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

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

By Silver State Times | Dec 12, 2024

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Las Vegas man sentenced for attempted sexual assault

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.

By Silver State Times | Dec 12, 2024

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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.

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Attorney General Ford releases 2024 statewide use of force report

By Silver State Times | Dec 9, 2024

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has released the 2024 annual report on statewide use of force data.

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Nevada AG meets Quintana Roo governor for cross-border crime talks

By Silver State Times | Dec 5, 2024

Earlier this week, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford met with Mara Lezama Espinosa, the governor of Quintana Roo, and over a dozen Mexican attorneys general.

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EDA funds 7 projects to support economic development in Nevada during 2023

By Silver State Times | Nov 21, 2024

Nevada ranked 33rd in the US after receiving seven EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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Nevada sees inflation increase as of October 2024

By Silver State Times | Nov 21, 2024

As of October 2024, Nevada experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Nevada AG releases 'Know Your Rights' guides for immigrants and employers

By Silver State Times | Nov 20, 2024

Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the release of two "Know Your Rights" documents aimed at informing immigrants and their employers about their legal rights.

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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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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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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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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Nevada increases from Q2 to Q3

By Silver State Times | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Nevada in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $471,298, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Nevada increases in Q3

By Silver State Times | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Nevada during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $455,992, a 5.2% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Nevada increases from Q2 to Q3

By Silver State Times | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Nevada during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $439,314, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Attorney General Ford announces $49.1M settlements with pharmaceutical companies

By Silver State Times | Oct 31, 2024

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has announced two cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex, amounting to $49.1 million.

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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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Nevada ranks 15th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Silver State Times | Oct 25, 2024

Nevada ranked 15th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 1,613 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nevada ranked 11th in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Silver State Times | Oct 22, 2024

With $455,992 in home loans issued, Nevada ranked 11th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.