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by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto on September 18, 2023
We’ve Just Taken the Next Step in Lowering Prescription Drug Costs
by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto on September 18, 2023
"Today, over 578,000 Nevadans across our state are enrolled in Medicare. Medicare has been critical to helping Americans over 65 access the medical care they need to retire with dignity." Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Nevada... Read full article
by U.S. Representative Steven Horsford on August 16, 2023
"In 2023, our rights, history, and culture are all under attack. 58 years after the signing of the Voting Rights Act, our democracy is being threatened from every angle." U.S. Representative Steven Horsford, representing Nevada's CD-4... Read full article
by Joseph C. Abraham on August 16, 2023
Bringing Life to a Desert
by Joseph C. Abraham on August 16, 2023
TAMEKA HENRY: Our intent is to improve access to locally grown produce, quality produce that's here right in the heart of 89106. We're in the middle of a food desert we're in the middle of a food swamp, there's lots of fresh food options...... Read full article
by Representative Steve Horsford on July 17, 2023
The recent legislative session in Carson City proved to be very successful for our state, with advancements in children’s issues, election law, health care, higher education, K-12 education, LGBTQ rights, and for our tribal nations. ... Read full article
by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto on July 17, 2023
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women have the highest maternal mortality rate in the United States at 69.9 deaths for every 100,000 live births in 2021.... Read full article
by Dianna Cooks on June 15, 2023
Troy Jackson's Journey as a Champion of Education
by Dianna Cooks on June 15, 2023
Troy Jackson’s transition from pro player to educational leader and now entrepreneurial owner of new expansion American Basketball Association (ABA) team, the Las Vegas Dream extends beyond his achievements on the basketball court.... Read full article
Newly sworn-in Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer Jalil Briley, a Las Vegas native, has overcome numerous challenges in his life, rising above adversity to make a positive impact on his community. ... Read full article
by U.S. Congressman Steven Horsford on April 15, 2023
On March 23, 2023, we marked the 13th Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), that landmark healthcare law that saved lives and made our communities healthier since President Obama signed it into law.... Read full article
by Dr. Sondra Cosgrove on February 1, 2023
Civic Engagement: The 2023 Legislative Session
by Dr. Sondra Cosgrove on February 1, 2023
Nevada’s state government includes executive, judicial, and legislative branches.  The Governor, his/her staff, and state agencies comprise the executive branch and our judges and justices oversee the judicial branch.... Read full article
by Christina Rebecca Thomas on February 1, 2023
2023 Nevada Veterans Legislative Summit
by Christina Rebecca Thomas on February 1, 2023
Veterans can get involved in the community through forums, lobbying, and advocacy by connecting to either organization. For decades NVDS has conducted veteran legislative forum to coordinate activities as well as advocate for the bills.... Read full article
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