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Supporters of a proposed voter ID amendment in Nevada turn in thousands of signatures for review

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June 25, 2024

Supporters of a proposed voter ID amendment in Nevada turn in thousands of signatures for review

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment that would require voters to show photo identification at the polls have turned in signatures as part of an effort to get the proposal on the 2024 ballot.

The Repair the Vote political action committee submitted about 179,000 signatures to state and county election officials for review, the organization said Monday. Just over 100,000 signatures need to be valid for the measure to be eligible for the ballot.

The measure would then have to be approved by voters in November and again in 2026 to amend the Nevada Constitution.

Along with the photo identification requirement, the initiative also calls for an extra layer of verification for mail ballots, such as the last four digits of a driver’s license or Social Security number.

“By requiring voter identification, we aim to strengthen the integrity of our elections and ensure that every vote counts,” said David Gibbs, the chairman of the PAC in a statement.

Voter ID has been a contentious issue in the Western swing state, particularly in its split-party government. Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo outlined it as one of his main priorities last year, but Democrats who control the state Legislature refused to give the issue a hearing.

The Nevada Supreme Court last month ruled unanimously that signatures could be gathered for the ballot initiative. The ruling was in response to a lawsuit filed in December by a member of the progressive immigrant advocacy group Make the Road Nevada that sought to block the initiative. The high court said the proposal would not amount to an unfunded mandate and was descriptive enough to inform voters of its effect.

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CSU Rams rally past Nevada in MWC opener

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December 22, 2024

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CSU Rams rally past Nevada in MWC opener

Despite squandering a double-digit advantage in the second half, Colorado State men’s basketball regained the lead in the final minutes and held on to defeat Nevada, 66-64, and open conference play with a victory Saturday in Reno, Nev.

Originally Published: December 21, 2024 at 6:03 PM MST

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Final weekend: Carson City Santa Train at Nevada State Railroad Museum – Carson Now

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December 21, 2024

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Final weekend: Carson City Santa Train at Nevada State Railroad Museum – Carson Now

The final weekend has arrived for children and families to climb aboard the Santa Train at Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

The Christmas-time family favorite event aboard a historic railroad locomotive features visits with Santa Claus, candy canes, the opportunity to “Write a Letter to Santa,” hot beverages and more.

Trains run every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and continue Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 21-22. Boarding time is 15 minutes before departure time.

Rides are $10 per person, children 2 and under sitting on a lap are free. Purchase tickets here.

For more information, call the museum at 775-687-6953 or visit carsonrailroadmuseum.org.

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How to watch Nevada vs Colorado State on Saturday

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December 21, 2024

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How to watch Nevada vs Colorado State on Saturday

The Nevada basketball team will start conference play on a high note. The Wolf Pack is coming off a record-setting performance in its previous game, and is among among the best in the nation in 3-poit shooting

Fans will have to get to Lawlor earlier for the Wolf Pack’s next home home game as the start time is a little unusual. The Wolf Pack (8-3) begins Mountain West Conference play, hosting Colorado State (6-5) at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lawlor Events Center.

The game will be televised locally on KNSN/Mountain West Network, with the radio broadcast on 95.5 FM.

Nevada is coming off a 3-point record-setting performance in its final non-conference game, a 105-73 win over Texas Southern. The Pack hit 18-of-36 from the arc in the game on Dec. 14, and is now ranked No. 4 in the nation in 3-point shooting percentage at 41.85 percent. For the season, the Pack has made 95-of-227 from deep, en route to compiling an 8-3 record in non-conference games.

The previous Nevada record for made 3-pointers in a game was 17, a number the team hit twice before, in 2020 against New Mexico (17-of-35) and in 2017 against Pacific (17-of-34).

Leaders

Kobe Sanders leads the Wolf Pack in scoring at 15.4 points per game, followed by Nick Davidson at 15.2.

Sanders has hit 16-of-35 from the arc, Davidson has hit 16-of-34 and Xavier DuSell has hit 28-of-63 from deep.

Davidson is grabbing a team-high 6.6 rebounds. Sanders has dished out a team-high 50 assists.

The Rams

Colorado State closed its non-conference schedule with a 78-68 victory over Radford at Moby Arena on Tuesday.

Nique Clifford leads the Rams at 16.4 points per game and 10.5 rebounds, and Jalen Lake averages 14.6 points.

Rankings

Nevada is No. 46 in the most recent Pomeroy Rankings, as of Friday, Dec. 20. Colorado State is No. 106 in the Pomeroy Rankings.

Coming up

Dec. 21, Colorado State at Nevada, 2 p.m. (TV: KNSN, Mountain West Network/Radio: 95.5 FM)
Dec. 28 at Wyoming, 1 p.m.
Dec. 31, Utah State at Nevada, 7 p.m.
Jan. 3 at New Mexico, 8 p.m.
Jan. 11 at Fresno State, 4 p.m.
Jan. 14, Air Force at Nevada, 7 p.m.
Jan. 18, San Jose State at Nevada, 3 p.m.
Jan. 22 at Utah State, 6 p.m.

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