Interest in producing food at home increases as COVID-19 raises food scarcity concerns LAS VEGAS, Nev. – With the scarcity of some foods in local … [Read more...] about Extension offers online session on backyard poultry production amid COVID-19
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County revises COVID-19 emergency declaration, eyes reopening
As government officials evaluate the medical and societal impacts of reopening parts of the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic, at least 26 states are … [Read more...] about County revises COVID-19 emergency declaration, eyes reopening
Initial unemployment claims total 28,550 for week ending 5/2; Continued claims above 300,000
CARSON CITY, NV – Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims for unemployment … [Read more...] about Initial unemployment claims total 28,550 for week ending 5/2; Continued claims above 300,000
Governor signs directive to protect Nevadans from garnishment of COVID-19 related funds
Carson City, NV — Governor Steve Sisolak has signed an emergencydirective to temporarily freeze some garnishment actions and executions of judgments … [Read more...] about Governor signs directive to protect Nevadans from garnishment of COVID-19 related funds
Extension offers webinar on self-care and online town hall for small businesses
Discussions aim to help small businesses connect, pivot and adapt amid COVID-19 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Besides needing funds available for small businesses … [Read more...] about Extension offers webinar on self-care and online town hall for small businesses
Many lean on faith during pandemic
All over the world, people of different religions have been leaning on their faith to get through these trying times. With churches closing and … [Read more...] about Many lean on faith during pandemic
Protect meatpacking plant workers and our food supply
By Gladys Godinez, community organizer, Center for Rural Affairs Meatpacking plants across the country have become COVID-19 hotspots, and the … [Read more...] about Protect meatpacking plant workers and our food supply
Nevada Rural Housing Authority announces COVID-19 emergency assistance program
Carson City, Nev. (April 24, 2020) – Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) has announced its COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program, which … [Read more...] about Nevada Rural Housing Authority announces COVID-19 emergency assistance program
No new cases reported in county as Governor’s office releases ‘Roadmap to Recovery’
COVID-19 cases continue to increase daily by the tens of thousands in the United States and by the hundreds in Nevada, though the growth rate of new … [Read more...] about No new cases reported in county as Governor’s office releases ‘Roadmap to Recovery’
Initial state unemployment claims total 42,541; Continued claims rise to 274,850
State extended benefits triggered CARSON CITY, NV – Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation … [Read more...] about Initial state unemployment claims total 42,541; Continued claims rise to 274,850