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The Nevada Independent: Indy Environment: First-of-its-kind report reveals heat’s stark toll on Nevadans’ health

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There were 28 percent more visits to emergency rooms this summer than there were during the summer of 2023, according to a first-of-its-kind report issued by the Office of State Epidemiology. Members of Nevada’s federal delegation have taken steps to address heat. Earlier this year, Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced back-to-back bills — Rosen with legislation to expand funding to allow extreme heat to qualify as a major disaster, and Titus with a bill to expand extreme heat mitigation measures.

KLAS: $10 million EPA grant will help Las Vegas homes leave septic tanks, connect to sewer

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Water officials in Southern Nevada can’t resist a good recycling program — no matter how disgusting it might seem on the surface. A $10 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will pay for property owners — at no cost — to stop using septic tanks and get connected to the valley’s sewer system. In the long run, that means millions of gallons of water can be recycled…

Rep. Dina Titus Applauds Decision to Allow Non-stop Service by Southwest Airlines between Washington, D.C. and Las Vegas

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Congresswoman Dina Titus today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation approved Southwest Airlines’ application to provide non-stop service from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Harry Reid International Airport:  “The U.S. Department of Transportation decision to approve Southwest Airline’s application for service between Harry Reid…

Las Vegas Sun: Health secretary touts improvements to Medicare at UNLV town hall

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Because of the high drug prices, Mario Berlanga has had to skip or ration doses of life-saving medicine. Berlanga, 63, who lives with diabetes, said he spends $800 for a two-month supply of just one drug — even with his private insurance. “I need it if I want to live,” Berlanga said. “So you get it, but you have to stretch it.” Skimping doses of crucial medication is not unique to…

Las Vegas Sun: Nevada Congresswoman speaks on gambling as now a national interest

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Titus gave an update on gambling’s place in Washington with Chris Cylke, the American Gaming Association’s senior vice president of government relations, today at the Global Gaming Expo. With sports betting legalized in 38 states and most states having a casino, Titus said gaming has gone from a niche Nevada-centric issue to something cared about nationally.