Wednesday, March 22, 2023

State works to reduce traffic collisions with wildlife

Animals in the road cause an average of 500 traffic collisions a year in Nevada - which is why experts on wildlife, transportation and...

Nevada groups promote election security on nationwide day of action

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Nevada has made big strides toward safeguarding the ballot box, but still has a ways to go, according to a...

Nevada state officials stand by as EPA withdraws Clean Water protections

Carson City - The Trump administration announced on Thursday the withdrawal of Obama-era anti-pollution protections for smaller streams, known as the Waters of the...

Opponents work to raise awareness of Yucca Mountain nuclear proposal

Las Vegas - Opponents of reviving the proposed nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain held a panel discussion in East Las Vegas last night...

Renters’ complaints soar as Nevada landlords react to new law

Carson City - Complaints by Nevada tenants to legal-aid organizations have shot up this summer, as landlords began raising fees after a new law,...

EPA Moves to Revoke Obama-Era Air Pollution Rules

CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Trump administration unveiled plans yesterday to roll back Obama-era protections designed to combat air pollution and climate change. The Environmental...

Nevada Lawmakers Call for Action at Roundtable on Drug Prices

Las Vegas - Groups that fight for better health and consumer rights held a roundtable on prescription drug prices last night in Las Vegas,...

Nevada Conservation Groups Blast Trump’s Attack on Endangered Species Act

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Conservation groups are speaking out against new rules announced Monday that weaken the Endangered Species Act. Hear an audio report from Suzanne Potter.   In...

Groups sue to stop new expedited deportation policy

Carson City - Civil rights groups are suing the feds to stop a new policy of fast-tracking deportation for anyone who cannot prove they've been...

Anti-Poverty Groups Slam Administration’s Changes to Food Assistance

CARSON CITY, Nev. - Groups that advocate for the working poor are speaking out against a new policy proposal from the Trump administration to make it...