When Itzel Fausto’s first child was born, she didn’t have enough seniority in her state job to take an extended leave. So she cobbled together a few weeks of sick leave and annual time off, had five weeks of bonding time with her son — some of it without pay — and got right back… [Read More]
The Amazing Latina Women of Northern Nevada
The United States every March celebrates women’s history month and Noticiero Móvil wanted to put together a list of local ladies who we wanted to recognize for their outstanding contributions to the region. This list is not complete! We just wanted to start it to help you discover the power and beauty of each of… [Read More]
UNR’s Wolf Pack Bots build coding and literacy skills through robotics
A middle school robotics team based at the University of Nevada, Reno is helping students build literacy, coding and teamwork skills. On a Saturday morning last December, the Wolf Pack Bots tuned up their robots and got ready for their first match of the day in the First LEGO League Northern Nevada qualifying competition at… [Read More]
Latino legislators in Nevada call for expanding Medicaid access regardless of immigration status
The eight state lawmakers who make up the newly named Nevada Latino Legislative Caucus outlined their legislative goals right before the official start of the Nevada Legislative Session on Monday, February 6. The caucus said one of their top priorities is expanding access to healthcare. Chair and Democratic State Senator Fabian Doñate said the group… [Read More]
Nevada Botanist Looks to Create State’s First Complete Plant List
Before the inclement winter weather freezes them, during the warm days of spring or early summer, or the cool evenings of early fall, Arnold “Jerry” Tiehm, 70, digs up plants and quickly presses them in past-read newspaper sheets, so they do not wilt. Equipped with his hiking boots, eyeglasses, notebook, hammer, plant press, and pen… [Read More]
Lombardo promises tax cuts, and sweeping boosts to K-12 spending
In his first State of the State address, Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo laid out plans for aggressively saving for a potential economic downturn, cutting gas and payroll taxes, boosting public school spending and expanding a much-fought-over school choice program. During his inaugural State of the State speech, Lombardo announced details of his proposed two-year $11… [Read More]
2023 Nevada Legislative Session: Share your questions with KUNR
What do you want to know about the Nevada Legislative Session that starts February 6? Do you have questions for lawmakers? Are you curious about the process? Do you have a story idea we should look into? KUNR’s Democracy Reporter Lucia Starbuck is seeking community input to inform her political coverage. Find the link to… [Read More]
Reno City Councilmember Miguel Martinez on public safety, housing and small businesses
Councilmember Miguel Martinez was appointed in October 2022. He serves Ward 3, which covers most of east Reno, extending from North McCarran Boulevard to South Reno. KUNR’s Maria Palma spoke with him about his goals for the coming year. Maria Palma: Welcome, Councilmember Miguel Martinez. Thank you for being here. Miguel Martinez: Of course. Thank… [Read More]
Cortez Masto declares victory in Nevada Senate race
10:55 a.m. on Nov. 13: In Las Vegas speech, Cortez Masto declares victory in Senate race Flanked by the heads of more than a dozen major unions and organizing groups, Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto declared victory in a Las Vegas speech early Sunday, a coda to media calls of the race in her favor over Republican… [Read More]
Top Nevada races too early to call as thousands of mail ballots remain to be counted
Nevada’s top races remain too early to call with tens of thousands of ballots left to count, but the latest results in the state’s 2022 midterm elections saw Republicans Adam Laxalt and Joe Lombardo slightly ahead of their Democratic opponents in tight senate and gubernatorial races. As of early Wednesday, Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak trailed… [Read More]
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