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News from November 2024

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Nevada collects $558 million in property tax revenue in Q1

By Silver State Times | Nov 20, 2024

Nevada collected $558 million in property taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Nevada Health Link offers free support for health insurance plan selection

By Silver State Times | Nov 20, 2024

From now until January 15, residents of Nevada have the opportunity to shop for, compare, and purchase qualified health insurance plans through Nevada Health Link.

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How many first grade students were enrolled in Nevada schools in 2023-24 school year?

By Silver State Times | Nov 19, 2024

There were 32,825 first grade students enrolled in Nevada schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Nevada Accountability Portal.

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Nevada's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 94.4% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Silver State Times | Nov 18, 2024

Nevada collected $2.8 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Nevada's property tax revenues up 4.2% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Silver State Times | Nov 17, 2024

Nevada collected $394 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 25.2% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Silver State Times | Nov 16, 2024

Nevada collected $5.9 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Nevada's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 92.9% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Silver State Times | Nov 15, 2024

Nevada collected $2.8 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Nevada Education: 28,931 kindergarten students enrolled in the state in 2023-24 school year

By Silver State Times | Nov 15, 2024

There were 28,931 kindergarten students enrolled in Nevada schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Nevada Accountability Portal.

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VA provides 27.9% more home purchase loans in Nevada in Q3

By Silver State Times | Nov 15, 2024

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

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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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Number of VA loans issued in Nevada increased by 207.2% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Silver State Times | Nov 12, 2024

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

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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.