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How many H-1B petitions were made by Nevada employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?

In 2024, three H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in Nevada, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

By Silver State Times | Feb 17, 2025

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Coalition challenges Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship

Attorney General Aaron D. Ford of Nevada, along with attorneys general from 14 states and the city attorney of San Francisco, issued a statement regarding a preliminary injunction against President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.

By Silver State Times | Feb 13, 2025

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Attorneys general file lawsuit against Elon Musk's executive power delegation

By Silver State Times | Feb 13, 2025

Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and 10 other attorneys general have initiated a lawsuit against the delegation of executive power to Elon Musk.

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Nevada inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

By Silver State Times | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Nevada experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Attorneys general sue Trump administration over withheld federal funding

By Silver State Times | Jan 28, 2025

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in a lawsuit against the Trump administration.

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Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in dairy cows in northern Nevada

By Silver State Times | Jan 24, 2025

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) has reported the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle located in Churchill County, Nevada.

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Nevada renews agency participation in food program serving children and adults

By Silver State Times | Jan 21, 2025

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) has announced the renewal of 45 agencies in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for 2025.

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Nevada appoints Peter Rolfe as new state veterinarian

By Silver State Times | Jan 21, 2025

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) has announced the appointment of Peter Rolfe, DVM, as the new State Veterinarian. Dr. Rolfe joins the NDA after serving as a regulatory veterinarian for the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

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Attorney General Ford challenges executive order ending birthright citizenship

By Silver State Times | Jan 21, 2025

Las Vegas, NV – Attorney General Ford has announced a legal challenge against President Donald Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.

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Yellow Petal Flower Farm receives top honor from Nevada Department of Agriculture

By Silver State Times | Jan 15, 2025

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), in collaboration with Made in Nevada, has awarded the 2024 Nevada Agriculture, Food and Beverage Small Business of the Year to Yellow Petal Flower Farm.

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2023: Nevada ranks 36th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $3,235,517

By Silver State Times | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Nevada received $3,235,517 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 36th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Nevada receives 2 EDA grants totaling $235,000 for technical assistance in 2023

By Silver State Times | Dec 29, 2024

Nevada received two grants totaling $235,000 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Nevada receives 2 EDA grants totaling $540,000 for public works in 2023

By Silver State Times | Dec 28, 2024

Nevada received two grants totaling $540,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Nevada receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,311,480 for planning in 2023

By Silver State Times | Dec 27, 2024

Nevada received one grant totaling $1,311,480 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Attorney General Ford joins coalition urging SCOTUS protection for minority voters' rights

By Silver State Times | Dec 27, 2024

Today, Attorney General Aaron Ford announced his participation in a coalition of 20 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reaffirm that states should have the first opportunity to redraw legislative maps in response to potential...

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Nevada receives 2 EDA grants totaling $1,149,037 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023

By Silver State Times | Dec 26, 2024

Nevada received two grants totaling $1,149,037 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Attorney General Ford files charges against six Nevadans over fake elector claims

By Silver State Times | Dec 12, 2024

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the filing of charges in Carson City Justice Court concerning the 2020 "fake electors" case.

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Las Vegas man sentenced for attempted sexual assault

By Silver State Times | Dec 12, 2024

Carson City, NV — Attorney General Aaron Ford has announced the sentencing of Justin King, a Las Vegas resident, to six to 20 years in prison.

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Federal judge halts Kroger-Albertsons merger amid antitrust concerns

By Silver State Times | Dec 10, 2024

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has expressed approval following a federal judge's decision to halt the merger between Kroger and Albertsons, two of the largest supermarket chains in the United States.

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FOIA Request Sent to Nevada State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Silver State Times | Dec 10, 2024

FOIA Request to Nevada State Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.