Two projects awarded; second round of applications due Sept. 28, 2020 SPARKS – The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) seeks additional partners … [Read more...] about CARES Act funds still available to improve inventory and distribution of Nevada meat, produce and agricultural products
Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
Commissioners revise thinking on coronavirus relief fund
County commissioners are coming around to accepting coronavirus relief funding after first rejecting it at a recent commission meeting. The board … [Read more...] about Commissioners revise thinking on coronavirus relief fund
Opinion: Rural location should not prevent business from receiving help
While states are beginning to reopen in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, businesses are still hurting. They will be for some time. The … [Read more...] about Opinion: Rural location should not prevent business from receiving help
Groups call on Congress to treat rural, urban businesses equally
LYONS, NEBRASKA – As lawmakers consider legislation to address the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, a group of 64 small business … [Read more...] about Groups call on Congress to treat rural, urban businesses equally
USDA publishes FAQS for farmers and ranchers on SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program
On March 27th, Congress passed the Corona Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This package appropriated $349 billion for the Paycheck … [Read more...] about USDA publishes FAQS for farmers and ranchers on SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program
Resources for Nevadans during COVID-19 pandemic
Amid the economic uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, government agencies and other organizations are offering assistance. Here’s a rundown of … [Read more...] about Resources for Nevadans during COVID-19 pandemic
Nevada Bankers Association offers update on federal aid for businesses, including the Paycheck Protection Program
LAS VEGAS – Of all the measures the U.S. government is taking to help American workers and businesses deal with the economic crisis caused by the … [Read more...] about Nevada Bankers Association offers update on federal aid for businesses, including the Paycheck Protection Program
NDOT distributes $28 million in federal rural transit services funds
LAS VEGAS, NEV. – Nevada has received $27.8 million in rural transit relief funding from the U.S. Congress’ passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, … [Read more...] about NDOT distributes $28 million in federal rural transit services funds
Rosen joins colleagues in bipartisan letter urging HHS to support rural hospitals in coronavirus emergency funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senate colleagues in a bipartisan letter urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human … [Read more...] about Rosen joins colleagues in bipartisan letter urging HHS to support rural hospitals in coronavirus emergency funding
Agreement leads way for federal guidance on implementing the CARES Act
LAS VEGAS, NV – With support from the Governor, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), Employment Security Division … [Read more...] about Agreement leads way for federal guidance on implementing the CARES Act