Nevada
New Nevada Laws for 2024
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Beginning January 1, 2024, imaging tests and diagnostic imaging tests for breast cancer are now fully covered by health insurance. No deductible, no co-payments, no co-insurance can be levied by the insurer.
Also in Nevada, Medicaid coverage for postpartum care will change from 60 days to a full year of postpartum care. That includes delivery complications, postpartum depression and any other health care needs which could ultimately decrease pregnancy related fatalities and morbidity.
It’s also now against Nevada law for life, disability, or long-term care insurers to discriminate against living organ donors.
Solitary confinement is banned in Nevada prisons beginning on January 1st, 2024, except as a last resort. Even then the maximum number of days in confinement is 15. And the prisoner must be in a secure environment.
Jail inmates awaiting trial will be able to cast a ballot beginning today.
A sweeping elections bill which calls for the Secretary of State to set the design and makeup of mail-in ballots and envelopes, so the material is uniform statewide goes into effect January first.
Under AB 192 deadlines are set as to when a registered voter or presidential elector can contest the results of a presidential election, as well as who will pay for the recount, and how soon that appeal must be filed in district court.
The amount of marijuana one person can possess just got larger in Nevada. It is now doubled to 2.5 ounces. And recreational retailers can become authorized to sell medical cannabis to patients without having to obtain a separate license beginning the first of the year.
And Nevada’s Cannabis Compliance Board will have the discretion of issuing a marijuana business license or not to former felons. The board must determine if issuing such a license would pose a threat to the public health and safety.
And Nevada is now the seventh state to allow for “human composting.” That’s the process of organically disposing of human remains and converting them into soil. The process takes eight or more at which time the body breaks down into roughly one cubic yard of soil that can be used on trees or plants.
The material can even be donated.
Examine other legislation which became law on January 1, 2024: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/Nelis/REL/82nd2023/Bills/Effective/2024-01-01
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Nevada
Westbound I-80 closed at Nevada Stateline and Truckee due to spin-outs
Both directions of Interstate 80 are being redirected over Donner Summit due to slick roads and multiple spin-outs. Authorities have not provided an estimated time for reopening the highway.
This is a developing story. Please check back with us for updates.
Nevada
Oregon lands commitment from Nevada punter
Oregon has found its next Australian punter.
Bailey Ettridge, who averaged 44.66 yards on 47 punts at Nevada this season, committed to transfer to the Ducks on Sunday. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining.
From Lara, Australia, Ettridge had 15 punts over 50 yards and 18 inside opponents’ 20-yard lines this season. He also had two carries for 26 yards, both of which converted fourth downs.
Ettridge replaces James Ferguson-Reynolds, who is averaging 41.64 yards on 33 punts for UO this season. Ferguson-Reynolds and Ross James are both out of eligibility after the season.
Ettridge is the first scholarship transfer to Oregon this offseason and his addition gives the Ducks 81 projected scholarship players in 2026. He is the lone punter presently on the roster.
No. 1 Indiana (14-0) vs. No. 5 Oregon (13-1)
- When: Friday, January 9
- Time: 4:30 p.m. PT
- Where: Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- TV: ESPN and ABC
- Stream: You can watch this game on DIRECTV (free trial) or with Sling (a Sling day pass to watch this game and more is just $4.99). Streaming broadcasts for this game will be available on these streaming services locally in Oregon and Washington, but may not be available outside of the Pacific Northwest, depending on your location.
Nevada
‘Winnemucca Day’ helps fuel Backus, Wolf Pack to 58-40 win over Utah State
RENO, Nev. (Nevada Athletics) – Nevada Women’s Basketball returned to Lawlor for the first game of 2026, hosting Utah State.
The Pack picked up its first conference win of the season with the 58-40 victory over the Aggies.
Freshmen showed out for the Pack (5-9, 1-3 MW) with Skylar Durley nearly recording a double-double, dropping 12 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Britain Backus had five points to go along with two rebounds and a season high four steals.
Junior Izzy Sullivan also had an impactful game with 17 points, going 6-for-11 from the paint and grabbing five boards. She also knocked down Nevada’s only two makes from beyond the arc, putting her within one for 100 career threes.
The Pack opened up scoring the first four points, setting the tone for the game. It was a close battle through the first 10 as Utah State (6-7, 2-2 MW) closed the gap to one.
However, Nevada never let them in front for the entire 40 minutes.
Nevada turned up the pressure in the second quarter, holding Utah State to a shooting drought for over four minutes. Meanwhile, a 5-0 scoring run pushed the Pack to a 10-point lead.
For the entire first 20, Nevada held Utah State to just 26.7 percent from the floor and only nine percent from the arc, going only 1-for-11.
For the Pack offense, it shot 48 percent from the paint. Nevada fell into a slump coming out of the break, only scoring eight points.
It was the only quarter where the Pack was outscored.
The fourth quarter saw the Pack get back into rhythm with a 6-0 run and forcing the Aggies into another long scoring drought of just under four and a half minutes.
Durley had a layup and jumper to help with securing the win.
Nevada will remain at home to face Wyoming on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
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