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UNR President Brian Sandoval gave an update on the status of UndocuPack and the university’s progress in applying for Hispanic-Serving Institution designation.
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A proposal to build one of the largest solar projects in the U.S. has been abruptly halted by the Trump administration — a move critics say undermines the nation’s renewable energy transition.
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Reno Municipal Court officials cited low success rate in decision to end program focused on connecting unhoused defendants with services.
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University president rejected allegations that his institution used federal funds to “promote illegal immigration.”
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The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating UNR’s UndocuPack office over concerns it may violate federal law, prompting the university to review the program.
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Charlie Kirk, a right-wing political activist and founder of Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after being shot in the neck during his speaking event at Utah Valley University.
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The conservative youth organization Turning Point USA says its CEO and co-founder, Charlie Kirk, has been shot during an event at a college in Utah, where Kirk was scheduled to speak on Wednesday.
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A new report shows the Mountain West needs to prepare for data centers, which are expected to demand massive amounts of energy and water. Experts say communities should adopt policies that prevent energy bills from rising and water supplies from shrinking.
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A new report shows many states won’t have enough money to keep major roads and bridges in good repair over the next decade. Some states in the Mountain West are not immune to the problem, while others are ahead of the curve.
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Public radio and television stations in rural areas may soon be contending with big cuts. President Trump is expected to sign a so-called “rescissions” measure from Congress that will take back $1.1 billion in funds previously allocated to support the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps fund NPR, PBS and member stations.
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The city laid off more than a dozen employees to help balance the budget in June. Now, the city is confirming that two of them will keep their jobs.
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The Trump administration’s proposed budget bill would cut funding to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) by nearly 40%, including grants to universities. That could affect funding relied on by survey offices in several Mountain West states.