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Nevada renews agency participation in food program serving children and adults

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

By Silver State Times | Jan 21, 2025

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Nevada appoints Peter Rolfe as new state veterinarian

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.

By Silver State Times | Jan 21, 2025

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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.

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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.