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Trump attacks Liz Cheney using violent war imagery; Election insights: What 50 Ohioans want to hear from candidates; Consumer groups slam CA Supreme Court ruling on lemon law; On National Brush Day, new resources in KY to boost oral health.

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Harris says her campaign is prepared for Trump to prematurely claim victory, Pennsylvania election officials say safeguards in the system are preventing vote fraud, and Montana Senate race could hinge on the "political refugee" vote.

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A Cambodian poultry farmer who lost his livelihood could be a hero for others, rural Montanans are anxiously awaiting a court ruling over a climate lawsuit brought by young people, and Northeast states say more housing for working families could boost jobs.

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Latinos have grown at the second-fastest rate of any major racial and ethnic group in the United States, according to Pew Research Center. (Adobe Stock)

Friday, November 1, 2024

Both major parties make final bids for NV Latino voters

Both major-party presidential candidates have made campaign stops in Nevada before Election Day - and they're after the Latino vote. Latinos make up …

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Around 81% of Nevada voters want to get more power from solar energy, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. (Adobe Stock)

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Renewable-energy proponents say Project 2025 would hurt Nevada

A new report found Project 2025's policies would increase annual energy costs for Nevadans by more than $230 per household in 2030. The figure goes …

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About three in 10 Hispanic Republicans identify as evangelical Protestants, a far higher share than the 10% of Hispanic Democrats who say the same, according to Pew Research Center. (Adobe Stock)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Pastor highlights complexity of Hispanic evangelical vote

Roughly 10 million Hispanics identify as evangelical or Protestant, and one pastor contends there has been what he calls "an awakening" regarding the …

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Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump 55% to 40% among Hispanic voters 50+ in Nevada, according to AARP Nevada. (Adobe Stock)
AARP Nevada poll confirms neck-and-neck race, up and down ballot

A new AARP Nevada poll showed former President Donald Trump holds a seven-point lead over Vice-President Kamala Harris among voters 50+ in the Silver …

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The turkey industry produces more than 5.3 billion pounds of turkey products annually, according to the National Turkey Federation. (Adobe Stock)
Ahead of Thanksgiving, NV urged to fight the 'turkey craze'

Animal-rights advocates in Nevada and around the country are sounding the alarm about the living conditions and treatment of turkeys on large factory …

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A majority of Americans say declining union membership is bad for the country and for working people, according to the Pew Research Center. (Adobe Stock)
Advocates push to get out union vote in Nevada

Nevada unions and their members could determine the fate of this year's election. Maureen Gallagher, a volunteer with the American Federation of …

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Black rural voters overwhelmingly support Harris at 79%, according to the Rural Democracy Initiative poll. (Adobe Stock)
Poll: Rural NV voters shouldn't be overlooked

The battleground state of Nevada and its voters matter in this upcoming election. While the Silver State has about 15% of its voters living in rural …

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Voter turnout has surged among citizens with disabilities, with a 5.9% point increase in 2020 compared to the 2016 elections, according to the American Association of People with Disabilities. (Adobe Stock)
How Nevadans with disabilities can vote in this year's election

Advocates in the Silver State want to ensure all Nevadans can cast their ballot this election, including those with disabilities. Dora Uchel-…

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Some 35 states require voters to present identification in order to vote at the polls on Election Day. Of these, 24 require voters to present photo identification; 11 accept other forms of identification, according to Ballotpedia. (Adobe Stock)
Nevada's Question 7 could enact ID requirements to vote

A coalition of voting rights advocates in Nevada is voicing its opposition to Question 7 on this year's ballot, which would require Nevadans to …

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Among conservative Republicans, 60% said the decline in organized labor membership has been at least somewhat good for working people, according to the Pew Research Center. (Adobe Stock)
NV union organizer: Project 2025 threatens labor movement

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are aiming to appeal to labor groups on the campaign trail, especially in battleground …

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Electric motors are able to convert up to 85% of the energy they burn into motion, compared with less than 40% with a combustion engin, according to Earthjustice. (Adobe Stock)
Expert calls electric vehicles better for environment

Nevada is home to North America's largest lithium deposit, a needed metal for electric vehicle battery manufacturing. And while some argue EVs are …

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Postpartum depression can happen any time after childbirth, but often starts within one to three weeks of having a baby. (Adobe Stock)
NV nurse practitioner: 'Baby blues' treatment options improving

While it may be the last day of Suicide Prevention Month, one Nevada psychiatric nurse practitioner wants moms grappling with postpartum depression …

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