LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — As part of her month-long tour of U.S. colleges, Vice President Kamala Harris will be making a stop in the Las Vegas valley on Thursday.
The Vice President visited the College of Southern Nevada in North Las Vegas to participate in a moderated discussion on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.
According to a White House news release, Vice President Harris will be visiting around a dozen campuses in at least seven states to "mobilize young people in the ongoing fight for fundamental freedoms and rights."
“This generation is critical to the urgent issues that are at stake right now for our future,” said Vice President Harris in a release. “It is young leaders throughout America who know what the solutions look like and are organizing in their communities to make them a reality. My message to students is clear: We are counting on you, we need you, you are everything.”
Vice President Harris is expected to address several key issues that "disproportionately impact young people across the country," including reproductive freedoms, gun safety, climate action, voting rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and book bans.
Nevada Democrats Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno issued a statement in anticipation of her visit.
"Nevadans are excited to welcome Vice President Kamala Harris back to our state as she continues her ‘Fight for Our Freedoms’ college tour. Hand in hand with President Biden, Vice President Harris is championing critical issues at the forefront of young Nevadans’ minds — including making the most significant investment in tackling the climate crisis in history, fighting to protect reproductive and voting freedoms, leading as the most pro-union administration in history, and addressing the gun violence epidemic head-on. As extreme, MAGA Republicans attempt to drag our country backward and undo the accomplishments this White House has delivered for the American people, Nevadans are fired up to reelect President Biden and Vice President Harris so they can finish the job.”
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department warned the public of various road closures throughout the day in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Drivers are advised to be aware of possible delays.
Due to a dignitary visit to the Las Vegas valley today, Thursday, October 12, there will be road disruptions throughout the day. Please be prepared for possible delays.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 12, 2023
