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by Stephanie Wheatley on October 6, 2023
Clark County Looking to Fill 2-Week Expedited Foster Care Training Program
by Stephanie Wheatley on October 6, 2023
"The Clark County Department of Family Services is hosting a 2-week expedited foster care training program. There is still time to sign up for the classes this year to ensure all children are in a home for the holidays." Stephanie Wheatley... Read full article
by Chandra Hayslett on October 5, 2023
TOMORROW: Joint Center and NORC at the University of Chicago discuss Congressional Priorities
by Chandra Hayslett on October 5, 2023
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and NORC at the University of Chicago will go live on Instagram to provide an overview for “Building a More Inclusive Agenda: A Survey of Congressional Priorities Across Race.... Read full article
by Sophia Lee, Media Contact on October 5, 2023
Petitioners Ask Ohio Supreme Court to Reject Latest Legislative Maps for Partisan Gerrymandering
by Sophia Lee, Media Contact on October 5, 2023
"Today the petitioners in Ohio Organizing Collaborative v. Ohio Redistricting Commission filed objections to the latest legislative maps adopted by the Ohio Redistricting Commission." - Sophia Lee, Media Contact | Brennan Center for Justice... Read full article
by Wonswayla Mackey on September 19, 2023
A spotlight on foster care in Clark County
by Wonswayla Mackey on September 19, 2023
"Welcome to the Department of Family Services (DFS). Our mission is protecting children from abuse and neglect by partnering with our community to build safe, nurturing and stable families, to support family preservation..." -Wonswayla Mackey... Read full article
by Joseph C. Abraham on September 19, 2023
Fueling Creativity in North Las Vegas: The Gas Station Studios
by Joseph C. Abraham on September 19, 2023
A hidden gem in plain sight lies on Losee road’s industrial corridor; The Gas Station Studios may not have anything to do with cars, but it has everything to do with driving local talent and production to new heights.... Read full article
by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto on September 18, 2023
We’ve Just Taken the Next Step in Lowering Prescription Drug Costs
by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto on September 18, 2023
"Today, over 578,000 Nevadans across our state are enrolled in Medicare. Medicare has been critical to helping Americans over 65 access the medical care they need to retire with dignity." Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Nevada... Read full article
by Richard A. Mueller on September 6, 2023
Clark County’s Public Art Office Celebrates Culture with ‘Nuestra Gente’ by Rick Ramirez
by Richard A. Mueller on September 6, 2023
Rick Ramirez Ledesma captivates audiences with his solo exhibition, "Nuestra Gente" (Our People). The exhibition is showing at the Pearson Community Center, 1625 W Carey Ave, North Las Vegas, until October 6. ... Read full article
by U.S. Representative Steven Horsford on August 16, 2023
"In 2023, our rights, history, and culture are all under attack. 58 years after the signing of the Voting Rights Act, our democracy is being threatened from every angle." U.S. Representative Steven Horsford, representing Nevada's CD-4... Read full article
by Kelcey A. West, MDIV on August 16, 2023
I’m Too Smart To Be Acting This Foolish!
by Kelcey A. West, MDIV on August 16, 2023
A 2019 article by ExploringYourMind.com titled Music Can Affect the Way You Think discussed the theory that music is known to stimulate the limbic system in our brains, which is the part of the brain in charge of responding to outside stimuli...... Read full article
by Latoya Holman on August 16, 2023
Honoring Black Girl Magic
by Latoya Holman on August 16, 2023
"The Public Education Foundation’s mission is to partner with the community and the Clark County School District to meet immediate, critical education needs that will strengthen our public schools." Latoya Holman... Read full article
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