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DETR Paints Itself As Overburdened But Adapting To ‘Beyond A Tsunami’ Of Claims
The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation has made significant strides in addressing its backlog of unemployment claims.
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As Covid Cases Surge And Push For Compassionate Release Intensifies, Prisons Turn To Foggers
Many were serving time for nonviolent crimes, within six months of their sentencing ending, and didn’t want to die inside as COVID spreads.
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Congress Close To Relief Deal Including Direct Payments, Added Unemployment Benefits
Top congressional leaders met late into the night Tuesday.
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Haaland Would Be Nation’s First Native American Cabinet Secretary
Biden expected to pick New Mexico congresswoman to lead Interior.
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New Eviction Moratorium Isn’t Automatic, Requires Tenant Action
Gov. Steve Sisolak has issued a new directive preventing most residential evictions, but the order isn’t automatic.
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Sign Of The Times: Clark County, Resort Industry Squabble Over Room Tax
With the county facing a $315 million Covid-induced budget deficit and $1 billion loss of revenue, every dollar counts.
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Charter Schools Grow, But Fall Short Of Diversity Targets Set By Legislature
The Nevada State Public Charter School Authority currently enrolls 10.9 percent of all K-12 students in Nevada.
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Court Report Shows Evictions Are Spiking In Southern Nevada
Some officials perplexed by Justice Court’s procedures during a pandemic.
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Covid Class Of 2020: Grad Rate Declined, Disparities Increased
Educators and advocates have worried about a “covid slide” wherein students suffer academically because of time away from the classroom.
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Tobiasson To Face Allegations ‘Designed To Humiliate’
Accuses Lombardo of intimidation, retaliation.
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Health Professionals Eager For Vaccine’s Arrival, Hope Nevadans Aren’t Hesitant
The clinical trial of 44,000 volunteers confirmed the vaccine is about 95 percent effective and has shown no serious adverse effects.
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Multiple Obstructions Stand Between Immigrants And Rental Assistance
Like many people during the pandemic, Cristina found herself abruptly unemployed for the first time in five years.
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Local Governments Taken To Task For Razing Encampment
After living in the homeless encampment near the Las Vegas Wash for eight months, Kady Johnson for the first time doesn’t know where to go.
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Metro Serves Judge-Elect With Grand Jury Subpoena
Clark County District Judge-elect Crystal Eller alleges Kephart behind effort to indict.
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Without New Revenue & A Big Stimulus, State Budget Will Be Slashed Again
State program requests total $9.7 billion; Forum projects $8.5 billion in revenue.
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Sisolak Confident Feds Will Deliver On Vaccine Promises
First allocation expected in Nevada mid-month.
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Not Just The Usual Suspects: Coalition Hopes To Build Broad Support For Revenue
Dozens of Nevada organizations are calling on Gov. Steve Sisolak to diversify and increase revenue streams.
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Nevada Is Edging Toward An Unemployment Cliff
Without a deal on new relief legislation in Congress, federal funding will lapse for two key unemployment programs created by the CARES Act.
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Residents Of Homeless Encampment Displaced After Early Morning Raid
Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and DOT cite safety concerns while countering CDC guidance.
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Moapa Valley Residents Fear Solar Plant Will Disrupt Access And Kill Tourism
The Mormon Mesa, just east of Moapa Valley, is the proposed site of the Battle Born Solar Project.
