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Bees, butterflies and other insects are not considered wildlife in many Western states, including some in the Mountain West. That can affect bugs – and humans.
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Lawmakers unveiled a proposed bill on Thursday that would expand access to health care for all, regardless of immigration status.
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During the Nevada Assembly Committee on Education meeting on Thursday, lawmakers heard presentations on two bills that would give districts more latitude in student discipline.
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During Tuesday’s Washoe County School District Board of Trustees meeting, members of the public criticized the district’s handling of student behavior and discipline.
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A new report shows public land conservation lagged in some Western states over the past decade, but the number of acres protected in the Mountain West varies widely by state.
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A bill introduced to the Nevada Legislature would allow students in public schools to wear cultural or religious regalia at graduation ceremonies.
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A public memorial service was held on March 8 to remember the victims of the Care Flight plane crash.
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Environmental justice bills on protecting outdoor workers, water as a constitutional right in NevadaThe Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition celebrated its first lobbying day at the state legislature in Carson City on Monday. The group held a press conference about climate change-related bills they’re supporting during the 2023 Nevada Legislative Session.
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Last summer, the nation got a new three-digit suicide prevention number: 988. A new analysis found the in-state answer rates so far vary widely, especially in the Mountain West.
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Starship Technologies utilizes robots to make food deliveries on numerous college campuses in the U.S., including the University of Nevada, Reno, and one thing is certain — they sure turn a lot of heads when rolling around campus.