Sex was a subject rarely mentioned in my childhood years of the 1950’s. It was not spoken of in public and especially not from the pulpit during a church sermon in Ireland! But I recently recalled a time when a young visiting priest broke all those rules. He plainly stated to all parishioners present: “You are living proof that your parents loved each other. You were conceived in love”
A UNLV law student is pushing to require companies selling feminine hygiene products in Nevada to list specific ingredients on the label that have been identified as carcinogenic, linked to neurotoxicity, toxic to reproductive organs or designated as a “priority pollutant” in Nevada water.
A bill initially designed to expand Medicaid to undocumented people in Nevada is being scaled back further, but advocates are still asking lawmakers to move forward with the bill.
As part of the latest settlement with major drug companies held liable for the ongoing opioid crisis, Attorney General Aaron Ford announced that Nevada will receive $151.9 million from CVS. That brings Nevada’s total recovery from lawsuits against opioid companies and their subsidiaries to “more than a half a billion dollars,” he said during a press conference in Carson City.
Legislative Democrats on Thursday presented their plan in a hearing to boost teacher salaries statewide with a bucket of $250 million in state dollars — though precisely how that money could be spent raised eyebrows among some school districts and teacher unions.
Senate Democrats have signaled they will move this week to consolidate two similar bills aiming to overhaul the state’s K-12 school discipline laws — setting up a potential showdown with Gov. Joe Lombardo’s office over yet another of his top legislative priorities.
The Biden administration says it has completed a court- ordered review that should ensure construction continues at a Nevada lithium mine, despite legal challenges brought by conservationists and tribal leaders. At the same time, in a broader response to recent U.S. court rulings that more strictly interpret a Civil War-era mining law, the Interior Department announced Tuesday it is taking steps to clarify mineral rights under the 1872 law to reflect the "realities of the 21st century."
Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed a trio of gun-control bills Wednesday, in what could be an early indication of how he'll respond to ambitious measures backed by the Democratic-controlled Legislature.
As soon as this week a significant sewer and water project could begin, according to city officials. If it does, it will cause some impacts to local traffic.
May is prime time for flying hot air balloons and the 11th Annual Winnemucca Balloon Festival (WBF) will take place May 19 through 21. Thirteen pilots will be flying this year in balloons of all different colors, shapes and sizes.
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments to inform the development of a programmatic environmental assessment (EA) that will cover a range of Special Recreation Permits (SRP) for Off-Highway Vehicle events in Nevada.
Nevada Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo sharpened his criticism of majority Democrats' alternatives to his budget priorities Wednesday, dismissing their proposals to fund more social safety nets as "feel-good" politics.
USDA’s World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB) publishes the monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. The report contains domestic and international supply and use forecasts for most crops and livestock products. USDA will update its monthly forecasts as more information about relevant supply and demand fundamentals becomes available.
The Pershing County Classroom Teachers Association would like to recognize Mrs. Eva Matuszyk as our 2023 Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Matuszyk is a positive example of tireless effort, extraordinary leadership and impactful teaching deemed worthy of this distinction. Her ability to change and adapt gracefully to the many challenges of the teaching profession does not go unnoticed. From the relationships she builds with her students to the lasting impact she will forever leave on their lives, her passion for and commitment to her students and craft are exemplary. Eva represents the very best in the teaching profession. Congratulations Eva, this honor is well deserved!
Nevada lawmakers signaled approval on Thursday for a major consolidation of its prison firefighting camps, signifying gaps in firefighting coverage for a state forestry division that relies heavily on labor from a declining prison population.