Nevada stands to lose nearly $170 million in federal funding for healthcare and child welfare programs over the next decade if even 1 percent of state residents don’t participate in next year’s census, state officials estimate.
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Robert Kern, a lawyer representing the company, said he would appeal the Labor Commissioner’s decision, arguing that the agency’s conclusions were improper on at least two fronts.
The Commission will track state lawmaker activities during the legislative session, particularly keen on the progress of four bills that originated in Clark County.
Starting July 1, the roughly 250,000 homes and business served by the Clark County Water Reclamation District will see their annual service charge go up by about 30 percent through 2028.
Organizations that minister to the Las Vegas Valley’s homeless are applauding the Clark County Commission’s vote last month to direct up to $12 million a year in marijuana fees to build new housing.
On Saturday, “Mojave Max Watch” begins at the Springs Preserve, according to a release from Clark County.
The rate hike sought by the Clark County Water Reclamation District, which serves more than 248,000 homes and businesses in the unincorporated county, would raise the average residential bill by about 30 percent over 10 years.
The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority is considering dipping into $13 million of its reserves to cover rental assistance payments in March if the federal funding stream for the subsidies dries up because of the ongoing government shutdown.
The Commission on Tuesday approved earmarking fees collected through marijuana business licenses to assist the roughly 6,000 homeless individuals countywide.
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman on Tuesday filed paperwork to run for re-election, seeking her third and final term as the figurehead of the seven-member body during the first day of the candidate filing period.
Michael Naft is the third new face on the commission to be introduced this week, following Monday’s swearing in of recently elected commissioners Tick Segerblom and Justin Jones.
Michael Naft, a top aide for U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, has been appointed to fill Gov. Steve Sisolak’s seat on the Clark County Commission, the governor announced Tuesday.
Clark County officials appear open to assisting individuals facing deportation obtain legal aid through UNLV’s Immigration Clinic, however the commission on Monday opted to seek alternative plans to a grant-matching opportunity through a criminal justice reform nonprofit.
Though his tempestuous time on the School Board ends Monday, Kevin Child will continue to do battle with the Clark County School District through his ongoing lawsuit.
Clark County Commissioners on Tuesday are expected to broach another contentious marijuana-related matter: Expungements of misdemeanor convictions.