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It’s all we need at the moment, can deal with the other nonsense when the country gets taken back from the rich.

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OPINION by Michael Keyes: A tale of two Nevadas and the urban-rural funding gap “Every Nevadan has the right to a quality, safe public education no matter where they live.”

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OPINION by John L. Smith: Disgraced Republican dirty trickster Dane signs perjury plea agreement "Ironically, [Tony Dane] was upended not by the Democrats he badgered, but by Republicans he thought he could intimidate behind the scenes.”

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Rather than violate their oath or comply with Musk’s illegal requests, 21 civil service employees resigned today from Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (formerly the United States Digital Service), stating they would not use their technical expertise to dismantle critical public services.

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OPINION by John L. Smith: Governor may find himself with a Godzilla-sized pickle “Lombardo has a real test of character coming. Go with the Mar-a-Lago flow, or stand up for the neediest citizens in the Silver State.”

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In his second State of the State address, Gov. Joe Lombardo pledged to take action on issues ranging from education to health care, adding to the list of promises he made on the campaign trail and in his first two years in office. Here’s how he’s doing:

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trouble 💖

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From Bad to Worse: Pentagon's Friday Night Massacre; and Trump Pushes Putin's Wars This video evaluates the disastrous Pentagon firings, politicization of the military and filling the ranks with Trump loyalists, and Trump delaying the end of the Russia-Ukraine war. open.substack.com/pub/alexande...

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Gay Gremlin notes: People are easy to piss off with linguistics

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Some updates: 1. A federal judge extended a restraining order blocking the National Institutes of Health from cutting research funds until she rules on a permanent injunction. 2. The IRS will not allow a member of Elon Musk’s team to access individual tax returns.

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Apparently the federal RTO mandate now applies to doctors and patients, too. Good luck, rural Medicare recipients. Hope you're in a condition to drive.

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The good news is we've finally moved on from "Simpsons did it." The bad news is what we've moved on to.

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On this subject, at least, Nevada has long been the "Mississippi of the West."

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I'm in. You?

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Sometimes we'll get asked "If I have all-electric appliances, do I still need a carbon monoxide alarm?" The answer is always yes. CO sources exist beyond appliances in your home. In this story, the source was a propane-powered concrete saw being used next door. www.pressherald.com/2025/02/19/k...

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My job is to uphold the law. No matter what, that means ensuring that power is wielded justly, whether in terms of balancing budgets or holding powerful people accountable.

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FEMA firings are set to increase tonight, even after Trump approved FEMA funding for Kentucky. He calls FEMA worthless but then utilizes it?

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The old inn, back entrance, on a cold snowy night. The snowfall makes it all so magical.

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I turned in a column for @thenvindy.bsky.social yesterday that had a key point of state legislative history wrong. They made me rewrite my conclusion to align with historical facts. So that puts them ahead of the NYT Editorial Board, for those wondering.

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The CFPB will begin deleting agency data as soon as today. Meanwhile, the Trump administration and Musk staffers are rewriting history on U.S. government websites and erasing data from databases nationwide—removing information that doesn’t align with their political agenda.

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REV cancels Winter Storm Warning for Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, Mono [CA] and Greater Lake Tahoe Area [NV] at Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:07:57 +0000 via IEMbot Additional Details Here.

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🚨 Winter Storm Warning issued February 14 at 4:35AM PST until February 14 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV 🚨 Additional Details Here.(1/2)

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Foreign aid directly impacts wildlife communities. Starving people will find food even in preserves and parks. Without foreign aid we endanger wildlife in those countries. Thank all the Gods for this decision news.yahoo.com/judge-orders...

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My brother is a wild-land forest fire fighter. He wasn’t fired, but he says that the degraded workforce will struggle to function in the next fire season. These are the heroes who risk everything to save lives and homes.

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#ValentinesDay

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DIESELS? In Century of STEAM?! It's more likely than you'd think! January's dev vlog is now up for patrons! The titular century covers American 3' narrow gauge from the transcontinental railroad to the moon landing, & that includes the White Pass & Yukon's ALCo DL535E diesels! patreon.com/Studio346

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The 2024 Winter Dev Vlog is now available publicly! Join Mark as he shows our Modular Pacific Coast Ry. Roundhouse and improved Nevada County A-frame turntable, improved signals, Alt-mode UI functionality and a brief Q&A segment to answer patron questions! www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSbJ...

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In this week’s Behind the Bar: 💬 Legislative dynamics after Gov. Lombardo’s IndyTalks 🤖 SB199 seeks to rein in AI 🔎 Good reads Read the article and subscribe to our newsletter here:

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Our totally rad billionaire overlords

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How much Elon Musk makes from the government a day: $8 million. How much a senior on Social Security gets a day: $65 Note: In 2024 alone, Musk’s enterprises were awarded approximately $3 billion across nearly 100 federal contracts, averaging about $8 million per day.

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Gov. Joe Lombardo discussed Trump’s effects on the state, stricter immigration reforms and his conviction to school choice in a wide-ranging interview with Indy CEO Jon Ralston. Read about some of the highlights here:

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Our furniture tip-over video is going viral on instagram and we have no reason to believe it's because of you all, but we're giving you the credit anyway. You need this win.

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USAID Fraud Allegations: Fact vs. Fiction Fact Inspector General’s Investigations: - USAID’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) actively investigates allegations of major fraud, corruption, and misconduct within its programs and operations, demonstrating accountability in addressing internal issues.

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Always anchor your TVs and furniture to the wall.

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For @thenvindy.bsky.social, "Lawmakers usher in 2025 session alongside family and friends." 🔗: buff.ly/3CsNHJ0

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For the first time, the public can get an up-close look at Capone's favorite personal weapon, a rare glimpse into that part of Capone's life on display for the public in a new exhibit at the Mob Museum. Via AP:

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This year marks the 200th anniversary of one of humanity’s biggest technological breakthroughs: the passenger train. In 1825, Locomotion No. 1, a steam engine built by Stephenson père et fils, went barreling down a track in northern England faster than a horse could gallop… 🚂🧵

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If you've recently purchased a portable generator due to power outages caused by the LA fires, remember to keep it outdoors at least 20ft away from your home and make sure your carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are working. 1 generator can produce as much CO as hundreds of cars and CO can kill in minutes.

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I cannot believe this, 9 AM on 8th Avenue outside of Penn Station and there’s… no traffic and few vehicles Congestion pricing is magical

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