stimulus
Nevada governor proposes $8.68 billion budget restoring cuts to Medicaid, other state programs
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 9:45amGov. Steve Sisolak is proposing a two-year budget that reverses cuts to Medicaid and other key K-12 programs made last summer, after financial projections left the state at what officials are calling an “inconsistent, if not positive, ending point” for tax revenue.
UNR Extension weekly online town halls and webinars for small businesses resume this week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 9:14amAs the new year kicks off and another COVID-19 stimulus package has been passed, University of Nevada, Reno Extension will offer free online town halls and webinars next week and the following week to provide small businesses owners with details on the stimulus package, as well as guidance on marketing and taxes. Discussion on the new stimulus package will include improvements to the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program, as well as emergency enhancements being made to related lending programs.
Nevada Congressman Amodei votes to override defense legislation veto, votes against Trump backed $2K stimulus checks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 5:16pmWASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mark Amodei , NV-02, released the following statements Monday after voting to override a presidential veto of the National Defense Authorization Act and voting against Economic Impact Payments.
Nevada governor addresses jobless benefits, 'unnecessary delays' in stimulus package
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 8:17amCARSON CITY — Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak issued the following statement Sunday evening after President Trump signed into law the bipartisan appropriations and coronavirus relief deal reached by Congress last week, H.R. 133.
Nevada officials give update on pending federal legislation as existing unemployment benefit programs to expire Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 2:56pmThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation provided an update Thursday to Nevadans about a federal stimulus bill and how the delay in the passage and enactment of the stimulus bill will adversely affect Nevadans.
Nevada governor implements evictions moratorium through March 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 10:46amNevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed and issued an emergency directive Monday that implements a moratorium on most residential evictions in Nevada through March 31, 2021.
State adds $20 million fund infusion, adjusts timeline for Nevada small business grant program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 12:51pmCARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak, the Nevada State Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic of Development announced Wednesday an additional infusion of $20 million in to the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support (PETS) grant program, which opened for applicants on Monday.
As Nevada eviction order lifts, what protections do tenants have and how can they use them?
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 12:56pmOct. 15 is finally here — the day Gov. Steve Sisolak said a statewide eviction moratorium that lasted more than six months would finally lift in Nevada.
Nevada program for those behind on rent has paid out around $2 million of its $60M allotment
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 9:28amOfficials trying to get $60 million out the door by the end of the year on behalf of Nevadans who have fallen behind on rent have disbursed about $2 million so far, according to progress reports provided to a state housing committee.
With commercial eviction moratorium lifted, Nevada's small business banks on landlord communication
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 5:20amWhen Will Truce and Jake Conway worked as high school teachers in Carson City, a colleague offered them some crystallized honey from his bee farm, and the two began experimenting with making mead, the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage brewed by fermenting honey with water and sometimes referred to as ‘honey wine.’
Restaurants, doctors, lawyers top list of thousands of Nevada PPP loan recipients
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 2:26pmTens of thousands of Nevada small businesses and organizations — from casinos and law firms to churches and even strip clubs — received at least $3.1 billion through the Paycheck Protection Program stimulus package, according to a massive disclosure made by the federal government.
A case for a Congressional candidate with common sense and mutual respect for Congress
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 12:45pmThe polarizing attitudes and ideology that has taken over the American political environment -- as witnessed in recently-held political debates and rallies, nationwide -- is a danger to traditional American democratic values of diversity and respect of the “marketplace of ideas”, where people are not listening to each other, where respect for diversity is lacking, where the prevailing political attitude seems to be “my way or the highway”.
Nevada Interrupted: Carson City coffee shop owner moves business online, awaits action on federal loans
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 9:25amMany Nevadans are adjusting to the proliferation of COVID-19 by practicing social distancing, stocking up on supplies and staying at home. The Nevada Independent is sharing their stories each day.
Bill would expand payroll aid to small gaming businesses
Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 6:45pmNevada’s congressional delegation is proposing legislation to expand a federal small business stimulus program to businesses that rely on gaming revenue.
Bill would expand payroll aid to small gaming businesses
Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 5:35pmNevada’s congressional delegation is proposing legislation to expand a federal small business stimulus program to businesses that rely on gaming revenue. Democratic Rep. Dina Titus, whose district makes up much of ...
Even before COVID-19, Nevada’s withered unemployment insurance system struggled to handle workload
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/12/2020 - 10:18amCecilia Gonzalez made her first call to Nevada’s unemployment office last Friday at 7:59 a.m., hoping that she might snag an open line the minute the agency opened to resolve a sticking point in her claim about her work history and eligibility.
Record unemployment claims continue; Nevada ramps up to meet ongoing jobless needs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 3:53pmThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is still seeing record number of initial claims for unemployment insurance each week. As the agency continues to experience high volume of claims entering the system, the agency’s number one priority is supporting Nevadans’ unemployment needs.
