To prevent a tsunami of evictions in the first two years of the pandemic, policymakers set up a safety net that included eviction moratoria, an expanded rental assistance program and passing legislation to postpone court proceedings while rental assistance applications were processed.
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450,000 Nevadans Will See Reduction in Food Assistance
Throughout the pandemic, most Nevdans receiving benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, also benefited from monthly emergency allotments. But that’s about to end.
AI and the Future of Work: 5 Experts on What ChatGPT, DALL-E and Other AI Tools Mean for Artists and Knowledge Workers
From steam power and electricity to computers and the internet, technological advancements have always disrupted labor markets, pushing out some jobs while creating others.
Apartment Rents Decrease Slightly in Southern Nevada
The average rent for an apartment in Southern Nevada was $1,451 in the third quarter of 2022, down from $1,480 in the second quarter but up from a year ago, when the average rent was $1,403.
Nevada to Receive Roughly $38M For Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
According to the US Department of Transportation, Nevada will receive a total of $37,958,457 over the next 5 years for the development and expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure.
Nevada Unemployment Stays Steady in September
Recently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released both national and state unemployment and jobs data from September.
National Unemployment Drops to 3.5 Percent in September
On Friday, October 7, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report with preliminary September unemployment and job numbers.
High Costs at Nevada Pumps Despite National Decline in Gas Prices
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average gas price across the United States continued to drop on Tuesday, September 13, reaching $3.707.
Biden Administration’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Alleviates Living Costs For Many Nevadans
Americans with outstanding student loans may see their debts reduced following last week’s announcement of the White House’s student loan forgiveness plan by President Joe Biden.
Are Nevada’s Child Care Programs Sustainable?
There are only 445 licensed child care centers in Southern Nevada and 195 licensed child care providers in Washoe County.