Nevada Legal Services (NLS) remains open with staff working remotely to assist with legal issues related to unemployment benefits, SNAP (food stamps), housing assistance, and any other legal issue arising out of the COVID-19 crisis. We provide free information on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, how to apply for unemployment benefits, SNAP, and other government … [Read more...] about Free COVID-19 legal service available for low-income Nevadans
Cortez Masto Bill Providing Tax Relief to College Scholarship Recipients
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) on June 10 cosponsored legislation to ensure students receiving scholarships and grants to finance their higher education are not overly taxed. Introduced by Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.),the Tax Relief for Student Success Act would require college students’ scholarship aid to be taxed as … [Read more...] about Cortez Masto Bill Providing Tax Relief to College Scholarship Recipients
How to Prepare for and Tackle Unexpected College Costs
(StatePoint) Smart financial decisions can help your family make good college investment decisions. Unfortunately, unexpected costs throw many families for a loop. To plan realistically, consider the following: • Pad Your Budget: Many college expenses are variable -- from fun stuff, like entertainment and trips, to the serious, like books, supplies and other educational … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for and Tackle Unexpected College Costs
Stott picked by Phillies in first round of MLB draft
Former Desert Oasis baseball player Bryson Stott was selected 14th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Stott also attended UNLV and was only the second Rebel position player to be chosen in the first round. Stott is a shortstop, and his main big league comp is Brandon Crawford. That’s not too bad considering Crawford has always been known as a strong defensive … [Read more...] about Stott picked by Phillies in first round of MLB draft
OK, what the heck is an Amazon locker?
Anyone shopping at the Vons grocery store at Warm Springs and Durango can't help but have noticed this huge, yellow structure labeled Amazon Locker. So what is this? Basically, it's a place you can have Amazon deliver a package that isn't your home. It's geared toward those who may live in apartments who may not have a big enough mail box for packages, or for those who … [Read more...] about OK, what the heck is an Amazon locker?