Joe Schoenmann
News Director and Host at KNPR-FM (Las Vegas, NV)
News Director/Host, #knprtalk @KNPRnews Nevada Public Radio 88.9FM
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1 week ago |
knpr.org | Joe Schoenmann
How are you feeling about everything happening to us these days? The politics of Washington, D.C., and the effects already being felt in Nevada, with more to be expected? What about our state legislature? They’re dealing with fewer dollars than they had two years ago — should they have been expecting this when they used COVID-19 relief funds to increase many public employee salaries?
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2 weeks ago |
knpr.org | Joe Schoenmann
In less than a week, you have to file returns with the IRS. About two-thirds of tax filers will get a refund, and, of course, some will pay more. But even in this last week before the tax deadline, people are still mulling over what forms to fill out and how their tax filings might have changed due to changed circumstances or laws. If you’re in that boat, call or email us between 9 and 10 a.m. on Wednesday, because we have two people with many answers and advice 702-258-3552 or [email protected].
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3 weeks ago |
knpr.org | Joe Schoenmann
Nevada’s lawmakers have two months left to carve out a budget. In doing so, what new laws will they create? What do you want them to do? Is it red light cameras? Water restrictions for developments? Funding to help people finance a home in an increasingly challenging housing market? At the federal level, the Trump Administration makes moves almost daily. Nevada’s two U.S. Senators are democrats; do you want them to speak out more on some of these moves?
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3 weeks ago |
knpr.org | Joe Schoenmann
In 25 years, it’s estimated that the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease in this country will almost triple. That’s also about the same amount of time researchers have found it might take for the disease to grow and develop in the human brain. But UNLV researchers have published a new study uncovering another clue as to what could be causing brain disease—while also pointing to a possible hedge against that development.
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3 weeks ago |
knpr.org | Joe Schoenmann
Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, people still talk about it. There are pre-pandemic and "post-pandemic" conditions, especially when it comes to social, economic, and political changes. In a state whose economy relies heavily on hospitality, Nevada feels the ongoing effects of the pandemic more sharply. This is particularly true for the restaurant sector, heavily reliant on in-person service and food safety. The shutdown was a scary time for the restaurant industry.
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Gender affirming care is being banned in states. In Nevada, lawmakers want to expand coverage and protect doctors who administer it. Most research says the benefits outweigh any deficits; some say we need longer-term studies. Supporters and skeptics join us @knprnews
Nevada's natural areas are being overrun and trashed. Red Rock Canyon drew 2 million in 2021; that nearly doubled in 2022. Lake Mead is falling but STILL attracted 5.6 million people in 2022. Erosion, trash, vandalism results. How to fix it? call 702-258-3552, 9am today @KNPRnews
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