CARSON CITY – The state’s $2.7 billion share of American Rescue Plan funds to respond to COVID-19 pandemic impacts is officially in the bank following action Tuesday by a legislative committee. The … [Read more...] about Yes, please! State accepts $2.7B in federal COVID relief
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GOP blocks Democratic voting rights bill in US Senate
WASHINGTON — A sweeping voting rights bill supported by Democrats was blocked Tuesday by Senate Republicans — setting up a battle as progressive lawmakers call for elimination of the legislative … [Read more...] about GOP blocks Democratic voting rights bill in US Senate
Future of U.S. Healthcare May Be Playing Out in Nevada
State Democratic lawmakers move ahead with public-option plans aimed at cutting costs for consumers; Republicans and industry groups call it overreach By Stephanie Armour and Jim Carlton| … [Read more...] about Future of U.S. Healthcare May Be Playing Out in Nevada
Voter I.D. constitutional amendment proposed in Pennsylvania
by Christen Smith, The Center Square | June 14, 2021 05:00 PM A pair of Pennsylvania lawmakers said Friday that state residents themselves should decide the stringency of the state’s voter … [Read more...] about Voter I.D. constitutional amendment proposed in Pennsylvania
It’s a Win! Senators go to Bat for Nevadans
Nevadans owe state Republican Senators a debt of gratitude. In case you missed it, last month the state’s Supreme Court ruled the power grab by democrats during the 2019 legislative session was … [Read more...] about It’s a Win! Senators go to Bat for Nevadans