State of Nevada
Recent News About State of Nevada
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Laxalt: 'I’m honored to have the support of Nevada’s Fraternal Order of Police'
As crime rises in Nevada, political endorsements by law enforcement groups are shifting.
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Nevada officials call for action on climate change: 'It impacts all of us'
Legislation to promote transformative climate change was on the agenda when Governor Steve Sisolak and Assemblywoman Rochelle Nguyen met last week with the Nevada Conservation League, artists, youth activists and outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
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Nevada Gov. on new infrastructure adviser: ‘Perfect for this role’
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has named Nelson Araujo as his infrastructure adviser, according to a news release.
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Nevada voters say Biden bears more responsibility for high gas prices than Putin
A March survey found that by two to one Americans think President Joe Biden is doing an inadequate job about inflation.
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Sisolak: Business accelerator to benefit Nevada’s ‘founders from disadvantaged backgrounds’
A small business that is known as a startup accelerator will open up operations in Las Vegas and Reno-Tahoe, according to an announcement made by Gov. Steve Sisolak.
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Small business, education 'leading the way' for Nevada, Lt. Gov. declares
In order for Nevada to fulfill its potential, small business and education will spearhead the growth of the state, according to Nevada Lt. Gov. Lisa Cano Burkhead.
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'More Nevadans are going green!': State sees electric vehicle registration numbers rise
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles reported a jump in electric vehicle registrations over the past two years.
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'Celebrate the amazing heritage': Las Vegas recognizes Year of the Tiger
Las Vegas began Lunar New Year celebrations in February.
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'The driving force of our state’s economy': Rosen promotes efforts to boost Nevada's tourism industry
U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) recently visited Allegiant Stadium to discuss efforts to strengthen Nevada's tourism industry.
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'Incredibly proud': Nevada Health Link enrolls over 100,000 Nevadans in during open enrollment
This week, it was announced that Nevada Health Link, the online service for the state's health insurance exchange, enrolled over 100,000 Nevadans in health insurance during its open enrollment period. In total, 101,409 people were enrolled in health insurance through the service.
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Let the sun shine: Nevada leads nation in solar jobs
When it comes to solar energy, Nevada is the nation's shining light, Gov. Steve Sisolak said.
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Las Vegas metro area among top 5 fastest growing job markets in the nation
A new study has found the Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise metro areas of Nevada are among the top five fastest growing job posting locations in the entire nation over the last two years.
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Nevada State Infrastructure Bank discussed investment proposals in affordable housing
State Infrastructure Bank holds second meeting, and opens 30-day public comment period on proposals for affordable housing, charter schools, and job creation.
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Jan. 31 new deadline for clean air grant appplications
Individuals seeking to obtain a clean air grant from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection now have until Jan. 31 instead of Jan. 15, according to the agency.
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COVID-19 cases surge in Nevada, hospitals reaching capacity due to unvaccinated patients
COVID-19 cases are surging in Nevada as unvaccinated patients push hospitals toward capacity, according to recent reports.
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COVID-19 cases rise, yet Nevada among 'states with the smallest increase’
The number of daily COVID-19 positivity rates in Nevada rose for the first time since Aug. 8, according to a Sept. 2 COVID-19 report.
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Sisolak issues new vaccine guidelines to Nevada residents
To shore up vaccinations, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has issued a state guideline to local businesses that will require venues to request proof of vaccination from all visitors.
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Nevada unemployment worst in nation, restrictions blamed
Nevada continues to have the highest unemployment rate in the country as the state struggles more than many others to recover from the economic devastation brought on by the COViD-19 pandemic.While the state added some jobs in July, the rate remains stubbornly high at 7.7 percent, which compares unfavourably to neighboring Utah's 2.3 percent, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics figures.Several recent studies have noted Nevada's less than impressive recovery, and its job numbers, with an ongoing ones published by Wallethub linking more restrictions to slower economic recovery.The July 15 WalletHub report, by researchers from top U.S.
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Nevada guardsmen respond to Afghanistan crisis: 'There's a lot of mixed emotions'
Pulling out U.S. troops in the Middle East is triggering mixed emotions from Nevada guardsmen as the Afghanistan crisis continues to unfold.
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25.3 percent of employees at the State of Nevada earned more than $100,000 in 2020
In the State of Nevada, 25.3 percent of employees earned more than $100,000 in 2020, according to Transparent Nevada.