SB124 helps experienced, foreign-trained physicians begin practicing medicine in Nevada sooner, reducing unnecessary barriers while maintaining patient safety.

At a time when too many communities struggle to find a doctor, this law expands access to care by strengthening Nevada’s health care workforce.

More doctors mean more timely appointments, shorter wait times, and better access to care for Nevada families.

This is what community-focused public policy looks like: practical solutions that strengthen our communities and help ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive the care they need.

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Gracious God,

On this Labor Day, we give you thanks for the gift of work and for all whose labor serves our communities and contributes to the well-being of our neighbors.

We pray for those who work with their hands, those who teach and care for others, those who serve in offices and fields, hospitals and schools, farms and construction sites, congregations and communities. Bless all whose work is seen and celebrated, and especially those whose labor too often goes unnoticed.

We remember those who are searching for work, those who are underpaid or overworked, those who labor in unsafe or unjust conditions, and those who struggle to make ends meet. Give us courage to work for a world where every person is treated with dignity, where workers are valued, and where all have enough.

We pray for those who cannot rest today. Grant them strength, safety, and moments of renewal.

May our labor, our rest, and our lives bear witness to your love for all creation.

In the name of Jesus Christ, who calls us into lives of love and service, we pray.

Amen

Here in Nevada, we know the value of open spaces. We also know that decisions about their future deserve our attention.

The federal government is proposing to repeal the Roadless Rule, which limits roadbuilding and timber harvesting in designated national forest areas. The proposal would remove a national layer of protection and give individual forest management plans a greater role. Public comments are due September 21, 2026. Read the proposal

For LEAN, our call to care for creation reaches into public policy. It asks us to consider our neighbors, respect Tribal sovereignty, and take responsibility for what we leave to future generations.

Swipe through to understand what is being proposed—and how you can speak up.

Tending creation includes paying attention to the policies that shape its future.

Cooking dinner. Doing laundry. Keeping your home cool. Under NV Energy’s daily demand charge, running appliances together could affect your bill.

Scheduled for January 1, 2027, in Southern Nevada, the charge will use each day’s highest 15-minute average demand. Customers will still pay for total electricity use, with lower charges elsewhere intended to offset the change. Individual results will vary. 

But how much flexibility do working families, renters, and neighbors with medical needs have?

Our faith calls us to care for our neighbors. That includes advocating for clear bills, fair rates, and affordable energy that keeps people safe.