After pay had stagnated at around $11 an hour for over a decade, the new minimum wage will help solve the workforce shortage crisis so Nevada’s rapidly-aging population and people with disabilities get quality care 13,000 Nevada home care workers’ lives are beginning to change dramatically as they start to see the state’s new $16 minimum wage show up in their paychecks. The … [Read more...] about “Life-changing” $16 Minimum Wage Goes into Effect for 13,000 Nevada Home Care Workers Following Years of Strong Union Advocacy
Voting
Kids Are Invited to Vote at Henderson City Hall During 2024 Election Year
Kids can learn about the U.S. election process by voting for their favorite ice cream flavor The City of Henderson is encouraging children under 18 to come to City Hall with a registered voter to participate and learn about the election process by voting for their favorite ice cream flavor through the 2024 election year. Starting with the Presidential Preference Primary, … [Read more...] about Kids Are Invited to Vote at Henderson City Hall During 2024 Election Year
Thousands to Attend “Communities United Multicultural Festival” Celebrating Diversity and Right to Vote
The festival, which will foster understanding across communities by featuring music, performances, art, food and vendors from many different cultures, is a powerful rebuke to the alarming rise in hate crimes and divisive rhetoric WHAT: Communities United Multicultural Festival WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, 4-9 p.m. WHERE: Clark County Government Center … [Read more...] about Thousands to Attend “Communities United Multicultural Festival” Celebrating Diversity and Right to Vote
The Need for Non-Traditional Education in Nevada Keeps Growing
While the narrative is that some kids "fail" at school, the reality is that the traditional classroom can fail struggling students. This is the conclusion that many parents, students, and educators in Nevada are reaching after witnessing the struggles taking place in classrooms around the state. The rigidity of the standard classroom makes learning difficult for some … [Read more...] about The Need for Non-Traditional Education in Nevada Keeps Growing
Piero’s Italian Cuisine Donates More Than $1,000 To The Shade Tree
Last night, Piero’s Italian Cuisine, a treasured Las Vegas fine dining restaurant, donated $1,279 to The Shade Tree of Las Vegas, in addition to providing and serving an exceptional Italian meal to the shelter’s 120 residents. The donation was raised in celebration of Piero’s 41st anniversary, and the winner was chosen by followers of the restaurant’s Instagram … [Read more...] about Piero’s Italian Cuisine Donates More Than $1,000 To The Shade Tree