Gov. Steve Sisolak announced on Wednesday at least $155 million in private donations that will spur development of a key facility for the nascent UNLV School of Medicine, capping a years-long quest to find the millions needed to build the sprawling medical facility.

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday a new plan for a permanent home for the UNLV School of Medicine that relies on $155 million in donor funds, rather than a $125 million bond measure approved in July.

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Donors have pledged more than $155 million to pay for the construction of a medical education building that will serve as the permanent campus for the UNLV School of Medicine.

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Donors have pledged more than $155 million to pay for the construction of a medical education building that will serve as the permanent campus for the UNLV School of Medicine.

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Plans for a new state-of-the-art facility for the UNLV School of Medicine are right on track, according to the governor. Gov. Steve Sisolak says donors have agreed to renew their commitment to fund construction for the project, and that several individuals have pledged $155 million to get it rolling.

Plans for a new state-of-the-art facility for the UNLV School of Medicine are right on track, according to the governor.

A study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has found that smoking marijuana while pregnant isn’t such a great idea. Use of the drug can lead to impaired fetal growth and other medical issues in the womb, Jordana Boneh, an assistant professor at the school, told 8newsnow.

Researchers from UNLV are warning against marijuana use during pregnancy. A study by the university’s School of Medicine reveals that daily marijuana use is associated with impaired fetal growth and increased placental vascular resistance.

An anti-smoking and anti-vaping campaign starts at UNLV Monday.