State cautions Nevada claimants about potential unemployment insurance scams
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 12:58pmThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is cautioning filers to be aware of websites that appear to look like legitimate government websites offering assistance in filing for Nevada unemployment insurance.
Nevada Arts Council to share funding update from federal stimulus
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 12:32pmCARSON CITY — Nevada arts and culture organizations and artists affected by the coronavirus pandemic will be receiving help from the federal stimulus package approved in Congress.
Agreement leads way for federal guidance on implementing Nevada unemployment insurance
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 3:39amWith support from the Governor, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, Employment Security Division entered into agreement over the weekend to take steps to implement the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) signed into law by the President Friday evening that will expand Unemployment Insurance benefits.
Carson City Essential Resource Information Guide for COVID-19
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 2:28pmLocal Restaurants open for takeout and/or delivery
Local Businesses that are open
COVID-19 news stories by Carson Now
Information about Coronavirus & COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
Nevada Health Response
https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/
Carson City Health and Human Services
https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/
Carson Tahoe Health
https://blog.carsontahoe.com/coronavirus-updates
Northern Nevada Development Authority COVID-19 resources page
https://nnda.org/partners/covid-19-business/
COVID-19 resources from Western Nevada Development District
https://wndd.org/covid-19/
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Stimulus Program Information
The coronavirus relief bill passed March 27 by Congress provides payments to individuals who make less than $100,000 a year. The payment total $1,200 for each adult who makes $75,000 or less, plus $500 per child. The payment amounts decrease if you make between $75,000 and $99,000. The income is determined by your latest tax return filed with the IRS. It will use your 2019 taxes if you have filed them already, or your 2018 taxes if you haven't. If you have not filed either year, you can do so here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free
If your address has changed since you last filed taxes, you can fix that here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/individual/update-my-information
More information: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
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Here is a list of essential community resources around Carson City, along with telephone numbers and website addresses. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many offices are closed. Information resources may best be found on the agencies websites.
Adopt a Demo-CAT or Re-PUP-lican for FREE this weekend at Nevada Humane Society Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 9:00amAdopt a Demo-CAT or Re-PUP-lican for FREE This Weekend, October 19-21 at Nevada Humane Society. The Race to the Right House is on!
Carson City Library traces steps to national recognition
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 11:19amWhile Carson City Library staff members are celebrating being a finalist for the nation’s most prestigious library award, they are also taking note of how they got here.
Carson City Library traces steps to national recognition
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 10:49amWhile Carson City Library staff members are celebrating being a finalist for the nation’s most prestigious library award, they are also taking note of how they got here.
Tea Parties Were a Reaction to Bipartisan Cronyism
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/10/2016 - 8:32amIn our last column, we explained that the financial collapse of 2007-08 was due much to collusion between private banks and government. Congressional mandates required lenders to issue mortgages to people who couldn’t afford them. Then, government agencies would purchase the faulty loans from the banks, thus relieving the banks of the risks.
Nevada Writers Hall of Fame to honor Carson City area author Ellen Hopkins
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 8:48amThe 28th annual Nevada Writers Hall of Fame welcomes inductee, Ellen Hopkins, author of 11 bestselling novels, numerous stories and more than 20 children’s nonfiction titles. Mark Maynard, author of “Grind,” and Laura McBride, author of “We Are Called to Rise,” will be awarded with the 2015 Silver Pen.
Start-Up: What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger
Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/09/2015 - 12:45pmStart-Up! is weekly column on entrepreneurship, start-ups, technology and innovation, powered by the Adams Hub for Innovation.
As Pope releases climate message, a Carson City volunteer heads to DC to lobby for solution
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/19/2015 - 1:51pmFollowing the release of Pope Francis’ much-anticipated encyclical dealing with climate change, a volunteer from the Carson City chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby will meet in Washington, D.C. with representatives and senators to press for legislation that places a fee on carbon and returns revenue to households.
Nevada Writers Hall of Fame to honor Shaun Griffin and Ronald James
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 1:17pmThe 27th annual Nevada Writers Hall of Fame welcomes two new inductees, poet Shaun Griffin and folklorist and historian Ronald M. James. This year’s ceremony will take place Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014 in the Milt Glick Ballroom on the fourth floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union. Alicia Barber, author of Reno’s Big Gamble, will be awarded with the 2014 Silver Pen Award at the ceremony.
Nevada Writers Hall of Fame Award: Shaun Griffin and Ronald M. James
Common Core - A Stab at the Heart of American Education
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/30/2013 - 6:04pmThey say 45 states have adopted the Common Core “State” Standards for grades K-12. If you have not heard about them yet, that’s because they rammed it through with the same “you have to pass it to find out what’s in it” arrogance that gave us obamacare. The two of them are pillars of the “fundamental transformation” that candidate Obama promised in 2008.
https://peter5427.wordpress.com/2013/09/21/ominous-parallels-obamacare-a...
Common Core, The Promise
To learn what the fuss is all about, look in
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Core_State_Standards_Initiative.