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DETR: Initial Claims Rise Again; Continued Claims Back Above 300,000; PUA Initial Claims Fall Below 20,000
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 3:11pmFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 15,548 for the week ending July 18, up 882 claims, or 6.0 percent, compared to last week’s total of 14,666.
This is the fourth consecutive week of increases in regular initial claims. Through the week ending July 18, there have been 592,700 initial claims filed in 2020, 571,048 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Nevada’s $30 million residential rental assistance program accepting applications
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 10:52amNevada State Treasurer Zach Conine announced Monday the state’s short-term rental assistance program for Nevadans experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 is now taking applications.
Prepare Girls for Kindergarten with Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada’s Virtual Events Series
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/18/2020 - 11:15amCARSON CITY — Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is launching a free “Make New Friends” virtual event series to ensure that all girls are prepared to start kindergarten with confidence.
Shaheen Beauchamp Builders receives 2019 Re-Development of the Year for Carson City Urgent Care
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/18/2020 - 11:05amNorthern Nevada general contractor, Shaheen Beauchamp Builders LLC, has received the 2019 Summit Award for Re-Development of the Year for the Renown Urgent Care project in Carson City.
New quarter impacts Nevada's unemployment insurance, pandemic assistance, extended benefits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 3:39pmCARSON CITY — Federal and state law requires that the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation redetermine eligibility on a quarterly basis for regular unemployment, pandemic unemployment assistance, pandemic emergency unemployment compensation and state extended benefits.
Nevada Humanities awards nearly $369K to 46 statewide cultural organizations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/16/2020 - 11:40amNevada Humanities is pleased to announce the awards for Nevada Humanities CARES: Emergency Relief Grants for Nevada Humanities and Cultural Organizations. Forty-six cultural and humanities organizations across Nevada received $368,873 in federal CARES Act grants.
Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada to host free COVID-19 testing to reach Native community
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:29pmRENO, Nev. — The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada’s goal is to provide an opportunity for urban Indian populations to receive testing.
Nevada treasurer reveals details of $50 million rent payment assistance program for tenants
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/14/2020 - 2:05pmRenters who fell behind on payments during the pandemic should be able to apply this week for a new state program that will disburse $50 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to ease housing and business woes.
California governor orders bars, wineries and indoor dining to close as COVID-19 spikes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 1:59pmCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered all counties in California to close indoor restaurants, bars, movie theaters and wineries as the state combats a surge in coronavirus cases. A list of 30 counties has further restrictions.
Vote by Mail (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/12/2020 - 9:54amA number of Nevada’s rural county commissions have passed or are considering resolutions expressing their opposition to mail-in voting. Taking their cue from President Trump, they base their opposition on claims that mail-in voting is rife with fraud. It’s no coincidence that these exclusively Republican officials feel threatened by mail-in voting, and it has nothing to do with fraud, real or imagined.
Regular Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance Rise by 12.4 percent; Continued Claims See First Weekly Increase Since May
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/11/2020 - 11:21amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 12,484 for the week ending July 4, up 1,374 claims, or 12.4 percent, compared to last week’s total of 11,110. This is the second consecutive week of increases in regular initial claims.
Through the week ending July 4, there have been 562,486 initial claims filed in 2020, 540,834 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
First Responders Gain Wellness Support Via New Nevada CIT Website
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/05/2020 - 7:52amStatewide partners collaborated to launch Nevada’s first website focused on first responder Crisis Intervention Team training and other behavioral health resources which can be found at nvcit.org.
Carson area organizations among 13 statewide to receive CARES Act food insecurity funding
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 2:33pmThe Nevada Department of Agriculture announced 13 organizations will be awarded Community Food Response relief funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Free online diabetes self-management classes begin
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 1:27pmRegistration is open for a free, online series of classes on Diabetes Self Management that begins July 23, 2020.
What: This 6 week self-management class was developed at Stanford University and offers anyone living with diabetes – or anyone living with or caring for someone with diabetes – the tools and skills to successfully manage their condition.
Nevada approved for statewide plans aimed to boost student access and tech opportunities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 9:09amNevada is one of four additional states to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Education for its career and technical education plan submitted under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.
DETR: Regular Unemployment Insurance Claims Continue to Decline, PUA Initial Claims Rise
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/27/2020 - 10:03amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 10,347 for the week ending June 20, down 273 claims, or 2.6 percent, compared to last week’s total of 10,620. This is the eighth consecutive week of declines in regular initial claims.
