Patrol Chief Sean McGoffin reported over 1,800 illegal aliens from 32 countries were arrested in the Yuma Sector, which covers the state of Nevada, during the month of September.

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Allegiant Stadium to become polling location for 2024 election

By Silver State Times | Oct 2, 2024

The Nevada Secretary of State’s Office and the Clark County Election Department have partnered with the Las Vegas Raiders and the NFL to establish Allegiant Stadium as an official polling location for the upcoming presidential election on November 5, 2024.

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Attorney General Aaron Ford highlights achievements in recent biennial report

By Silver State Times | Oct 2, 2024

Earlier this month, Attorney General Aaron Ford's office submitted its biennial report to the Nevada Legislature and Governor Joe Lombardo. The document, spanning over 50 pages, details the achievements of the Office of the Attorney General over the past two years.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month emphasizes early detection and treatment

By Silver State Times | Oct 1, 2024

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of early detection and treatment. According to recent statistics, one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. Early detection significantly improves survival rates, with a 5-year relative survival rate of 99% when detected at its earliest stages.

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Nevada Health Foundation hosts annual luau fundraiser in Las Vegas

By Silver State Times | Oct 1, 2024

Hawaiian shirts and hula dancers converged at the Beverly E. Coleman Nevada Health Foundation’s annual signature Giving Is Good Medicine Luau event on Thursday, September 19th, in Las Vegas. Hosted at the Blind Center, the evening featured a program full of island-themed fun, with a performance from a local hula dancing company, food and drink, fundraising auctions, and a special awards ceremony.

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VA provides 1,350 home loans in Nevada totaling $585 million in Q2

By Silver State Times | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,350 home loans totaling $585 million in Nevada during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average Nevada household has spent $33,740 in extra inflation costs since 2021

By Silver State Times | Sep 26, 2024

The average Nevada household spent $33,740 in extra costs due to inflation since January 2021, the year President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D) took office.

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Nevada holds town hall meetings for deaf community input on legislative ideas

By Silver State Times | Sep 26, 2024

The Nevada Commission for Persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, in collaboration with the Communication Access Services (CAS) program, will hold public town hall meetings across the state in October. These meetings aim to gather input from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community on ideas for the upcoming legislative session.

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National Federation of Independent Businesses endorses Sam Brown

By Silver State Times | Sep 25, 2024

U.S. Senate candidate Sam Brown recently received the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), according to a Sept. 23 press release from Brown’s campaign.

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VA provides 956 home purchase loans in Nevada in Q2

By Silver State Times | Sep 25, 2024

There were 956 VA home purchase loans issued in Nevada in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $425.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By Silver State Times | Sep 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County in Illinois regarding vendor payments on September 26, 2024. The request was made by DeKalb Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

FOIA Request Sent to Lyon County Regarding Absentee Ballots Information for 2024 General Election on September 25, 2024

By Silver State Times | Sep 25, 2024

FOIA Request to Lyon County Regarding Detailed Information on Absentee Ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election was sent on September 25, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Carson City Regarding Absentee Ballots Information for 2024 General Election on September 25, 2024

By Silver State Times | Sep 25, 2024

FOIA Request to Carson City Regarding Detailed Voter and Absentee Ballot Information for the Upcoming November 5, 2024 General Election was submitted on September 25, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Nevada Secretary of State - Elections Division Regarding Absentee Ballots Information for 2024 General Election on September 25, 2024

By Silver State Times | Sep 25, 2024

FOIA Request to Nevada Secretary of State - Elections Division Regarding Absentee Ballots Information for 2024 General Election on September 25, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Nye County Regarding Absentee Ballots Information for 2024 General Election on September 25, 2024

By Silver State Times | Sep 25, 2024

FOIA Request to Nye County Regarding Absentee Ballots Information for the 2024 General Election on September 25, 2024.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Nevada declines from Q1 to Q2

By Silver State Times | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Nevada in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $444,781, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.