The public is invited to take part in an “Ask the Medical Experts” Tele-town Hall meeting about the coronavirus on Thursday, May 7 at 10 a.m. Community members may submit questions in advance via email at CCTV@ClarkCountyNV.gov or via Clark County’s Facebook, Instagram or Twitter social media sites. Members of the public may also watch or listen to the event live and … [Read more...] about Take Part in Tele-Town Hall ‘Ask the Medical Experts’ on Thursday, May 7
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Commissioner Hosting Virtual Community Prayer Gathering on Saturday
Commission Vice Chairman Lawrence Weekly will host a Virtual Community Prayer Gathering from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18. Residents may join the event by logging on to www.facebook.com/thetechqueen. “With the stresses and struggles we are all facing at this time, it is important to take time to reflect on our current situation and pray for the health and … [Read more...] about Commissioner Hosting Virtual Community Prayer Gathering on Saturday
Even before COVID-19 pandemic, Nevada’s withered unemployment insurance system struggled to handle workload
By Riley Snyder and Michelle Rindels/The Nevada Independent Cecilia Gonzalez made her first call to Nevada’s unemployment office last Friday at 7:59 a.m., hoping that she might snag an open line the minute the agency opened to resolve a sticking point in her claim about her work history and eligibility. But she would have to make more than 100 attempts over the next two … [Read more...] about Even before COVID-19 pandemic, Nevada’s withered unemployment insurance system struggled to handle workload
CARES Act Q&A
In light of the recent passage of the CARES Act to help combat the economic and health emergencies caused by coronavirus, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto has put together a set of FAQs to outline how vital provisions of the CARES Act will help Nevadans. This information, made to share with Nevada television and radio stations and public information … [Read more...] about CARES Act Q&A
Cortez Masto, Rosen Join Bill to Stop Price Gouging in Emergencies
Washington, D.C. – As consumers across Nevada continue to report excessive prices from some sellers during the coronavirus outbreak, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) joined Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) to introduce a bill that would prohibit price gouging. The Disaster and … [Read more...] about Cortez Masto, Rosen Join Bill to Stop Price Gouging in Emergencies