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Nevada senators push for federal dollars for restaurant industry

U.S. Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., has joined Senator Krysten Sinema, D-Ariz., to urge congressional leaders to pass an act that will help the restaurant sector and its employees.

Extension offers strategy session for small business

University of Nevada, Reno Extension will offer a free online town hall Wednesday, Dec. 16, to provide small businesses with a recap of the major business developments of 2020 and the adjustments for the new year business owners might need to consider as a result.

New clothing business opens in Pahrump

At present, opening a new business amid a pandemic requires a certain amount of courage and determination, along with the prerequisite financial means.

Program helps 1,000th teacher buy home in state

A middle school teacher on Wednesday became the 1,000th teacher to use the Nevada Housing Division’s Home is Possible for Teachers down payment assistance program to purchase a home.

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DETR making updates to unemployment site

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation performed updates to its unemployment insurance website, ui.nv.gov, to improve the security of the site, resulting in some visual changes to the claimants’ and employers’ login screens. The updates were implemented on Saturday, Dec. 12.

Local agency holding holiday toy drive

With the holiday season in full swing, Pahrump’s Faith for Action agency is holding a special holiday dinner event for the valley’s elderly, homeless, veterans and anyone who might not get a hot meal.

Daily COVID-19 update focuses on food security

Nevada COVID-19 Response Director Caleb Cage and Julia Peek, deputy administrator of Community Health Services were joined by Jennifer Ott, director of the Nevada Department of Agriculture on Monday to provide updates on Nevada’s ongoing COVID-19 response and discuss NDA’s programs.

Individuals reportedly posing as OSHA officials

The state Division of Industrial Relations said it has received several reports indicating that individuals posing as Nevada OSHA officials are making contact with businesses in northern Nevada.

Judge approves Chapter 11 plan for Tonopah Solar Energy

Judge Karen Owens last week approved a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization by Tonopah Solar Energy, which operated the Crescent Dunes solar plant in Nevada that received $737 million in guaranteed loans from the federal government.

Sisolak extends statewide ‘pause’ through mid-January

Gov. Steve Sisolak on Monday announced the state will be extending the restrictions in place under the current pause in Nevada through Jan. 15.

Veterans graves to be adorned with wreaths in Pahrump

National Wreaths Across America Day is set for Saturday, Dec. 19 and the Nevada Silver Tappers are all geared up to help the community of Pahrump take part in the special observance.

UNLV will hold virtual graduation ceremonies

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas will host online ceremonies for its 2020 graduates because of the continuing public health risk posed by large gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

First doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrive in Nevada

The first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Nevada on Monday for distribution to acute care hospitals statewide and Nevada’s pharmacy partners to vaccinate residents and staff at skilled nursing facilities later this month.

STEVE SEBELIUS: A separation of powers ruling at long last?

Two recent District Court decisions that came to different conclusions may end up with a Nevada Supreme Court ruling on the long-disputed separation of powers doctrine.

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