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The White House is planning to release a proposal that would claw back already approved public media funding. If Congress agrees, local public stations — including KUNR Public Radio — could lose critical support immediately.
These cuts put at risk the programs, reporting, and community outreach that make local public media a trusted part of Americans’ daily life.
These cuts put at risk the programs, reporting, and community outreach that make local public media a trusted part of Americans’ daily life.
Recent News
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The Conservation in the West poll asks voters across the region about a wide range of environmental and policy topics. For 15 years, the Colorado College-run opinion survey has found strong support for conservation on public lands. -
At least 95% of community members need to be vaccinated to protect against the virus. That number is a lot lower in some western states. -
Record numbers of visitors came to national parks last year, and many of those sites were in the Mountain West. But staffing cuts and potential reductions have some advocates worried for the future. -
Wyoming is the latest state to let electric companies off the hook if they create a wildfire mitigation plan. But homeowners can still sue if utilities fail to follow those plans. -
Catholic Charities is adjusting the hours of four food pantries in the Reno area. The change, which took effect on March 10, will provide additional access to resources for clients. -
A Northern Nevada lawmaker is advocating to expand paid family and medical leave to more workers in the state. The bill was introduced in Carson City on Monday. -
As the Trump administration tries to cut down on spending, some small biotech companies in the Mountain West are getting caught in the crosshairs.
En Español
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En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de cuáles legislaciones pasaron a la próxima etapa, líderes católicos locales reaccionan a la muerte del Papa Francisco. -
En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de una legislación que haría más fácil deshacerse de los vehículos abandonados de la propiedad pública y privada.
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En este episodio de Al Aire con KUNR, la reportera Maria Palma informa acerca de la REAL ID, los recortes federales para Nevada Humanities y más.
Nevada State Government
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A national report shows Nevada has one of the highest percentages of moms with children under 18 serving in the state legislature. However, that number still doesn’t fully represent Nevada’s population. -
Graduate assistants across Nevada universities are ramping up efforts to unionize, citing low pay, unsafe working conditions, and a lack of workplace protections as barriers to their success. -
Gov. Joe Lombardo presented his state of the state Wednesday outlining his agenda for the 83rd legislative session which begins Feb. 3.Lombardo provided an update on the executive budget and his priorities — which include housing, healthcare, education, public safety, economic policy and election process.
Lake Tahoe
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Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021.Justice Department awards $1.2 million for Nevada police trainingBy Noah… -
KUNR Today: Amodei still weighing run for Nevada governor, Dragonfly species rediscovered near TahoeHere are the local news headlines for the morning of Monday, Oct. 11, 2021.Amodei ‘torn’ between gubernatorial bid and possibly serving in GOP majority,… -
Here are the local news headlines for Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.Nearly 300 affordable and workforce housing units open in North Lake Tahoe areaBy Lucia…
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