Exchange approves 4.2% increase in rates for 2021

The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, which connects Nevadans to qualified health plans through Nevada Health Link, announced the approved exchange health insurance rates for Plan Year 2021 at an increase of 4.2 percent.

Reeder tapped to head state dental association

The statewide Nevada Dental Association has hired experienced association executive Michele Reeder as its new executive director, succeeding Robert Talley, DDS and CAE, who will continue as a member of NDA’s Council on Government Affairs.

Nursing facilities ask Congress for another COVID aid package

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living, representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted-living communities across the country that provide care to approximately 5 million people each year, warned Congress today that without another COVID funding package, public health agencies and health care providers could find themselves less than completely prepared heading into the cold and flu season, as well as underfunded to handle another major spike in COVID cases.

Walmart unveils plans for this year’s holiday shopping

Walmart, at the end of September, announced plans to address key shopping trends expected for this unusual holiday season, including an increase in online shipping, evolving wish lists and the need for a fast, easy and safe shopping experience.

Crews kept busy responding to Pahrump blazes

Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue Services crews responded to numerous fires throughout the valley this month.

STEVE SEBELIUS: For court nominees, only one rule counts

The Senate was wrong in 2016 to ignore a legitimate Supreme Court nomination made by President Obama, and it would be just as wrong this year to ignore a nomination made by President Trump.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Saturday, Sept. 26 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $13 million.

Virtual series will focus on Military Sexual Trauma

All veterans, active duty, Nevada National Guard, reserves, health care providers, community partners and supporters are invited to attend a free, three-part virtual series, “Exploring the Identification &Treatment of Military Sexual Trauma” hosted by the Nevada Department of Veterans Services this October.

State receives $13.8 nillion workforce development grant

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Friday that the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation is the recipient of a $13 million federal grant to support short-term job training programs to help prepare unemployed and underemployed individuals for in-demand occupations in Nevada.

New service will allow tracking of mail ballots

A new service will allow voters to track the status of their mail ballots during this election season.

Nevadans to consider five ballot questions – Part three

The Pahrump Valley Times is presenting a series detailing each of the five statewide ballot questions that voters will be tasked with deciding this November.

Eric Trump to stop in Pahrump on Thursday

Eric Trump was featured at an outdoor “Make America Great Again” event in Pahrump on Thursday, where he was met by dozens of supporters to re-elect President Donald Trump, his father.

One-stop electronic resource launched for struggling homeowners

Home Means Nevada, Inc., a state-affiliated nonprofit organization that administers certain functions of the Foreclosure Mediation Program, has launched a new tool for struggling Nevada homeowners as part of its ongoing COVID-19 response initiative.

Nye unemployment dips slightly to 9.6% in August

Nevada has added 6,500 jobs since July 2020 and the unemployment rate in Nye County was 9.6% in August compared to July’s rate of 9.9% and 5% in August 2019, according to the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s August 2020 economic report.

NCSO and Serenity Mental Health partner on fighting alcohol substance abuse 

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office and Serenity Mental Health are working together to eradicate abuse of alcohol and drugs in area youths. According to Annette Sober, clinical supervisor and counselor at Serenity Mental Health, the main factor that contributes to young people to begin using substances or alcohol, lies with parent’s behavior within the family […]