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In an Op-ed Assemblywoman Shea Backus Demonstrates The Work Assembly Democrats Have Done To Protect Reproductive Rights For Women In Nevada On This Somber Two-Year Anniversary of The Dobbs Decision

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
Assemblywoman Shea Backus on the two-year anniversary of the Dobbs Decision: “Regardless of your stance on abortion, make no mistake: every woman in this country is under attack, because our healthcare is under siege.”

Nevada Assembly Democrats Observe National Gun Violence Awareness Day

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
The Nevada Democratic Assembly Caucus released the following statement from Assemblywoman Sandra Juaregui in observation of National Gun Violence Awareness Day:

One Year Ago: Democrats Passed Legislation to Lower Housing Costs for Nevadans

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
One year ago, Democrats passed legislation to lower housing costs for Nevada residents and put Nevada families first. Democrats passed game-changing legislation that prohibits landlords from charging fees to make repairs that keep a rental home habitable, provided an appropriation for rental assistance to protect tenants from eviction, allowed the Housing Division to allocate funds for housing for women veterans, and created the Nevada Supportive Housing Development Fund to allow for the construction of affordable housing.

One Year Ago: Democrats Prioritized Community Safety

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
During the 2023 legislative session, Democrats took action to pass legislation to protect Nevada’s most vulnerable populations including senior citizens who are often left defenseless against deceptive trade practices and fraud.

One Year Ago: Democrats in the Legislature Took Action To Protect Nevada Workers

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
One year ago, Democrats passed legislation to establish paid family leave for state employees, strengthen labor laws to protect workers’ safety, and empower Nevadans to advocate for better working conditions and wages.

One Year Ago: Legislative Democrats Passed Historic Education Budget

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
This time last year, Democrats in the state legislature passed a historic education budget that increased per-pupil funding, aided in the hiring of more teachers, increased teacher pay, and covered the cost of school supplies so teachers don’t have to come out-of-pocket for their classroom needs. Each bill passed by Democrats was laser-focused on prioritizing the needs of both students and teachers in and out of the classroom.

One Year Ago: Democrats Passed Legislation to Protect Nevadans and Out of State Women Traveling for Reproductive Care

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
One year ago, Democrats passed legislation that codified former Governor Sisolak’s executive order to protect health care providers and out-of-state patients seeking reproductive healthcare against legislation in neighboring states criminalizing travel across state lines for abortion access.

National Democratic Redistricting Committee Releases New Round of Endorsements, Endorses 6 Assembly Democrats

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
Las Vegas, NV - The National Democratic Redistricting Committee, an organization committed to defending the sanctity of American democracy, unveiled a third round of endorsements highlighting 6 assembly democrats who are committed to protecting democracy in the face of challenges by GOP extremists and election deniers.

ICYMI: KOLO: Political ad ‘Scare’ gives incomplete picture of Nevada’s abortion law

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
Las Vegas, NV - GOP candidates for State Assembly have been caught trying to hide their track record of supporting extremist bans on women’s reproductive rights.

ICYMI: Nevada GOP Candidates Pose Threat to Democracy

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
Las Vegas – The DLCC has released information identifying republican extremists who are actively threatening our democracy.

Nevada Assembly Democrats Submit a Bill Calling for an Audit of CCSD, Ensuring New Funding Formula Achieves Goal

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
Las Vegas, NV - The Assembly Committee on Ways & Means has submitted a Bill Draft Request calling for a legislative audit of the Clark County School District (CCSD) for consideration by the 2023 Legislature.

Assembly Democrats on Interim Finance Committee Again Deliver for Small Businesses

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
Las Vegas, NV - Legislative Democrats on the Nevada Legislature’s Interim Finance Committee approved $35 million to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in Nevada.

National Democratic Redistricting Committee Endorses 12 Nevada Assembly Democrats

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
Las Vegas, NV - The National Democratic Redistricting Committee, a leader in the fight to defend our nation’s democracy, endorsed 12 Nevada Assembly members, highlighting these legislators as Democracy Defenders.

EMILY’s List Endorses 11 Pro-Choice Assemblywomen in Nevada

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
LAS VEGAS — Today, the Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus announced that is has endorsed Howard Watts for Assembly District 15.

Nevada Assembly Democrats Denounce SCOTUS Decision to Jeopardize Progress on Climate Change

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
LAS VEGAS — Today, the Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus announced that is has endorsed Howard Watts for Assembly District 15.

Legislative Democrats Commend Governor Steve Sisolak on Executive Order to Protect Reproductive Freedom in Nevada

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
LAS VEGAS — Today, the Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus announced that is has endorsed Howard Watts for Assembly District 15.

Nevada Assembly Democrats Condemn Supreme Court Decision on Abortion

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
LAS VEGAS — Today, the Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus announced that is has endorsed Howard Watts for Assembly District 15.

NEVADA ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENT OF HOWARD WATTS

By Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus
LAS VEGAS — Today, the Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus announced that is has endorsed Howard Watts for Assembly District 15.

Nevada one of top states for women in state legislatures

By Ronni Hannaman
Nevada is on the bottom of so many lists that when you see one that puts us near the top, you just have to shout it from the rooftops!
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