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534 Women Traveled to Southern Nevada Last Year for An Abortion

January 5, 2024 4:54 pmJanuary 8, 2024 10:39 am

Reproductive rights, namely abortion, will be the centerpiece of Democratic campaigns throughout the country and in Nevada for the 2024 election. Although abortion has remained a centerpiece of many Democratic campaigns for decades, the recent overturn of Roe V. Wade has spurred broad, partisan and bipartisan legislation. In fact, a...

Small Businesses Struggle To Find Qualified Employees

January 5, 2024 1:04 pmJanuary 5, 2024 4:55 pm

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released their monthly Jobs Report which showed little change in the struggles small businesses are having with finding qualified employees. “As 2024 begins, employers in Nevada and across the country continue to struggle with finding qualified employees to fill open positions,” said Tray...

Kasama Suspends Congressional Campaign For Assembly Run

January 4, 2024 3:36 pmMay 2, 2024 1:49 pm

Today, Heidi Kasama suspended her congressional campaign for District 3 against Rep. Susie Lee. Kasama has chosen to run for reelection in Assembly District 2. https://twitter.com/heidikasama4nv/status/1742983016304263616 On social media, Kasama announced: “Congress is broken. The partisan divide in Washington is growing and it is imperative that our representatives begin working...

Ryan Hamilton Announces Candidacy for Clark County Commission

January 4, 2024 12:25 pmJanuary 4, 2024 12:28 pm

Las Vegas native Ryan Hamilton announced his candidacy today for Clark County Commission District A in a bid to “make Clark County Clean Again.” Ryan, a registered Republican, enters the race with endorsements from Nevada State Controller Andy Matthews and Senator Carrie Buck. Ryan most recently worked as a recovery...

National Taxpayers Union, Senator Titus Sues State Officials Over Public Option

January 4, 2024 11:48 amJanuary 12, 2024 2:48 pm

The National Taxpayers Union and Republican State Senator Robin Titus (SD-17) filed a lawsuit yesterday (see below) challenging the constitutionality of SB420, a law passed unilaterally by the Democratic majority which established a public health care option to be implemented in Nevada by 2026. Spearheaded by Democratic Senator Nicole Cannizzaro...

Washoe County Registrar Jamie Rodriguez Resigns

January 3, 2024 9:24 amJanuary 4, 2024 11:49 am

Washoe County Reigstrar of Voters Jamie Rodriguez resigned yesterday after serving in the position for approximately two years. Rodriguez served in the position prior to the 2022 election after former Registrar Deanna Spikula resigned after an extended leave of absence due to alleged harassment and threats. Despite Spikula’s claims, the...

After Unanimous Vote, Segerblom And McCurdy Lead Clark County Commission

January 3, 2024 5:36 amJanuary 3, 2024 9:24 am

In a unanimous vote, Commissioner Tick Segerblom was selected as Chairman of the Clark County Commission. Commisioner William McCurdy II was unanimously selected as Vice Chair. The seven county commissioners are members of the Democratic party. https://twitter.com/WillMcCurdyII/status/1742350830769225788 Segerblom represents District E which includes a part of the City of Las...

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