Employment
Latest Federal Report On ‘Actual’ Jobless Rate Shows Employment Continues To Lag In Nevada
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 04/26/2011 - 4:22pmBy Sean Whaley
CARSON CITY – Nevada’s unemployment picture may be improving, even seeing some job growth in March, but a federal report measuring a broader spectrum of the state’s workforce continues to paint a much grimmer picture for those seeking work.
Assembly OKs bill with transgender work protection
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 4:00amMembers of the transgender community chalked up a victory Monday when the Nevada Assembly approved a bill to protect them from employment discrimination.Democratic lawmakers, with limited Republ...
Immigration Bills Fall Short As Deadline Passes
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 04/18/2011 - 10:42amCARSON CITY – Bills related to immigration at the Nevada State Legislature did not make it past an important deadline last week.
One bill from Assemblyman Pat Hickey, R-Reno, would have required Nevada to use an electronic database to verify a person’s employment eligibility.
Healthy Communities Coalition: Collaboration Leads to Results
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/17/2011 - 7:13pmThe Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey hosts special speakers during public meetings held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 9am at the Silver Springs Community Center at 2945 Ft. Churchill Road. Each meeting also includes resource sharing, updates and discussion on issues of regional importance such as health and wellness, substance abuse prevention and recovery, education, workforce development, etc. On May 12, the featured speakers will be from the Tobacco Cessation Helpline.
Employment help and training options in Northern Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/17/2011 - 6:44pmLooking for A Job or Job Training? Check out the Employment Case Management Program: Unemployed or underemployed adults are welcome. Participants need not reside in Storey County to take advantage of these services.
Silver City, Dayton, Mound House, Carson City and Reno residents are all welcome to participate.
How Do I Use the Program?
State lawmakers review teacher rights reforms
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/17/2011 - 4:01amTeachers turned out en masse Saturday to object to changes in their employment rights proposed by Gov. Brian Sandoval.Dozens of them turned out in Carson City and Las Vegas to testify against pa...
Help people get back to work with donations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/17/2011 - 4:01amThe Workforce Program, which assists people in obtaining employment, needs specific items to be donated to the Workforce Closet. The goal is to assist clients to be ready for work by supplying them...
2nd ANNUAL YOUTH TRANSITION SUMMIT A SUCCESS!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/13/2011 - 9:16amFamily TIES of Nevada held its 2nd Youth Transition Summit – Youth Transition Jamboree March 17-18, 2011 at UNLV which was a huge success as family members, youth and professionals gathered to learn more about employment, education and health care support for youth with special health care needs and disabilities. Participants gained an understanding of how and why the health needs of youth can and should be addressed right along with their vocational and educational needs to assure a successful transition from pediatric to adult health care, school to work, and home to community.
Immigration Bills Spark Heated Debate In Legislature
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 04/06/2011 - 1:10pmBy Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Two bills relating to illegal immigrants sparked heated debate in an Assembly committee this morning.
One from Assemblyman Ira Hansen, R-Sparks, would impose penalties and restrictions on illegal immigrants in a way similar to a controversial Arizona law enacted this past year.
Immigration Bills Spark Heated Debate In Legislature
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 04/06/2011 - 1:10pmCARSON CITY – Two bills relating to illegal immigrants sparked heated debate in an Assembly committee this morning.
One from Assemblyman Ira Hansen, R-Sparks, would impose penalties and restrictions on illegal immigrants in a way similar to a controversial Arizona law enacted this past year.
Lawmaker Proposes One-Stop Shop Website For Consumer Fraud Information
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 4:27pmBy Sean Whaley/Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – A bill to create a website where Nevadans could learn how to protect themselves from consumer fraud was received favorably today by an Assembly committee.
Lawmaker Proposes One-Stop Shop Website For Consumer Fraud Information
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 4:27pmCARSON CITY – A bill to create a website where Nevadans could learn how to protect themselves from consumer fraud was received favorably today by an Assembly committee.
Package Of Bills Aimed At Curbing Misuse Of Independent Contractors Focus Of Legislative Hearing
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 03/30/2011 - 6:07pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – A hearing room was packed today with labor and business representatives for a legislative committee’s consideration of a package of bills aimed at curbing the misuse of independent contractors.
DOJ Indicts Former Ensign Staffer Doug Hampton on Seven Counts
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 03/24/2011 - 3:42pmElizabeth Crum / Nevada News Bureau
Deep sighs of relief were heard all over Nevada when Senator John Ensign announced his decision not to run for reelection. Today the indictment of former Ensign staffer Doug Hampton will once again put many of the Silver State’s political players* on edge.
Commenting Obstacles
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/20/2011 - 11:39amWhile I fully respect Kirk's decision to link comment posting to facebook, and also understand the reason he gives, I don't think it is the right step.
I've never heard about the major site "Techcrunch" which he mentions as having successfully implemented this, but I am sure everybody has heard about the major sites Los Angeles Times and CNN that implemented it as well and have since gone back to offering the traditional method of sign-up. Simply because too many participants refused to open a facebook account just to be able to comment; they simply don't trust this social network.
