By U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto The coronavirus pandemic means that many businesses across the Silver State have had to close their doors, laying off employees on short notice. Nevadans who’ve lost their jobs through no fault of their own can get support through unemployment insurance (UI). To make sure all Americans have access to UI at this difficult time, Congress … [Read more...] about If You’ve Been Laid Off Because of COVID-19, Here’s How to Get Unemployment Assistance
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As Part of Online Portal, Rosen Announces New Resource Guide to Assist Nevada Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, unveiled her office’s COVID-19 Nevada Small Business Resource Guide. The guide is intended to provide Nevada small businesses with access to information and resources that may be helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is a challenging time and … [Read more...] about As Part of Online Portal, Rosen Announces New Resource Guide to Assist Nevada Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
How Las Vegas Restaurants in the Southwest Are Handling the Most Devastating Week in Dining History
Susan Stapleton of EaterVegas.cm put together a very comprehensive list of Southwest Las Vegas restaurants that are open, closed or providing take out, curbside or delivery during the coronavirus crisis. To read the story, click here. … [Read more...] about How Las Vegas Restaurants in the Southwest Are Handling the Most Devastating Week in Dining History
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
OK, what the heck is an Amazon locker?
Anyone shopping at the Vons grocery store at Warm Springs and Durango can't help but have noticed this huge, yellow structure labeled Amazon Locker. So what is this? Basically, it's a place you can have Amazon deliver a package that isn't your home. It's geared toward those who may live in apartments who may not have a big enough mail box for packages, or for those who … [Read more...] about OK, what the heck is an Amazon locker?