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Friday, November 15, 2024

News from 2024

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Nevada's property tax revenues up 42% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Silver State Times | Nov 14, 2024

Nevada collected $558 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Nevada's combined tax revenues up 27.9% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Silver State Times | Nov 13, 2024

Nevada collected $3.8 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Southern Nevada set for new suicide prevention call center after $49.7 million investment

By Silver State Times | Nov 12, 2024

The Nevada Board of Examiners has approved a $49.7 million contract with Carelon Behavioral Health to establish a new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline call center in Southern Nevada.

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Nevada: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Nevada in Q3

By Silver State Times | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Biologics companies from Nevada in the third quarter of 2024.

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13,516 pre-kindergarten students enrolled in Nevada schools in 2023-24 school year

By Silver State Times | Nov 11, 2024

There were 13,516 pre-kindergarten students enrolled in Nevada schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Nevada Accountability Portal.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nevada in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Silver State Times | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 127 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nevada during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 173 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Nevada increases from 2022 to 2023

By Silver State Times | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Nevada in the fiscal year 2023 was $423,288, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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National HOPE month highlights challenges of youth homelessness

By Silver State Times | Nov 7, 2024

November marks National Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month, a period dedicated to acknowledging the challenges faced by homeless youth and reaffirming commitments to support them.

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Analysis: Nevada among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Silver State Times | Nov 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.

FOIA Request Sent to Nevada Secretary of State - Elections Division Regarding NevVoter - Statewide List on November 4, 2024

By Silver State Times | Nov 4, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Nevada Secretary of State - Elections Division on November 4, 2024.

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

By Silver State Times | Nov 1, 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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Nevada plans Medicaid coverage extension for former inmates

By Silver State Times | Oct 31, 2024

Nevada is preparing to extend Medicaid coverage to individuals transitioning from prison, jail, and youth correctional facilities into the community.

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VA provides 1,223 home purchase loans in Nevada in Q3

By Silver State Times | Oct 28, 2024

There were 1,223 VA home purchase loans issued in Nevada in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $576.4 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Merritt: Nevada seniors 'deserve an explanation' from VP Harris, Sen. Rosen

By Silver State Times reports | Oct 24, 2024

Mark Merritt, Founder of Medicare is for Seniors, said seniors in Nevada "deserve an explanation" from Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) as data shows medicare rates increasing despite promises from Harris and Rosen that the Inflation Reduction Act would lower drug costs.

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VA provides 1,613 home loans in Nevada totaling $735.5 million in Q3

By Silver State Times | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,613 home loans totaling $735.5 million in Nevada during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nevada receives $55.8 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Silver State Times | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 127 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nevada during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Harris on reparations for black people: 'It has to be studied'

By Silver State Times reports | Oct 16, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris continued her support for black "reparations" on a recent interview with "Charlamagne Tha God" despite the majority of voters in swing states like Nevada opposing reparations.

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Average Nevada household has spent $34,935 in extra inflation costs since 2021, says report

By Silver State Times | Oct 16, 2024

The average Nevada household has spent $34,935 in extra costs due to inflation since January 2021.

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Nevada ACLU promises to sue, bankrupt universities that won’t force women to compete against men in sports

By Silver State Times | Oct 16, 2024

Athar Haseebullah, Executive Director of the ACLU of Nevada has threatened to take legal action against any government entity that discriminates against trans students. His remarks came in response to a Nevada Globe post about a North Carolina volleyball player injured by a transgender opponent, which has sparked a heated debate on safety and fairness in women's sports.

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Group that supports ‘puberty blockers’ for kids endorses Harris, names Cortez Masto ‘Trans Equality Champion’

By Silver State Times News Service | Oct 16, 2024

A group that supports giving kids ‘puberty blocking’ drugs and is helping Nevada cross-dressing kids legally change their names has endorsed Kamala Harris for U.S. President and named U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) a ‘Trans Equality Champion.”