RENO — The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office leased 10 parcels totaling 19,954 acres for $295,309 in total receipts for its quarterly oil and gas lease sale. The combined bonus bids and rentals from the lease will be distributed between the federal government and the State of Nevada. Oil and gas lease sales support domestic energy production and American energy independence, while contributing to the nation’s economic and military security. Consistent with Executive Order 14154, “Unleashing American Energy,” the BLM’s lease sales help meet the energy needs of U.S. citizens and solidify the nation as a global energy leader long into the future.
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CARSON CITY — Over 50 Nevadans joined state legislators, Chispa Nevada, and the Nevada Conservation League (NCL) advocated for policies that lower energy costs, expand access to outdoor education opportunities, and protect our wildlife, public lands, and the outdoor recreation economy at Conservation Lobby Day. As more and more Nevadans are burdened with increasingly high energy bills, leaders in conservation and at the state legislature are working to create policies that hold utility monopolies accountable and make local, cheap, and clean energy accessible to all.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic officials in 19 states filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's attempt to reshape elections across the U.S., calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states' clear authority to run their own elections. Thursday's lawsuit is the fourth against the executive order issued just a week ago. It seeks to block key aspects of it, including new requirements that people provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a demand that all mail ballots be received by Election Day. “The President has no power to do any of this,” the state attorneys general wrote in court documents. “The Elections EO is unconstitutional, antidemocratic, and un-American.”
Nevada nonprofits face an unprecedented level of uncertainty amid potential federal funding cuts, but a bill in the Legislature could help their bottom lines. Here’s what you need to know: AB254, sponsored by Assm. Erica Mosca (D-Las Vegas), would establish a nonprofit grant program in the state’s Office of Federal Assistance, which is housed in the governor’s office. The bill itself doesn't allocate any money, but creates an account to accept donations that would then be funneled to nonprofits applying for merit-based grants.
When Gov. Joe Lombardo delivered his State of the State speech in January, he talked about open zoning — the policy of allowing students to attend a school other than the one they are assigned, or zoned for, based on their address. It’s a concept that exists with some limitations across the state already, and has proponents on both sides of the aisle. But skeptics have also raised concerns about transparency, how practical it is for students to choose a different school they can’t walk to and whether it detracts from the broader goals of ensuring all schools offer a high quality education.
Nevada's long-dormant law requiring minors to give parental notification before undergoing an abortion will go into effect at the end of the month, after a federal judge lifted an injunction that prevented the law from ever being enforced. U.S. District Court Judge Anne Traum ruled that the new policy will take effect April 30. Nevada has had a law since 1985 requiring parental notification — or judicial bypass of the notification requirement — for physicians to perform abortions on minors. But the law has never been enforced because federal courts enjoined it before it took effect. Planned Parenthood of Washoe County sued to stop the law, saying it was not compliant with Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court case guaranteeing the federal right to an abortion.
LAKE TAHOE — The snow is already melting in the Lake Tahoe region and the end of winter gives way to a busy spring for wildlife in the area. Bears that have been in winter dens are emerging, and they are hungry! In the fall, black bears went through hyperphagia, which is an increase in feeding activity (consuming about 25,000 calories a day) driven by their need to bulk up before winter.
Nevada has become the latest state to curtail the participation of transgender athletes in school sports after the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) reversed a 2014 policy that allowed transgender students in high schools to play for teams that align with their gender identity. In a near-unanimous vote on Tuesday, the group’s board — a group including parents, principals and athletic directors that governs athletics at more than 120 high schools in Nevada — passed a new policy that limits students to playing sports that align with the sex listed on their “unaltered original birth certificate.” It also scheduled an emergency meeting in May to discuss implementation.
WINNEMUCCA — Humboldt General Hospital (HGH) is committed to providing quality healthcare that is both accessible and affordable for our community. On April 1, HGH implemented a sliding fee scale for office visits within its Rural Health Clinics. This new program is designed to assist patients who may face financial barriers to care, ensuring they receive the medical attention they need. The Sliding Fee Scale applies to visits at the following clinics:
Another legislative session brings another swing at reforming Nevada’s seemingly untouchable property tax structure. Among this year’s proposals: Letting voters in 2028 decide whether the taxable value of property should reset when a home is sold. Currently, it does not, meaning the benefits of a depreciation factor and abatements used when calculating property tax stays with a home after it is sold to a new owner, according to Nevada Current.
Winnemucca businesses are getting a boost, and shoppers have a chance to cash in big with the launch of the "Heart of the Mucc" initiative. Designed to support downtown businesses affected by the ongoing beautification project, this 12-week campaign is all about rallying the community, rewarding shoppers, and celebrating the heart of the town. Starting immediately and running through June 20, "Heart of the Mucc" promises a flurry of promotions, raffles, and giveaways to encourage locals to shop, explore, and engage with the downtown scene. Shoppers can grab a free raffle ticket just by stopping into participating businesses—no purchase required. But for those who love to shop local, each purchase earns bonus tickets and a greater chance at snagging one of the impressive weekly raffle baskets, valued between $250 and $500.