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The Covid-19 Recession and Prospects for Recovery the topic of Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/12/2021 - 2:52amFeatured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Elliott Parker, PhD, Economics professor at the University of Nevada-Reno and Nevada's Second Gentleman.
Nevada governor appoints Elisa Cafferata as permanent director of state employment office
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 4:03pmCARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday the appointment of Elisa Cafferata as the permanent director of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. She had been in the role of acting director.
Carson City employment edges up in December, Reno ends 2020 with smallest employment decline
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 10:05amIn December, Carson City saw an increase of 200 jobs, or 0.7 percent, since November 2020 with the trade, transportation, and utilities sector growing the most by 100 jobs, according to data released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
DETR: Nevada Adds Jobs back in December; Unemployment Rate Continues to Improve
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 1:18pmEmployment in Nevada increased over the month by 8,200 jobs as the state continues to recover. Jobs remain below typical levels, down 96,900 jobs since December 2019, for an annual decline of 6.8 percent according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) December 2020 economic report.
Nevada governor sets vision of a future economy in State of State address amid economic, health crisis
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 8:04amGov. Steve Sisolak told Nevadans experiencing some of their darkest hours of economic and public health devastation that he has a plan to create more than 165,000 jobs over the next decade, launch new initiatives to retrain displaced workers and build out an economy based on clean energy, blockchain and other futuristic technologies.
DETR: Regular program claimants continue to transfer to state extended benefits
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 9:42amFor the week ending January 9, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 9,511, up 1,050 claims, or 12.4 percent, compared to the previous week’s total of 8,461 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).
Through the week ending January 9, there have been a total of 803,738 initial claims filed since the week ending March 14, 2020.
DETR: Claims activity mixed over the week, increases in State Extended Benefits claims continue
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/09/2021 - 10:26amFor the week ending January 2, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,461, up 1,252 claims, or 17.4 percent, compared to the previous week’s total of 7,209 claims, according to data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).
Since the week ending March 14, 2020, the first week Nevada saw claims increase due the pandemic, there have been a total of 794,227 initial claims filed.
Nevadans on unemployment could see extension relief as early as this week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 9:46amThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Thursday that all unemployment insurance claimants and all Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claimants who still have weeks of eligibility in their accounts will see their regular weekly benefit and supplemental $300 in their accounts as early as this week.
Nevada's health insurance exchange director appointed as Governor’s Office policy director
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 11:43amCARSON CITY — Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced Monday the appointment of Heather Korbulic as Policy Director for the Governor’s Office, effective Monday, Jan. 4, 2021.
Judge: DETR no longer in contempt of court over unemployment payment stoppages in Nevada
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/02/2021 - 11:07amA Reno judge has determined that the state is no longer in contempt of court over stalled unemployment payments, after hearing that benefits were restarted for nearly 6,000 claimants since his initial finding of contempt earlier this month.
Initial unemployment claims in Nevada decline over the week; extended benefits see increase
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 11:00amCARSON CITY — According to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 7,209 for the week ending December 26, down 589 claims, or 7.6%, compared to the previous week’s total of 7,798 claims.
Carson City Chamber reflects on lessons learned in 2020
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 9:56amFinally! That’s the word now heard on almost every newscast as we wrap up this tumultuous year. It’s the thought that precedes every thought when speaking of 2020.
State provides update on Nevada unemployment provisions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 9:53amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation issued the following update Wednesday regarding the Continued Assistance Act Unemployment Provisions.
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 - 6:16pmWASHINGTON, 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.
DETR addresses Continued Assistance Act, prepares to reprogram system to process claims
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 3:13pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation issued the following statement Monday regarding the Continued Assistance Act Unemployment Provisions.
Nevada governor addresses jobless benefits, 'unnecessary delays' in stimulus package
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 9:17amCARSON 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.
