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Nevada to lose more than $150M in federal aid geared toward rooftop solar
The Nevada Independent
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August 8, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than $150 million in federal funding has been clawed back from the Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF), the state’s “green bank” that facilitates financing for clean energy projects in the state. The $156 million cut is part of...
Nevada to host ornament-making event for U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
KRNV - Nevada
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Nevada residents are invited to participate in a historic event on Saturday as the state prepares to contribute to the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree for the first time. The tree, known as the "People's Tree," will be harvested from the...
Lombardo to authorize Nevada National Guard to support ICE operations
The Nevada Independent
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August 8, 2025
Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is in the process of authorizing Nevada’s National Guard to “temporarily” support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the governor’s office confirmed to The Nevada Independent on Friday. Such a deployment...
Nevada opponent preview: Jason Eck tries to lift MW's most moribund program, New Mexico
Nevada Sports Net
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We will preview each of Nevada football's 2025 opponents during the summer with one school per week leading into the season opener Aug. 30 at Penn State. Today's opponent preview is of New Mexico. New Mexico Head coach: Jason Eck (first season at...
Nevada traffic deaths down 9% in 2025, but Washoe fatalities rise
Reno Gazette-Journal - Nevada
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Traffic deaths are down across Nevada so far this year, but not in Washoe County. Washoe saw an increase in fatal crashes and fatalities through the end of June compared to the same period last year — up 23% and 14%, respectively, according to a...
Growth in charter enrollment in Southern Nevada, why parents are choosing different option
My News 3 - Nevada
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LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — There's a growing trend in the valley, more charter schools are popping up, and some are adding more space for the growing demand of students. In January, the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority announced that it had...
College of Southern Nevada faces budget deficit, considers tuition hike
My News 3 - Nevada
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LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is grappling with a significant budget deficit, according to its president, Stacy Klippenstein. Despite a 3 to 4 percent increase in enrollment this year, the college's funding has not kept...
Wing Zone’s Reno, Nevada location to launch on 19 August 2025
Verdict Food Service
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August 8, 2025
Fast-casual restaurant franchise Wing Zone Hot Chicken & Wings is set to open in Reno in the US state of Nevada on 19 August 2025 – the franchise’s first opening in the city. The new venue will be located at 705 N Virginia St, Suite 120. At the...
Nevada wages rose in July, but state lost thousands of jobs
Reno Gazette-Journal - Nevada
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Nevada workers are seeing higher wages this year, but the state’s job growth is showing signs of strain. In July, the median annual wage for Nevada's job‑stayers, workers who remained in the same role over the past year, rose to $52,400, a 4.9%...
Rep. Steven Horsford highlights Nevada voting reforms and criticizes Direct File program changes
North Vegas Times - Nevada
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August 8, 2025
Rep. Steven Horsford, who represents Nevada’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress, highlighted Nevada's voting measures and federal tax filing programs in a series of posts on August 7 and 8, 2025.On August 7, Horsford emphasized the state's...
Nevada joins multistate lawsuit challenging Trump administration’s defunding of Planned Parenthood
Silver State Times - Nevada
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August 8, 2025
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a new budget...
Nevada attorney general outlines litigation efforts against Trump administration at congressional panel
Silver State Times - Nevada
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August 8, 2025
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford addressed the Congressional Litigation Task Force to discuss ongoing legal actions...
Nevada attorney general leads lawsuit over withheld AmeriCorps funding
Silver State Times - Nevada
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August 8, 2025
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has filed a lawsuit, along with 23 other attorneys general and the governors of...
Nevada attorney general sues YouTube over alleged harm to youth
Silver State Times - Nevada
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August 8, 2025
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has filed a civil lawsuit against YouTube and its parent companies, Google LLC and...
Lombardo to authorize Nevada National Guard to support ICE operations
The Nevada Independent
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August 8, 2025
Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is in the process of authorizing Nevada’s National Guard to “temporarily” support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the governor’s office confirmed to The Nevada Independent on Friday. Such a deployment...
Nevada transitions from VINE to new offender-based victim notification system
Silver State Times - Nevada
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August 8, 2025
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced that the state will transition its victim notification system from...
Nevada joins coalition challenging federal cuts to public media funding
Silver State Times - Nevada
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August 8, 2025
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a group of 22 attorneys general in filing a court brief supporting...
Nevada joins national $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
Silver State Times - Nevada
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August 8, 2025
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that all 55 attorneys general from eligible states and U.S. territories...
Nevada AG announces convictions and restitution order in behavioral health Medicaid fraud case
Silver State Times - Nevada
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August 8, 2025
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General OfficeAttorney General Aaron D. Ford | Nevada Attorney General Office An investigation led by the Nevada Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) has resulted in the conviction...
Nevada State Parks asks for community input to help shape the future of two park sites
Lincoln County Record - Nevada
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August 8, 2025
The Nevada Division of State Parks (NDSP) announced the launch of an interactive StoryMap and public survey to engage the community in shaping the future of Kershaw-Ryan State Park and Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Site. Courtesy PhotosNevada...