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Supreme Court overturns right to abortion, igniting the 2022 campaign season

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The Supreme Court issued an expected opinion Friday overturning a 50-year constitutional right to abortion and igniting an issue that could play a significant role in the November midterm elections.  Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), considered the most endangered Senate Democrat of the 2022 cycle, said it was “a devastating day for women in America.”  “People in… [Read More]

Where can Nevada students find free meals this summer?

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With schools out for the summer and rising inflation making trips to the grocery store more expensive, many parents are looking for resources to help keep their kids’ bellies full over the next few months. Some Nevada school districts are offering summer meal programs to help. District leaders have seen some confusion from parents regarding… [Read More]

Breaking down common voting questions in Washoe County

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Early voting for Nevada’s primary elections is already underway. KUNR’s Natalie Van Hoozer sat down with Washoe County Government Affairs Manager Jamie Rodriguez. She’s on the ground at the Registrar of Voters office and explained some common voting questions.   Natalie Van Hoozer: Ahead of this 2022 primary and general election, what are common questions that… [Read More]

Nevada to divest from some firearms manufacturers

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Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine on Thursday said his office will divest the state’s more than $49 billion investment portfolio from companies that manufacture or sell assault-style weapons. Nevada is one of several states to divest from firearm companies, joining Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York. The decision comes after multiple mass shootings over the past… [Read More]

Registrar’s office prepares for June primary

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Officials with the Washoe County Registrar of Voters on Wednesday gave the news media a tour of their recently updated office and talked about efforts to balance transparency and ballot security. Jamie Rodriguez, government affairs manager for Washoe County, showed the chain of custody for ballots and how precautions are taken so no ballot is… [Read More]

Nevada will see a rise of 30% in dementia cases by 2025: report

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Between 2020 and 2025, every state across the country is expected to experience an increase in the number of people 65 and older with dementia, according to a report by the Alzheimer’s Association. In the Mountain West, Arizona and Nevada are the states most at risk, as are people of color. The report estimates that… [Read More]