State OKs $800K to market Nevada college savings programs

State officials have approved $800,000 in public relations contracts to urge Nevada families to save for college. The state Board of Examiners on Tuesday approved a $600,000 contract with Amplify Relations to advertise Nevada’s 529 college savings plans and prepaid tuition program. The Reno-based PR firm’s clients include numerous Republican elected officials and the Nevada Health Link insurance portal. Officials also approved a $200,000 contract with the Abbi Agency for social media and di