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Inmates claim Las Vegas prison is rife with inhumane conditions

Behind the barbed wire and concrete walls, Margaret Rudin claims systemic abuse at the hands of prison guards and medical staff, including a botched eye surgery that seriously impaired her vision.

Nevada lawmakers lay out plans for 2019 health bills

Legislators bemoaned the gaps in Nevada’s health care system, but didn’t present specific plans for a fix at a panel discussion in Las Vegas on Friday.

Nevada treasurer Schwartz touts accomplishments in office

Outgoing Nevada Treasurer Dan Schwartz will leave office with whopping gains in state investments and returns, but the outspoken Republican warned his successor of looming debts — including the “unrealistic” Raiders stadium.

US, Nevada rates of kids without health insurance increase

After hitting all-time low of 4.7 percent in 2016, the rate of uninsured children nationwide ticked back up for the first time in a decade in 2017 to 5 percent, a report by Georgetown University shows. Nevada’s rate climbed to 8 percent.

McConnell pays tribute to Nevada’s Sen. Dean Heller

Nevada’s Sen. Dean Heller was recognized for his public service on Thursday by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who spoke about the Republican lawmaker’s legislative record and achievements during two terms in office.

Bobby Kennedy Jr. helps launch Las Vegas water nonprofit

Bobby Kennedy Jr., a longtime environmentalist and son of former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, stopped in Las Vegas on Tuesday to launch a new organization dedicated to protecting one of nature’s most vital resources — water.

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