Through the week ending June 20, there have been 538,892 initial claims filed in 2020, 517,240 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
DMV to resume taking appointments in Carson City, tests suspended after Las Vegas examiner contracts COVID-19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/20/2020 - 8:45amCARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles today temporarily suspended all non-commercial driving skills tests statewide after one drive examiner in Las Vegas contracted coronavirus.
“We’re taking this brief pause to re-evaluate our protocols. Even though our examiners have been wearing personal protective equipment, the driver and the examiner sit in close proximity during a test. We must continue to put the safety of the public and our employees first,” said DMV Director Julie Butler.
DETR: Regular Continued Claims Decline as Economy Begins to Reopen, PUA Continued Claims Total Nearly 93,000
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/19/2020 - 11:11amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 10,620 for the week ending June 13, down 128 claims, or 1.2 percent, compared to last week’s total of 10,748. This is the seventh consecutive week of declines in regular initial claims. Through the week ending June 13, there have been 528,545 initial claims filed in 2020, 506,893 of which have come in the last fourteen weeks.
"Housing First" advocate to speak at Carson Dems' tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/19/2020 - 9:58amFeatured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon will be Dee Dee Foremaster, executive director of the Rural Center for Independent Living and Do Drop In day refuge for the homeless and mentally ill. The topic of her presentation will be "Housing First: Why the first and primary need of an individual experiencing homelessness is to obtain stable housing, and that all other issues affecting that individual can be addressed once housing is obtained."
DMV offices in Carson City, statewide open with phased-in limited service
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 12:46pmThe Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles reopened its branch offices in the Silver State including Carson City and Reno, which saw brisk business Monday.
Initial Unemployment Claims at 10,748 last week, down 5 percent according to DETR
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/12/2020 - 9:26amFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 10,748 for the week ending June 6, down 589 claims, or 5.2 percent compared to last week’s total of 11,337.
Carson City's July 4 fireworks, carnival canceled; RSVP considers return Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 10:01amThe RSVP Carson City 4th of July fireworks show and carnival has been canceled, but there is a chance festivities instead could move to Labor Day weekend, organizers said.
DMV to reopen June 15 in Carson City, statewide; plans include drive tests, new tech solutions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 1:59pmCARSON CITY — Beginning Monday, June 15, 2020, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles will reopen all branch offices in the Silver State.
Over 500,000 Regular Initial Claims Filed in 2020; Weekly Declines in Initial and Continued Claims for Second Consecutive Week
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/05/2020 - 12:09pmFinalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 11,337 for the week ending May 30, down 4,270 claims, or 27.4 percent compared to last week’s total of 15,607.
This is the fifth consecutive week of declines in regular initial claims. Through the week ending May 30, there have been 507,177 initial claims filed in 2020, 485,525 of which have come in the last twelve weeks.
Water pipeline opponent to speak at Carson Dems' tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 11:01pmKyle Roerink, Executive Director of the Great Basin Water Network, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon.
Kyle served as a subject matter expert for Rep. Dina Titus, then as principal advocate for the YES on Question 6 campaign to mandate that 50% of Nevada's electricity be from renewable sources by 2030.
First-of-its kind agreement will protect Greater Sage-Grouse habitat, support Nevada's rural economy
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 10:26amThe Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is excited to announce that Coeur Rochester, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coeur Mining, Inc. and Crawford Cattle, LLC have entered into a first-of-its-kind agreement to protect critical sagebrush habitat in Nevada while ensuring continued environmentally sensitive and sustainable mining practices.
Election Preview: Democrats face off in 2nd Congressional District primary in longshot bid to oust Amodei
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 10:53amDemocrats competing in the Congressional District 2 primary have poured tens of thousands of dollars into the race in the hopes of pulling off a historic first: winning a Northern Nevada seat no Democrat has ever won.
DETR: Regular Initial Unemployment Claims Decline, Continued Claims See First Declines Since March
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 9:55amCARSON CITY, NV – Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled 15,607 for the week ending May 23, down 2,230 claims, or 12.5 percent compared to last week’s total of 17,837.
Free online diabetes self-management classes begin Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 1:32pmRegistration is open for a free, online series of classes on Diabetes Self Management that begins on Thursday, May 28, 2020.
What: This 6 week self-management series of workshops was developed at Stanford University and offers anyone living with diabetes — or anyone living with or caring for someone with diabetes — the tools and skills to successfully manage their condition.
April employment report grim: Carson City loses 3,800 jobs, Reno 24,500 and Vegas, 214.5K
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:54pmIn April, Carson City lost 3,800 jobs at a rate of 12.4 percent, giving the capital city an unemployment rate of 21.4 percent for the month compared to March’s rate of 7.1 percent and 4 percent in April 2019, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.