article thumbnail

Why Nevada Doesn’t Have the Powerball

Associations Now

A combination of resort-industry opposition and lack of legislative momentum has kept Nevada, a state known for its legalized gambling, out of the lottery for decades. If Nevada residents want to take part in the Powerball—not an uncommon desire, considering the record jackpots of late —they have to cross the state border.

Nevada 40
article thumbnail

Library Group Launches Accessibility Grant Program 

Associations Now

Selection of recipients is handled by the ALA’s public programs office, with input from staff from other departments with expertise in accessibility, as well as peer reviewers from membership. We measure the number of people served, who attended the conversation, but sometimes it’s a 100-person community in rural Alaska,” Oakley said.

Library 57