DETR: Rescheduled updates to Unemployment Insurance website to debut new look and improved navigation on claimant and employer login screens
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/26/2020 - 12:00pmThe Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) announced that in order to conduct regular system updates, they are temporarily taking the Unemployment Insurance (UI) website, ui.nv.gov offline on Saturday, December 26th from 6 AM to midnight, a period of lower traffic. During this time, individuals will not be able to file claims or access the resource materials.
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 - 3:56pmThe 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.
November unemployment in Carson City flat, Reno and Vegas regain jobs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 12:05pmCarson City employment figures for November remained unchanged since October 2020 with the trade, transportation, and utilities sector growing the most by 100 jobs, according to a Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation monthly employment report.
Nevada lawmakers approve spending on $207 million in federal coronavirus funds
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 3:52pmIn a rush to avoid an end-of-the-year reversion back to the federal government, Nevada lawmakers have signed off on a plan that will allocate roughly $207 million in federal COVID-19 pandemic relief dollars largely to equipment costs and salaries of state employees.
Rotary Club of Carson City Help Local Families During the Holidays
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 12:09pmThe Rotary Club of Carson City is helping spread holiday cheer to many Carson City families this holiday season. This week club members donated $2,650 to the Salvation Army serving Carson City and Douglas County.
DETR: Initial claims for regular program see little change; Pandemic Unemployment Assistance initial claims remain elevated
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 11:49amFor the week ending December 12, initial claims for Unemployment Insurance (UI) totaled 9,027, up 244 claims, or 2.8 percent, compared to the previous week’s total of 8,783 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).
Nevada begins borrowing to ensure uninterrupted payment of Unemployment Insurance benefits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 5:26pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Thursday it has started borrowing money from the federal government to help ensure Nevada residents who are eligible for regular unemployment benefits continue to receive payments without interruption during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Nevada adds jobs back in November; unemployment rate continues to improve
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 9:53amCARSON CITY — Employment in Nevada increased over the month by 9,200 jobs as the State continues to recover. Jobs remain below typical levels; Nevada has 109,500 fewer jobs than in November 2019, for an annual job growth rate of -7.7 percent according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s November 2020 economic report.
Nevada governor extends ‘statewide pause’ for another month, announces new eviction moratorium through March
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/13/2020 - 6:32pmGov. Steve Sisolak announced on Sunday that he is extending current coronavirus health and safety restrictions for another month and putting in place a new moratorium on evictions through the end of March.
DETR: Most unemployment claim categories increase this week; Pandemic Unemployment Assistance initial claims increase significantly
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/12/2020 - 10:04amFor the week ending December 5, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 8,783, up 2,341 claims, or 36.3 percent, compared to the previous week’s total of 6,442 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR). This is only the second increase in regular initial claims activity since October 24. Through the week ending December 5, there have been a total of 783,384 initial claims filed in 2020, 761,732 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Judge finds DETR in contempt of court for not restarting unemployment payments to thousands of claimants
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 11:15amA Washoe County judge has determined that Nevada is in contempt of a court order issued this summer that mandated the state promptly pay thousands of people who had been receiving benefits but saw them stopped without an allowable reason or a hearing.
DETR: Initial claims for regular UI at lowest level since March; nearly 273,000 continued claims filed
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 10:57amFor the week ending November 28, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 6,442, down 1,679 claims, or 20.7 percent, compared to the previous week’s total of 8,121 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).
Nevada unemployment initial claims increase; continued claims across all programs remain elevated
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 9:56amCARSON CITY — For the week ending Nov. 21, initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled 8,121, up 871 claims, or 12.1 percent, compared to the previous week’s total of 7,243 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Through the week ending Nov. 21, there have been a total of 768,159 initial claims filed in 2020, 746,507 of which have been filed since the week ending March 14.
Carson City sees slight decrease in October employment, Reno and Vegas report modest gains
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 11/28/2020 - 12:05pmCARSON CITY — The Silver State added back 3,600 jobs, or 0.3 percent since September 2020. When compared to October 2019, jobs are still down by 117,200, or -8.2 percent, for a current total of 1,305,300 jobs, according to a the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s October 2020 economic report.