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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Nevada Newsletter for Sunday May 05, 2024 ( 4 items )  

ACLU OF NEVADA STATEMENT ON PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTESTS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 1 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada issued the following statement on April 30, 2024: * * * The ACLU of Nevada is issuing a warning to colleges and universities throughout the state and reminding them that the First Amendment protects students' political speech and peaceful dissent on campus. Across the country, Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses have resulted in student suspensions, arrests, and excessive force by police. With a growing number o  more

Giant Cows to Serve a Wake-Up Call to Would-Be Patrons of Carl's Jr. in Reno, Courtesy of PETA
RENO, Nevada, May 1 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: There could be a whole lot of awkward U-turns out of the Carl's Jr. drive-through on S. Virginia Street this month, as those stopping by the fast-food joint will come face-to-face with two massive cows staring down from above and asking, "Remember that time you ate a burger? We do. Go vegan!" PETA is placing the mooving plea directly beside the restaurant's drive-through lane--and near several   more

LULAC Unveils Agenda for 2024 National Convention & Exposition
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 30 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release: The League of United Latin America Citizens (LULAC), the largest and oldest Latino civil rights organization in the U.S., announced the agenda for its 95th Annual National Convention and Exposition set to take place in Las Vegas, Nevada from June 26 - June 29, 2024 at the Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. This year's theme, "Empowering the Next Generation," will focus on  more

Renown Health Celebrates Grand Reopening of Expanded Wound Clinic
RENO, Nevada, May 2 -- Renown Health, a healthcare network, issued the following news release: Renown Health is thrilled to announce the successful grand reopening event of the remodeled and expanded outpatient Advanced Wound Clinic at 1500 East 2nd Street in Reno. The event, which took place on April 30, 2024, welcomed patients and guests to commemorate this significant milestone. Attendees were treated to a series of activities, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony, keynote speaker and a tour  more