Nevada interim judiciary hears complaints about prison tablet costs and accessibility as NDOC defends rollout Families, advocates and task forces told the interim Judiciary Committee that prison tablets and associated call/text fees are creating financial and access barriers for families; Department of Corrections cited changing federal rules, contract limits and pending FCC guidance as reasons the state has not yet secured bulk pricing or revenue projections.

Nevada families are facing skyrocketing fees and accessibility issues with the new prison tablet program, leaving many advocates demanding urgent legislative action.

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Nevada Senate creates Silver State General Assistance Program to respond to emergencies The Senate unanimously passed SB3 on a voice vote, creating the Silver State General Assistance Program to allow the governor and the interim finance committee to direct state general fund balances for immediate assistance in extraordinary circumstances, including food security. An amendment deleting specified appropriations was adopted first.

Nevada just took a major step by unanimously passing a bill to create the Silver State General Assistance Program, aimed at providing immediate support to families in extraordinary circumstances!

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Senator Cannizzaro addresses healthcare, energy, and food security challenges for Nevadans Senator Cannizzaro warns that HR 1 threatens Nevada's healthcare, energy, and food security.

Senator Cannizzaro raises alarms about the proposed "One, Big, Beautiful Bill," warning it could jeopardize healthcare access, increase energy costs, and threaten food security for vulnerable Nevadans.

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Nevada Senate passes bill for family Medicaid reimbursement for personal care services Senate Bill 185 allows family reimbursement for Medicaid personal care services for minors.

Nevada just took a monumental step by passing Senate Bill 185, allowing families to receive reimbursement for essential Medicaid personal care services for minors.

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North Las Vegas supports AB441 to protect Nevada taxpayer funds North Las Vegas officials voice support for AB441 aimed at safeguarding taxpayer grants.

A new bill in Nevada aims to keep educational funding local, ensuring that taxpayer benefits go directly to Nevada families instead of out-of-state corporations.

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Nevada Senate supports SB 138 for Medicaid coverage of NICU babies Senate Bill 138 aims to ease medical debt for families with NICU infants through Medicaid eligibility.

Nevada's Senate is pushing forward a groundbreaking bill that promises to lift the financial burden from families of newborns needing NICU care by offering immediate Medicaid coverage at birth.

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Senator Steinbeck introduces Senate Bill 372 to protect parents seeking mental health care for children Senate Bill 372 aims to provide legal protections for parents addressing children's behavioral health issues.

Nevada's Senate is taking a bold step to protect parents seeking mental health treatment for their children, tackling the stigma and legal fears that often accompany these crucial decisions.

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Clark County officials discuss parental support bill amid mixed testimonies Clark County's Joanna Jacob urges further collaboration on a parental support bill.

A proposed bill in Nevada could reshape how families seek clinical care for their children, but its future hinges on collaborative efforts amid mixed reactions.

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Senator John Steinbeck introduces legislative reform for parents of mentally ill children Bill 372 offers protections for parents seeking mental health care for children in Nevada.

Senate Bill 372 promises to change the game for Nevada families battling the stigma of seeking mental health care for their children—could this be the lifeline they've been waiting for?

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Parents testify against harmful reunification therapy at SB 275 hearing Parents share traumatic experiences with abuses and wrongful custody linked to reunification therapy.

Emotional testimonies at the Nevada Senate hearing reveal the heart-wrenching struggles of families caught in custody battles, exposing a system that prioritizes reunification over children's safety.

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Family Law Attorney Shelly Cooley critiques SB 275 at Senate Judiciary Committee meeting Cooley raises concerns over provisions in SB 275 impacting child custody and domestic violence cases.

A heated debate is unfolding in Nevada as experts warn that proposed family law amendments could jeopardize the safety of children in custody disputes.

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#AB398 tackles Nevada's teacher shortage by giving more pay to public school teachers in hard-to-fill positions. Our students deserve the best 📚qualified teacher in their classroom.

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💊 AB259, introduced by Assemblymember Considine, aims to lower 💰 costs on certain life-saving medications because no one should have to choose between their health and their finances.

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Patients deserve transparency, not surprise bills! 🏥💰

AB 343 ensures hospitals disclose pricing upfront—because healthcare should be clear, fair, and honest.

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Today, I teamed up with NBA veteran Michael Kidd-Gilcrest to present AB169 which would ensure insurance coverage for childhood speech therapy for children with stutters.

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More than 1 in 4 Nevadans rely on Medicaid. Now, Donald Trump is backing a House Republican plan to slash it, threatening healthcare for hundreds of thousands—all to hand out tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations.

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Nevada approves $10 million to expand kinship care program for opioid-affected families Nevada allocates funds to expand kinship care eligibility for families impacted by opioids.

Nevada is set to transform its kinship care program, opening doors for more families impacted by the opioid crisis to receive crucial support.

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#NV #FamilySupport #KinshipCare #OpioidCrisis #NevadaFamilies #CitizenPortal

Assembly Committee Advances AB 204 to Protect Nevada Families from Medical Debt Committee members support AB 204 to ban aggressive medical debt collection practices.

Nevada is taking a stand against crushing medical debt by advancing a groundbreaking bill aimed at protecting families from aggressive collection tactics.

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#NV #MedicalDebtReform #FinancialStability #PatientProtection #NevadaFamilies #CitizenPortal

Assembly Bill 198 advances as families seek safety measures for bounce houses Families express support for Assembly Bill 198 to enhance safety standards for bounce houses.

Families are rallying behind Assembly Bill 198, sharing heart-wrenching stories to push for stronger safety regulations on bounce houses.

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#NV #PublicSafety #CivicAccountability #AccessibilityInclusion #NevadaFamilies #CitizenPortal

School Board Considers Calendar Changes Amid Community Concerns Over Rural Impact School calendar changes spark community debate over impacts on families, sports, and ranching operations.

Elko County School District's proposed calendar changes are stirring heated debates, especially on how they could disrupt ranching families' crucial contributions during peak seasons.

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