Congress vs. State Assembly: Who Does What?
9/17/2024 | 1m 22sVideo has Closed Captions
Understand the roles of your U.S. Representative and State Assembly person in shaping your life.
Your U.S. Representative in Congress handles national issues like healthcare and federal budgets. Nevada has four Congressional districts, each with one representative. Your State Assembly person focuses on local matters such as education and state services, with 42 Assembly districts across the state. Both play key roles in shaping laws that impact your daily life.
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Congress vs. State Assembly: Who Does What?
9/17/2024 | 1m 22sVideo has Closed Captions
Your U.S. Representative in Congress handles national issues like healthcare and federal budgets. Nevada has four Congressional districts, each with one representative. Your State Assembly person focuses on local matters such as education and state services, with 42 Assembly districts across the state. Both play key roles in shaping laws that impact your daily life.
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Did you kno that your voice is represented at both the state and federal levels?
It is important to know who is working for you and what they do.
Let's break it down for you.
Up first, your U.S. Representative in Congress.
This person represents your district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Part of the federal government in Washington, D.C. they work on national issue like health care, immigration, federal budgets, and investments in Nevada.
There are four districts here in Nevada, so you have one representative looking out for your interest on the national stage.
On the other hand, if your state assembly person serves in the Nevada State Assembly, part of our state government.
They focus on local issues such as funding for state services, child care state educatio policies and Nevada's economy.
With 42 assembly districts in Nevada.
Your state assembly person is dedicated to addressing the unique needs of our communities.
Remember, both your U.S. representative and State assembly person play a crucial role in shaping laws and policies that impact your daily life.
Stay informed, stay engaged, and don't forget to vote in both federal and state elections.
You're participation matters.
For more information, visit Vote.NV.gov.
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