Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford warned Nevadans to be alert of scams related to the pending federal stimulus package. While a deal has been negotiated and the bill awaits final votes and the president’s signature, Congress’ economic relief package, in part, proposes to send money directly to individual Americans in response to the financial distress caused by COVID-19. … [Read more...]
Gov. Sisolak bans anti-malaria drugs for coronavirus patients
Associated Press Nevada’s governor has signed an emergency order barring the use of anti-malaria drugs for someone who has the coronavirus. Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak’s order Tuesday restricting chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine comes after President Donald Trump touted the medication as a treatment for the virus. Trump last week falsely stated that the Food and Drug … [Read more...]
Disaster Resource Guide for Nevada
In a Medium post published today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) unveiled a comprehensive Disaster Resource Guide for Nevadans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The guide includes critical information on medical care, mental health services, financial and housing assistance, aid for seniors, resources for small business owners, and more. The Disaster Resource … [Read more...]
Court asks Teachers Union to Reword Petition Seeking to Raise Gaming Tax
By Michelle Rindels The Nevada Independent A Carson City judge has called for some changes to the wording of a proposed ballot measure that seeks to raise the gaming tax by more than 40 percent to support education. Judge James Wilson on Monday ordered that the effective date on the petition be changed, and wording adjusted to reflect that the proceeds of the gaming … [Read more...]
Advocates Aim for More and Better-Paying Jobs for People with Disabilities
By Tabitha Mueller The Nevada Independent During the 2019 legislative session, a bill designed to phase out “subminimum wage” — the practice of paying disabled employees less than the minimum wage and sometimes as little as three to four cents an hour — died without a vote. But the push is not over. With help from a state grant, disabilities rights advocates along … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Cases in Nevada Rise to 4 After Patients in Clark, Washoe Counties Test Presumptively Positive
David Calvert/The Nevada Independent The Washoe County Administration Complex on Friday, March 6, 2020 before a press conference with Washoe County officials addressing the county’s first presumptive case of COVID-19. By Jackie Valley and Megan Messerly The Nevada Independent Local health district officials announced Sunday that two more Nevadans have tested … [Read more...]
Several Road Projects in the Works in Northern Nevada
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has been busy hosting workshops and inviting public feedback for the 2050 Regional Transportation Plan while still making improvements in the current plan as funding becomes available. Here are some upcoming Sparks’ projects in the works: RTC Launches Eagle Canyon Extension Study The RTC is currently in the beginning stages of … [Read more...]
Nevada News Brief
Nevada AG Warns Against Coronavirus Price Gouging LAS VEGAS — Nevada’s attorney general is urging the public to report any coronavirus-driven price gouging. Attorney General Aaron Ford warned in a tweet Sunday against any retailer selling products like hand sanitizer and protective masks at higher than normal prices. Anyone who sees incidents of unusually high prices is … [Read more...]