Nevada lawmakers in special session passed a bill to expand eligibility for unemployment benefits to workers who decide it’s too risky to return to work in a pandemic. It adapts rules that make people who deny offers to return to work without “good cause” ineligible for unemployment benefits. The bill lifts limits on yearly payouts,…… MORE
NV Governor Signs Proclamation Calling Racism a Public Health Crisis
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Wednesday signed a proclamation formally calling racism a public health crisis. The Nevada State Senate on Wednesday passed a similar resolution and it went on to the Nevada Assembly. The governor’s office said with this proclamation, Nevada joins other state and local governments that have passed or are considering similar…… MORE
Washoe County School District Releases Outbreak Response Plan
The Washoe County School District has released its Outbreak Response Plan for schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was written in collaboration with the Washoe County Health District and contains essential components for reporting illnesses, controlling the spread, and communication in the schools during outbreaks. The plan says training staff is essential. It outlines how…… MORE
Warrants Issued For Suspect Who Assaulted a Cameraman During Reno Riots
Reno Police have issued arrest warrants for 20 year old Toni Sisson, and 25 year old Joseph Salazar, of Visalia, Calif. They face misdemeanor battery charges for the assault on Don Dike-Anukam, who was shooting video for a news website during the riots in downtown Reno on May 30th. Bob Conrad, publisher of “This Is…… MORE
An OSHA Complaint Has Been Filed Against The Washoe County School District
An OSHA complaint has been filed against the Washoe County School District. The Washoe Education Association has contacted the Nevada Industrial Relations Office ,and is requesting an investigation into unsafe working conditions. The email says some educators are in favor of teaching in person, but adds, ” The WEA cannot sit back and wait for…… MORE
The President’s Reelection Campaign Files Suit Against The State of Nevada
President Trump’s reelection campaign filed a lawsuit late Tuesday, to try and block a new Nevada law causing major frustration ahead of the General Election this fall. Governor Steve Sisolak signed Assembly Bill 4 on Monday,which alters the state’s voting process during the pandemic with all active voters receiving a ballot in the mail. Around…… MORE
Immunize Nevada Encouraging Parents to Get Their Students Immunized
Immunize Nevada is encouraging all parents to get their children’s shots updated before school starts in a couple of weeks, even if if you’re home schooling or opting for distance learning.… MORE
Rental Assistance is Still Available Through The CARES Program
The CARES Housing Assistance Program being administered by the Nevada Housing Division still has cash available if you’re behind on your rent due to Covid-19.… MORE
Governor Sisolak Signs The Nevada Voting Rights Bill
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has signed the state’s voting rights bill. It will require ballots be sent by mail to all registered voters giving them the option to vote by mail. President Trump has tweeted threatening legal action in response. Nevada Trump Campaign Co-Chair Adam Laxalt says in a tweet Democrats are trying to “steal…… MORE
Nevada Governor Shares Updated COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
Governor Steve Sisolak gave Nevadans new details Monday evening of what he called Nevada’s long-term strategy to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Under the new plan, the COVID-19 response task force will review data to determine which counties are seeing an increase or decrease in risk. They will then determine the root cause of the…… MORE