Report Suggests Economic Growth May Soon Be Under Way In Nevada
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/13/2011 - 8:03amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – While much of the economic news about Nevada is gloom and doom, a new report prepared for Secretary of State Ross Miller shows new business filings in the last quarter of 2010 turned positive for the first time since mid-2006.
The turnaround suggests the worst of the economic slowdown may be behind us, according to the report.
Report Suggests Economic Growth May Soon Be Under Way In Nevada
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/11/2011 - 1:04pmCARSON CITY – While much of the economic news about Nevada is gloom and doom, a new report prepared for Secretary of State Ross Miller shows new business filings in the last quarter of 2010 turned positive for the first time since mid-2006.
The turnaround suggests the worst of the economic slowdown may be behind us, according to the report.
Underemployed is subject of University of Nevada Reno study
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/07/2011 - 3:52pmRENO — While unemployment has been a frequent topic of discussion during the recession, underemployment and its effects have not, even though the number of underemployed workers has also increased.
A study published online last week in the Journal of Management, “‘I Have a Job, But…’ A Review of Underemployment,” by University of Nevada, Reno Assistant Professor Frances M. McKee-Ryan and University of Alabama Assistant Professor Jaron Harvey brings attention to the topic and its potentially detrimental effects to individuals, organizations and society.
New Nevada fishing license year is now in effect
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/02/2011 - 10:37amIf you’re a fisherman or fisherwoman, it’s that time of the year to remind you to purchase your new 2011-2012 fishing license.
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Click here for this week's fishing report and here for the latest outdoor news.
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That new fishing license year began yesterday on March 1 and it will run through the last day in February, 2012.
Public Pension Reform Details Emerge From Sandoval Administration
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2011 - 4:32pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval will propose a change to the retirement system for new state employees that would reduce their current pension benefits by one half and cut the long-term liability for taxpayers by the same amount, his chief of staff said today.
The Federal Stimulus After Two Years: How many jobs did it provide?
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/12/2011 - 4:00amBy Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Turn on the TV these days and it seems as if every politician is talking about jobs and the economy.
State Democrat Lawmakers Announce New Job Creation Initiatives
Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/10/2011 - 3:45pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Democratic legislative leaders today announced they will pursue legislation to ensure Nevadans are employed on state or local government public works projects.
Silver Springs February Social for Families with Military Members and Veterans
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 4:44pmTwo guest speakers will be featured this month at the second Silver Springs social for families with military members and veterans.
The social will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. at the Silver Springs Senior/Community Center, 2945 Fort Churchill Road in Silver Springs. The gathering is for Silver Springs and Stagecoach families of veterans, enlisted and reserve members, and for reserve, active duty, and veterans. It is open to anyone from Silver Springs and Stagecoach with a family member who is or has been in the military. Children are very welcome!
Senate Panel Hears Jobs Proposal, But Call For Tax Increases Faces Opposition
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 3:20pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Construction industry groups advocating for a tax increase to fund public works projects around the state to help put people back to work made their pitch to a legislative committee today, but the Building Jobs Coalition proposal faces opposition from Gov. Brian Sandoval.
Professors To Take Pay Hit, Chancellor Klaich Warns Nevada May Lose Best Faculty
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/01/2011 - 4:00amBy Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
Until now, tenured faculty at Nevada’s universities have avoided the budget guillotine that has chopped away at the state budget.
They escaped salary cuts during the past session due to rules governing their pay.
Federal Report Sheds Light On Nevada’s Dismal 2010 Unemployment Picture
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/28/2011 - 4:24pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – The fact that Nevada has the worst unemployment rate in the nation isn’t exactly news, but a report released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides an in-depth picture of just how bad it was in 2010.
The report shows that Nevada’s “actual” unemployment rate for the calendar year was 23.6 percent, with California second at 22.1 percent.
Gov. Sandoval Proposes Economic Plan To Encourage Private Sector Job Growth
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/24/2011 - 6:01pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today said he will embark on a multifaceted approach to rebuilding Nevada’s economy by assisting in private-sector job growth, including the creation of a $10 million “Catalyst Fund” to provide one-time incentives to businesses that want to relocate to the state.
Nevada’s Unemployment Insurance Fund Could Be Insolvent Until 2018
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/21/2011 - 2:08pmBy Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada’s unemployment-insurance benefit fund could be in the red until 2018 as the state continues to borrow from the federal government to keep sending unemployment checks.
Gov. Sandoval Seeks $60 million From Cash-Strapped General Fund For Loan Repayment
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/19/2011 - 6:27pmBy Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval has proposed spending an estimated $60 million to repay interest on hundreds of millions of dollars in federal loans.
That $60 million would come out of the general fund, said Dale Erquiaga, the governor’s senior adviser. This would leave less money for health care, education and other vital state functions in the general fund.
Colorado River Commission Pays Big Bucks To ‘Double-Dippers,’ But No $350 Hourly Rate
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/13/2011 - 1:51pmCARSON CITY – Nevada’s Colorado River Commission is one of the state agencies cited in a recent legislative audit as paying some of the highest salaries to former state employees working as contractors, the Nevada News Bureau has learned.
Information obtained as a result of a public records request shows two former state employees, James Davenport and Sara Price, both attorneys, have collectively earned over half a million dollars in salaries as contractors for the agency over the past three and a half years.