If you have been meaning to stop by your local library branch to sign up for a library card – but missed your window before the closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak – a new type of library card is now available! The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District today announced their new instant, digital eCard, that local residents can sign up for directly on the the library website … [Read more...] about Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Announces New Instant eCard, Enabling Full Website Access From Home
Free COVID-19 legal service available for low-income Nevadans
Nevada Legal Services (NLS) remains open with staff working remotely to assist with legal issues related to unemployment benefits, SNAP (food stamps), housing assistance, and any other legal issue arising out of the COVID-19 crisis. We provide free information on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, how to apply for unemployment benefits, SNAP, and other government … [Read more...] about Free COVID-19 legal service available for low-income Nevadans
Cortez Masto Bill Providing Tax Relief to College Scholarship Recipients
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) on June 10 cosponsored legislation to ensure students receiving scholarships and grants to finance their higher education are not overly taxed. Introduced by Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.),the Tax Relief for Student Success Act would require college students’ … [Read more...] about Cortez Masto Bill Providing Tax Relief to College Scholarship Recipients
How to Prepare for and Tackle Unexpected College Costs
(StatePoint) Smart financial decisions can help your family make good college investment decisions. Unfortunately, unexpected costs throw many families for a loop. To plan realistically, consider the following: (c) Lumina Images / stock.Adobe.com • Pad Your Budget: Many college expenses are variable -- from fun stuff, like entertainment and trips, to the serious, like … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for and Tackle Unexpected College Costs
Stott picked by Phillies in first round of MLB draft
Former Desert Oasis baseball player Bryson Stott was selected 14th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Bryson Stott Stott also attended UNLV and was only the second Rebel position player to be chosen in the first round. Stott is a shortstop, and his main big league comp is Brandon Crawford. That’s not too bad considering Crawford has always been known as a … [Read more...] about Stott picked by Phillies in first round of MLB draft