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Tenant protections addressing hidden fees, rental applications move forward at the legislature
Amid skyrocketing rents, which have increased between 20% and 30% in parts of the state since 2020, legislators have been pressed to find solutions to address rampant housing insecurity.
May 1, 2023
ACLU NEVADA STATEMENT ON AB282 FLOOR VOTE
LAS VEGAS — The ACLU of Nevada on Tuesday released the following statement following the Assembly floor vote approving Assembly Bill 282. AB282 proposes to ensure that long-term substitute teachers have access to health insurance.
ACLU NEVADA STATEMENT ON AJR8 FLOOR VOTE
LAS VEGAS — The ACLU of Nevada on Monday released the following statement following the Assembly's vote to approve Assembly Joint Resolution 8. AJR8 proposes to urge the U.S. Congress on behalf of the state of Nevada to deschedule cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance.
Advocates push for housing justice at the Capitol
Nevada is experiencing a growing housing and economic crisis, and community groups and advocates are taking the fight to the Legislature with the goal of ensuring all Nevadans have access to reliable housing and resources.
Health care stipends for long-term substitute teachers passed out of committee
Nevada school districts would have to provide at least a $450 monthly health care coverage stipend for long-term substitute teachers who are hired for 30 or more consecutive days under a bill that passed out of a legislative panel Thursday.