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Nevada Assemblywoman Sarah Peters: A Beacon Of LGBTQ+ Empowerment

In 2019, Nevada Assemblywoman Sarah Peters faced a pivotal decision as she prepared to take office for her first term. Known for her vibrant purple hair, tattoos, and piercings, Peters grappled with whether to alter her appearance to conform to the perceived norms of public office. However, for her, it was more than a...

Uncertainty Surrounds Oakland Athletics’ Move to Las Vegas as Nevada Legislature Ends

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The Legislative Hurdles The Nevada Legislature recently concluded its four-month session without reaching a consensus on several high-profile proposals, including the potential move of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas. The failure to pass a significant budget bill has cast a shadow over the future of the proposed stadium and the team's relocation. The bill,...

Advocates Unite: Expanding Medicaid Access in Nevada

Without the free cancer screening, it is likely that Emperatriz Alvarez would not have survived. For the past three decades, Alvarez has been a Las Vegas resident in the US and cannot obtain health insurance, so she depends on clinics that provide services for low or no charge. When it came to caring for Alvarez's...

Nevada Senator Rosen To Introduce Legislation Against Cyber Threats

Senator Jacky Rosen of Nevada is introducing the Cyber Ready Workforce Act, a bill that looks to tackle the growing cyberattacks against the US. Rosen will introduce it with Senator Marsha Blackburn, and it would direct America’s Labor Department to give grants to raise access to a registered apprenticeship program in cybersecurity. Representatives Brian...