by Spencer Wong, Nevada Policy Research Institute, March 8, 2023 The numbers speak for themselves: attendance at Nevada’s charter schools is up sharply in recent years, while enrollment at … [Read more...] about Charting the Future of Charter Schools
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Bill would allow minors to get contraceptives without parental consent
CARSON CITY — Minors could receive contraceptives without parental consent under a bill heard by lawmakers Thursday. Under Senate Bill 172, health care providers would be able to prescribe, dispense … [Read more...] about Bill would allow minors to get contraceptives without parental consent
DMV staffing issues affecting available appointments
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is experiencing staffing issues that are leading to a lack of available office appointments. The department’s Southern Nevada offices have 52 vacancies, with … [Read more...] about DMV staffing issues affecting available appointments
Another first: Horsford heads up Black caucus in Congress
Growing up in Las Vegas, Steven Horsford never dreamed he’d one day serve in Congress. To help his single mother and his three siblings, he started working at age 14 for a Pizza Hut during the day … [Read more...] about Another first: Horsford heads up Black caucus in Congress
North Las Vegas council could expand under bill
The North Las Vegas City Council could expand to seven members, under a bill introduced in the state Senate by a candidate who recently lost a bid for mayor. Senate Bill 184, introduced Wednesday by … [Read more...] about North Las Vegas council could expand under bill