Those living in zip code 89179 in Mountain’s Edge have been the least affected by the coronavirus so far in southwest Las Vegas, as illustrated in a map released by the Southern Nevada Health District. The map shows there have been only between five and 20 cases reported from those who reside in the zip code. The zips with between 21 and 40 cases were 89178 and … [Read more...] about Coronavirus … by zip code
Government
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
Meet the commish
Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones has scheduled a "Chat with the Commissioner" session on Thursday, June 27, at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 10550 Southern Highlands Parkway in Southwest Las Vegas. Commissioner Justin Jones The meet and greet starts at 5:30 p.m. Come meet with the commissioner and share your concerns and suggestions with him. Jones represents District … [Read more...] about Meet the commish