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On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the Third Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada ordered the June 2024 Primary Election for Fernley City Council Ward 5 and Stagecoach General Improvement District Trustees as void following a hearing on Friday afternoon to address errors on the Lyon County 2024 Primary Election ballots regarding the number of ca

Lyon County will hold a special election aftererrors were printed on ballots for some Lyon County residents.The Third Judicial District Court of the State of N

Lyon County will be holding a special election for two races after an error was discovered on the 2024 Primary Election ballot.

On the heels of Donald Trumps felony convictions Thursday, a civic-engagement organizer in Wisconsin says the court process that unfolded provides relief to those who worry about institutional norms holding strong during turbulent political times. The former president was found guilty on 34 felony counts related to his hush-money trial in New York. The case drew new attention to concerns that Trump and his supporters would try to undermine the legal process as he seeks to reclaim the White Hous...

Sunday marks 100 years since the United States granted citizenship to all Native Americans. North Dakota voices are observing the milestone, and highlighting the challenges that still exist. In 1924, whats now known as the Snyder Act was signed into law. ...

Nevadas early voting started this past weekend and will run through June seventh - with the June Primary Election taking place on Tuesday, June 11. Melody Judilla, deputy director of Silver State Voices, said she considers Nevada to be what she calls a "voter friendly state" - as it grants voters the option to either vote by mail or vote in-person at a physical polling location, something that isnt the case in every state. She contended that that Nevadas policymakers and el...

Ahead of the 2024 election, an undercurrent of Christian nationalism is lurking, GOP voters in North Dakota were recently polled about the dynamic between government policy and Christianity. The new poll from North Dakota News Cooperative found 71% of Republican voters in the state feel U.S. laws should be based on Christian values. ...

Workforce watchers project the country could face critical worker shortages in many of the skilled trades in coming years. The Nebraska Winnebago Tribe is taking a proactive approach to the issue. Its apprenticeship program helps high school juniors and seniors learn skills while helping the community build its skilled workforce. ...

Native American tribes in Nevada are calling for designation of a new national monument in east central Nevada. They say Bahsahwahbee, commonly known as Swamp Cedars in White Pine County, holds cultural and spiritual significance for tribal nations. Alvin Marques, chairman of the Ely Shoshone Tribe, explained Bahsahwahbee was a place of religious gatherings, healing ceremonies and celebrations, which made it a target for settlers who expanded into Indigenous "Newe territories&quot...

Native American tribes in Nevada are calling for designation of a new national monument within the National Park System in east central Nevada. They say Bahsahwahbee, commonly known as Swamp Cedars in White Pine County, holds cultural and spiritual significance for tribal nations. Alvin Marques, chairman of the Ely Shoshone Tribe, explained Bahsahwahbee was a place of religious gatherings, healing ceremonies and celebrations, which made it a target for settlers who expanded into Indigenous &am...