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May’s episode of Purple Politics Nevada with host Lucia Starbuck features Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, who talks about his price-fixing legislation and the lawsuits he filed to challenge President Donald Trump.
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We are honored to announce one more way our community can protect KUNR’s future: A $50,000 challenge grant thanks to the generosity of the Greg Nelson Trust. That means over the next few weeks, you can double any gift made to KUNR Public Radio or KNCJ Nevada Classical and Jazz until we raise $50,000!
Recent News
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Poll finds two-thirds of Americans support clean energy transition, but there’s a rural-urban divideAbout 1 in 3 Americans thinks global warming is a growing problem, but that sentiment isn’t as strong in some less urban Mountain West states, such as Wyoming and Utah. -
The announcement comes as many cities and rural communities across the Mountain West struggle with housing affordability. About half the land in the West is owned by the federal government. -
Lease to Locals housing initiative launches in North Lake Tahoe to address housing vacancy rates and the ongoing housing crisis in the Truckee-Tahoe region. -
The debate over whether to keep federal protections for grizzlies is “deeply laden in values,” according to one expert. -
Dozens of people gathered in a snowstorm in Carson City on Friday afternoon to protest how President Donald Trump’s policies are impacting veterans. -
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Medicaid recipients’ right to choose their healthcare providers, including Planned Parenthood.AG Ford emphasized that Medicaid exists to help vulnerable populations access safe and quality healthcare. In Nevada, approximately 791,000 residents rely on Medicaid, and he believes they should have the freedom to make their own medical decisions without government interference. -
SB182: Healthcare lobbyists push back against bill aimed to improve hospitals for staff and patientsNevada’s SB182 aims to mandate nurse staffing ratios to improve patient care and working conditions. At a heated legislative hearing, lawmakers debated its impact, with hospitals warning of unintended consequences.
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En Español
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La ciudad de Reno y Salud Pública del Norte de Nevada (NNPH) organizaron un foro público sobre permisos de venta ambulante el 22 de febrero. -
La radio pública KUNR se enorgullece de anunciar el lanzamiento de Al Aire, el primer segmento de noticias en español de la emisora. -
El Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe pondrá en marcha cambios radicales en su programa de transporte a partir del 20 de febrero.
Nevada State Government
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Two Nevada lawmakers are teaming up on a bipartisan bill to prevent suicide by gun. -
Lawmakers recently heard AB460, a bill aimed at preventing children from being left in legal uncertainty if their parents are unexpectedly detained by immigration and have not established any guardianship safeguards. -
Young people are taking their learning outdoors due to grant funding approved by the Nevada legislature. It’s been transformative for some high school students.
Lake Tahoe
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The City of South Lake Tahoe is launching a major round of improvements. Over $120 million will go toward 39 capital projects starting this summer. -
A major road project has started in Stateline. The Kahle Drive Complete Streets Project will improve safety, water quality, and access to nature. -
Nestled among the pines of Incline Village, the Classical Tahoe Festival is back this summer, bringing world-class symphonic music to Lake Tahoe.
Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck follows Nevada politics and the 2025 state legislative session. Tune in on the third Friday of each month at 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., as well as the following Sunday at 4 p.m.
Mountain West News
Este resumen de las noticias de la semana se emite en la radio todos los viernes a las 6:45 a.m. y a las 5:44 p.m. y domingos a las 3:01 p.m. en 88.7 FM en el área de Reno. Haga clic aquí para aprender más y escuchar el episodio más reciente.
Join us on Fridays at 6:45 a.m. and 5:44 p.m. and Sundays at 3:01 p.m. for a recap of the week's most important news stories in Spanish. Tune in to 88.7 FM in the Reno area, or click here to learn more and listen to the latest episode.
Join us on Fridays at 6:45 a.m. and 5:44 p.m. and Sundays at 3:01 p.m. for a recap of the week's most important news stories in Spanish. Tune in to 88.7 FM in the Reno area, or click here to learn more and listen to the latest episode.
NPR News
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