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Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo’s housing bill and others have been introduced in Carson City; some are moving through — what’s in them, and will they pass?
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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Bishop Mueggenborg of the Reno Diocese speaks about the passing of Pope Francis and the process of selecting a new Pope. -
Two regional organizations are asking for community input to help shape the future of housing in the greater Lake Tahoe area. -
Fiore was set to be sentenced next month on her conviction of six counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Each count would have carried a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment. -
It would still be illegal to harm Mountain West species, such as jumping mice, migratory birds and desert tortoises, but their habitats may no longer be federally protected. -
The Nevada Senate has passed a bill aimed at reducing plastic pollution around Lake Tahoe. -
Nevada lawmakers concluded their business around 8 p.m. on Tuesday in Carson City after meeting another major deadline and passing suicide prevention, price gouging, and sex education legislation. It was the final day for bills to pass out of their first house of origin. -
A Native American law group has launched a free online resource to help tribal nations obtain legal information about their water rights. This comes at a time when tribes face increasing water challenges.
En Español
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En este episodio, Presidente Biden anuncia medidas de protección legal para cónyuges indocumentados de ciudadanos americanos, conoce al nuevo oficial del distrito de salud del norte de Nevada (NNPH) y más. -
En este episodio, el Republicano Sam Brown gana las primarias al Senado de Nevada, DACA cumple 12 años, nueva clínica rural tribal en Fallon. -
En este episodio, una experta local habla sobre el triunfo de Claudia Scheinbaum en México, la visita del primer caballero a Reno, y más.
Nevada State Government
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Nevada lawmakers reintroduced a bill to lower prescription drug costs on Wednesday afternoon in Carson City. The legislation would adopt the prices negotiated by Medicare federally for everyone in the state, regardless of insurance. -
Every two years, lawmakers and lobbyists from Las Vegas pack up their lives and move more than 400 miles to Carson City for the Nevada Legislative Session – and it’s a mad dash to find a place to live. -
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.
Lake Tahoe
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Two years into the pandemic, Reno-Tahoe is rebounding as a tourism destination. Now, the region is trying to attract more visitors by bringing in new special events and conventions. -
Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. -
Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021.Bus driver strike in Washoe Co. ends amid negotiationsBy Michelle BillmanThe…
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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.
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