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AB175: Building on Reform and Seizing the Moment for Educational Transformation in Clark County

April 25, 2024 8:16 amApril 25, 2024 3:32 pm

The recent resignation of Dr. Jara from the Clark County School District (CCSD) marks a pivotal moment for our community, poised for transformative change as envisioned by Assembly Bill 175 (AB175). As the representative for Nevada’s 19th Assembly District, I am committed to addressing our education system’s longstanding deficiencies, continuing...

OPINION: Sen Rosen Continues to Play Political Games With Our Southern Border

April 19, 2024 12:47 pmApril 19, 2024 2:13 pm

Sadly, but unsurprisingly, Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen has remained mostly silent as the Senate dismisses the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas. In February, Mayorkas became the first cabinet secretary to be impeached since 1876 when it was discovered that he purposefully and strategically refused to...

Opinion: Fair Maps Nevada Ballot Initiative Would Provide Fairness to Legislative Redistricting

April 15, 2024 3:26 pmApril 22, 2024 1:25 pm

As an optometrist, one of my primary goals is to help people see more clearly. The primary goal of this article is to help people see more clearly when it comes to the importance of an upcoming ruling from the Nevada Supreme Court where they are considering an appeal that...

Opinion: Why Am I Running For School Board

April 8, 2024 2:33 pm

There are a handful of reasons why I’m running for the Washoe County School Board (WCSD). I’m running because the WCSD School Board’s lack of transparency in their meetings is hiding our schools’ failures from the public. School Board meetings are held at times when most working parents cannot attend...

High Drug Prices: Are Pharmacy Benefit Managers Part of the Problem or a Potential Solution?

April 5, 2024 12:42 pm

The rising costs of prescription drugs plagues Nevada residents and Americans across the nation. Understandably, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) often find themselves in the crosshairs. But are they the primary villains in our healthcare system’s drug pricing monopoly, or could they offer some solutions, given the right circumstances? Understanding PBMs:...

OPINION: Don’t Let Federal Regulators Take Away Nevada’s Unique Insurance Options

April 4, 2024 12:04 pmApril 4, 2024 2:50 pm

Nevadans know better than most how our everyday lives are affected by climate change. From the desert to the mountains, our communities face rising temperatures, drought, and extreme weather events that will drastically change the way we live if not seriously addressed. Policymakers must focus on confronting these challenges while...

OPINION: Proposal to Reduce the Cost of Prescription Drugs Is Misguided

March 15, 2024 11:11 amMarch 16, 2024 12:54 pm

Once again, a misguided proposal aimed to reduce the cost of prescription drugs, would not only fail to reduce prices, but would erode an Act of Congress enacted in 1980. The United States has played a pivotal role in spearheading drug discovery efforts, which have been instrumental in achieving remarkable...