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      <title>Assembly District 22 Candidate Shenea Booth Champions Affordable Housing, Small Business Support, Education Reform, and Resources for Underserved Communities</title>
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      <title>Jason Ross Shares the Rise of Black Eden 1912, Expands a Legacy Spirits Brand Through Community, Craftsmanship, and Entrepreneurial Vision</title>
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      <title>CCW Education Focuses on Firearm Safety, Legal Responsibility, Mental Preparedness, and Community Training in Nevada</title>
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      <title>Judicial Candidate Raeshann “Rae” Canady Outlines Her Legal and Social Work Experience, Champions Procedural Justice, and Envisions a Community-Centered Las Vegas Municipal Court</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Raeshann "Rae" Canady, a judicial candidate for Department One of the Las Vegas Municipal Court, discussed her background and qualifications. With 21.5 years of legal experience, including 8 years as a public defender, Canady emphasized her dual degrees in social work and law, and her extensive experience in criminal and civil cases. She highlighted her unique qualifications, such as her master's degree in social work and her policy development experience. Canady also stressed the importance of procedural justice, community engagement, and diversity in the judiciary. She aims to create a community-centered, innovative, transparent, and efficient court if elected.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Raeshann "Rae" Canady, a judicial candidate for Department One of the Las Vegas Municipal Court, discussed her background and qualifications. With 21.5 years of legal experience, including 8 years as a public defender, Canady emphasized her dual degrees in social work and law, and her extensive experience in criminal and civil cases. She highlighted her unique qualifications, such as her master's degree in social work and her policy development experience. Canady also stressed the importance of procedural justice, community engagement, and diversity in the judiciary. She aims to create a community-centered, innovative, transparent, and efficient court if elected.</p>]]>
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      <title>TSA Union Leaders Address Shutdown Impacts, Support Unpaid Workers, and Push for Legislative Solutions in Nevada</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Keith White and Marcos Crespo, local union leaders for TSA employees in Nevada, discussed the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on TSA operations and employees. They highlighted that employees have missed three paychecks, leading to significant financial strain. The union has secured $50 gas cards for 1,200 employees from local legislators and community support. Despite no reduction in staffing, some employees struggled to attend work. The union continues to support members with information on resources like food pantries and unemployment benefits. They emphasized the need for legislative solutions to prevent future shutdowns and thanked local and national political leaders for their support.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Keith White and Marcos Crespo, local union leaders for TSA employees in Nevada, discussed the impact of the ongoing government shutdown on TSA operations and employees. They highlighted that employees have missed three paychecks, leading to significant financial strain. The union has secured $50 gas cards for 1,200 employees from local legislators and community support. Despite no reduction in staffing, some employees struggled to attend work. The union continues to support members with information on resources like food pantries and unemployment benefits. They emphasized the need for legislative solutions to prevent future shutdowns and thanked local and national political leaders for their support.</p>]]>
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