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Nevada Democrats aim to block Nellis bombing range expansion

Nevada Democrats aim to block Nellis bombing range expansion

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak said he is backing Nevada’s Democratic congressional delegation, which is opposing a military effort to widen the boundaries of a vast U.S. Air Force bombing range into a national wildlife refuge. Sisolak joined Reps. Dina Titus, Steven Horsford and Susie Lee on Thursday […]

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Governors face competing voices as reported virus cases rise

Governors face competing voices as reported virus cases rise

LAS VEGAS (AP) — As Nevada prepared to start reopening parts of its economy last month, a team of medical experts recommended to Gov. Steve Sisolak that he require people wear masks in public to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. The governor promoted masks but resisted making them […]

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Governor declares emergency after big Nevada quake May 15

Governor declares emergency after big Nevada quake May 15

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak has declared a state of emergency after Nevada’s biggest earthquake in 65 years caused significant damage last week to three U.S. highways, including the major route connecting Reno to Las Vegas. Sisolak said his declaration late Thursday will make the state eligible for […]

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Governor: Nevada nowhere close to easing virus restrictions

Governor: Nevada nowhere close to easing virus restrictions

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak said the state is nowhere near ready to begin reopening parts of its shuttered economy due to the coronavirus and is working to address a deluge of residents trying to get unemployment benefits. The Democratic governor said in a Tuesday night news […]

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Governor calls up most ever National Guard members for virus

Governor calls up most ever National Guard members for virus

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak is activating 700 additional National Guard members to help respond to the coronavirus outbreak, state officials announced Tuesday. The personnel will join 106 soldiers and airmen already helping to manage donations and distribution operations in Las Vegas and Reno. The activation […]

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Governors weigh health care plans as they await court ruling

Governors weigh health care plans as they await court ruling

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — As they gather at a conference in Utah, governors from around the U.S. are starting to think about what they will do if an appeals court upholds a lower court ruling overturning President Obama’s signature health care law. More than 20 million Americans would be […]

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