What bills died at the Legislature’s second house passage deadline
By Sean Golonka The Nevada Independent While dozens of bills will likely be left behind in the 2023 legislative wasteland when the clock strikes midnight on June 6, last Friday’s second house passage deadline marked the last opportunity for lawmakers to kill unwanted bills before sine die. The penultimate deadline of the 120-day session came and went with the passage … [Read more...]
A home away from home for veterans seeking medical care
By Tim Lenard The Nevada Independent Just across the street from the Reno Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, the Veterans Guest House opens its doors to anyone with military affiliation in town seeking treatment. CEO Sylvia Froslie said she likes being next to but independent from the VA. It affords them flexibility in who they can serve. “We don’t care about … [Read more...]
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Susan Annette Apalategui
Susan was born in Glendale, Calif on June 25,1957. Susan passed away in Reno, NV on November 07, 2023. Susan was preceded in death by her father Richard John Apalategui Sr., her oldest brother Richard John Apalategui Jr., and her nephew Jerry Guy Apalategui. Susan is survived by Kai Monique, daughter, Abrahm Jesse Cole, son, William Ben, son, Clayton Gilbert, son - … [Read more...]
AG: Nevada to receive $152 million from opioid-related settlement with CVS
By Sean Golonka The Nevada Independent As part of the latest settlement with major drug companies held liable for the ongoing opioid crisis, Attorney General Aaron Ford announced Tuesday that Nevada will receive $151.9 million from CVS. That brings Nevada’s total recovery from lawsuits against opioid companies and their subsidiaries to “more than a half a billion … [Read more...]
After pandemic shutdown, Sparks based roller derby team back on track
By Tim Lenard and Joey Lovato The Nevada Independent The bleachers were packed at an indoor soccer arena in Sparks last month where the Sierra Regional Roller Derby (SRRD) team hosted their first home bout since 2019 against the Faultline Derby Devilz. The team came away with a win. For Coach Megan Jackson, victory was almost secondary. “I couldn’t have asked for … [Read more...]