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Nevada’s communities of color, essential workers are disproportionately affected by COVID-19: Report

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Nevada’s army of essential workers have not only kept the wheels of daily life going for all Nevadans, they’ve helped the state maintain the look and feel of normalcyduring a global pandemic and an historic budget shortfall in the state. They are the staff in grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies. They work in janitorial services,… [Read More]

Washoe County Library System retires late fees in attempt to remove barriers to library access

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The Washoe County Library System became one of the first library systems in Nevada to eliminate fines for overdue books and materials last week, joining a nationwide movement aiming to alleviate financial stress and create a more welcoming space. The decision to eliminate overdue fees came during an Aug. 19 library board of trustees meeting and followed… [Read More]

Eviction moratorium will be extended for another 45 days amid hurdles getting aid programs going

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Gov. Steve Sisolak will extend Nevada’s soon-to-expire eviction moratorium until mid-October, while trying to fast-track the launch of a renter mediation program and adding $10 million for residential tenant assistance payments. Just hours before residential evictions on the basis of non-payment of rent were allowed to legally resume on Sept. 1, the Democratic governor’s office announced at… [Read More]

New head of ‘strike force’ focused on backlogged unemployment claims shares progress

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Two weeks after Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a “strike force” to help resolve a backlog of unemployment claims, the head of the effort — former Nevada Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley — says several key initiatives are getting off the ground this week. Buckley said she’s prioritizing the claims of those who haven’t received payment at all above other… [Read More]

Seniors face more social isolation, loneliness due to pandemic

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Even before the pandemic, older adults were more likely to be lonely or socially isolated. As adults grow older, they could lose family or friends, live on their own or face a multitude of other factors that could contribute to them feeling less connected.  Now, in these times of social distancing and shutdowns, seniors are even… [Read More]

Americans share common ground, misperceptions about immigration, poll finds

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When it comes to immigration, Americans have a lot of misconceptions about immigrants.  That’s one of the findings from a new national survey released Thursday from Public Agenda, USA Today and Ipsos Hidden Common Ground. At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be anything Earth-shattering about this latest poll. A majority of Americans support stronger border security. … [Read More]

Immigrants in Elko area suffer after postal worker accused of intentionally discarding federal documents

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Eloisa Mendoza, who leads Elko Hispanic Services, is accustomed to steady, slow work days in her office, where she assists Latino immigrant community members with their immigration paperwork and translation services.  That quickly changed in 2018 when community members began to flood her office with concerns that their federal immigration documents, such as permanent residency… [Read More]

WCSD will reopen with in-person, hybrid learning this fall

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A looming decision on whether or not the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees would honor their plans to return to in-person learning in the fall was determined late Tuesday night. Students, teachers and supporting staff will be going back to school in person this fall. For weeks now, the Washoe County School District… [Read More]