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News from October 2021

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As Garland warns of 'threats' to school officials, Masto stays mum

By Art Benavidez | Oct 20, 2021

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) did not respond when asked to comment on a recent memo from U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland citing an “increase in harassment, intimidation, and threats of violence against school board members, teachers and workers in our nation’s public schools.”

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Nevada policy analyst: Democratic spending plans offer wrong path for nation

By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 20, 2021

A Nevada policy analyst says excessive spending will only lead to further inflationary woes.

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Garland: Justice Department takes threats against educators seriously

By David Hutton | Oct 20, 2021

Memo from attorney general is stirring up passion locally and across the country on both sides of issue

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23 people die in Nevada from cerebrovascular disease in week ending August 28

By Silver State Times | Oct 19, 2021

There were 23 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending August 28, a 9.5 percent increase over the previous week.

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150 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Nevada during week ending August 7

By Silver State Times | Oct 19, 2021

There were 150 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Nevada in the week ending August 7, making up 23 percent of total deaths by all causes in Nevada.

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Nevada gas price nears $4 as costs at the pump continue to climb

By Bob Martin | Oct 19, 2021

Gas prices continue to skyrocket around the country, including Nevada, which has seen an increase of $1.26 per gallon from a year ago, according to AAA.

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Cortez Mastro’s silence ‘absolutely spineless,’ challenger declares

By George Willis | Oct 19, 2021

Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Mastro remained non-committal on whether she supports President Joe Biden’s $3.5 million spending bill that would raise taxes for the state’s hospitality industry, Nevada Current reported.

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29 people die in Nevada from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending August 28

By Silver State Times | Oct 18, 2021

There were 29 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending August 28, a 16 percent increase over the previous week.

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141 people die from diseases of the heart in Nevada during week ending August 7

By Silver State Times | Oct 18, 2021

There were 141 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Nevada in the week ending August 7, making up 21.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in Nevada.

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Nevada sees excess deaths compared to death expectancy during week ending Sep. 25

By Silver State Times | Oct 18, 2021

Nevada's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Sep. 25, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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90 people die from cancer in Nevada during week ending August 7

By Silver State Times | Oct 17, 2021

There were 90 deaths from cancer reported in Nevada in the week ending August 7, making up 13.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Nevada.

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15 people die in Nevada from diabetes mellitus in week ending August 28

By Silver State Times | Oct 17, 2021

There were 15 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending August 28, a 16.7 percent decrease from the previous week.

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27 people die in Nevada from Alzheimer's disease in week ending August 28

By Silver State Times | Oct 17, 2021

There were 27 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Nevada during the week ending August 28, a 35 percent increase over the previous week.

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CDC reports 80 deaths among Nevada Hispanics in week ending September 4

By Silver State Times | Oct 17, 2021

There were 80 Hispanic people who died in Nevada in the week ending September 4, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Pink Pistols Monthly Meeting on October 23

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2021

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North Las Vegas Small Business Connector Launched To Boost Southern Nevada's Economic Recovery

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2021

The City of North Las Vegas, UNLV’s Small Business Development Center, Employ NV Business Hub, and Access Community Capital announced the opening of the Small Business Connector at a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 12.

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Time Change for Tech Review

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2021

Starting Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the Technical Review Meeting of the Mesquite City Council will be starting at 2:30pm.

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Mesquite Chamber Luncheon - November 2021 on Nov 10

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2021

Mesquite Chamber Luncheon - November 2021

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City of Reno looking for feedback on West Wash Dam Rehabilitation Project

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2021

The City of Reno is currently seeking public input and participation in the planning process for the West Wash Dam Rehabilitation Project in northwest Reno.

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Reclaiming the land, remapping history

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2021

In August of 2018, geography graduate student and member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Autumn Harry hiked 190 miles over 22 days along the Nüümü Poyo—the People’s Trail.