Bump stocks, which allow semi-automatic weapons to fire like machine guns, were used in mass shootings like the one that killed 60 people in Las Vegas.
Politics and Government
The results from approximately 800 ballots — which included mail ballots and ballots that were cured — were included in the results drop.
District Judge Erika Ballou has faced complaints regarding two social media posts, as well as statements she made during a sentencing hearing.
Clark County officials released data about votes cast from jail in the Nevada primary election, but its report didn’t say how many inmates voted.
Attorney General Aaron Ford said Nevada will be receiving upwards of $6 million in the settlement relating to allegations of “deceptive trade practices.”
But don’t worry if you’re among the hundreds of thousands out of work and receiving, or set to receive, jobless pay: You’ll still receive your check without any hiccups.
The agency said it is investigating the sharp increase in new claims for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and to see if there are any potential trends.
Tens of thousands of Nevadans will soon be receiving notices that their jobless claims have been found ineligible.
Nevada’s unemployment bureau will not pay eligible filers the sixth round of the $300-a-week Lost Wages Assistance program unless it receives more money from the federal government.
Nevada’s workforce agency said the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Unemployment Insurance systems will be temporarily offline Saturday.
Nevada’s workforce agency closed its Las Vegas unemployment insurance call center Monday after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Nevada’s workforce agency said recent initial jobless claims for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program are “highly suspect.”
Chris Sewell will become the agency’s chief operating officer and Lynda Parven will be the new Administrator of the Employment Security Division.
The Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation said the spike is “questionable.”
Nevada is doubling funds for a state grant program for small businesses and nonprofits after thousands applied on the first day.