J. N. Schierl News
Bureau of Labor Statistics announces June CPI decrease for the West Region
By J. N. Schierl | Jul 19, 2024
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that in June, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the West Region decreased by 0.2 percent due to lower gasoline prices. Over the past year, the CPI-U increased by 2.8 percent, with food prices rising by 2.6 percent and energy prices increasing by 1 percent.
United Way announces dates for annual senior expos offering utility bill assistance
By J. N. Schierl | Jul 15, 2024
United Way of Southern Nevada announces 2024 Project REACH Senior Expo dates
Lane closures scheduled for McCarran Boulevard resurfacing project
By J. N. Schierl | Jul 10, 2024
Overnight and weekend lane closures on McCarran Boulevard (State Route 659) in north Reno will commence on July 8, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT). These closures are part of a project to repave the roadway.
Nevada Attorney General shares resources after Change Healthcare cyberattack
By J. N. Schierl | Jul 9, 2024
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that his Bureau of Consumer Protection is sharing consumer protection reminders and raising awareness about the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services following Change Healthcare’s February data breach.
Nevada State celebrates first anniversary as a university
By J. N. Schierl | Jul 8, 2024
Nevada State University is celebrating the first anniversary of its transition from a college to a university. The change was made official last summer when SB273 passed unanimously and was signed into law by Governor Joe Lombardo.
Construction sector adds jobs as unemployment falls; wages rise
By J. N. Schierl | Jul 5, 2024
The construction sector added 27,000 jobs in June while its unemployment rate fell to 3.6 percent, the lowest rate for the month, and pay levels in the industry continued to rise, according to an analysis of new government data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials indicated that construction firms are increasing pay and taking other measures to recruit workers amid tight labor conditions.
Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs return to Western Nevada College
By J. N. Schierl | Jun 25, 2024
The Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs, scheduled for July 20-21, will commence and conclude at Western Nevada College's John L. Harvey Field. The event, known for its tagline "A Glimpse of Heaven ... A Taste of Hell," offers ultradistance runners a challenging course.
Attorneys general defend DEI initiatives against recent criticisms
By J. N. Schierl | Jun 20, 2024
Carson City, NV — Attorney General Aaron Ford announced today his participation in a coalition of 19 attorneys general, led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, to issue a letter defending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The letter addresses the American Bar Association (ABA), Fortune 100 company CEOs, and other leaders to counter what they describe as baseless attacks on DEI efforts.
National Pollinator Week highlights importance of preserving Nevada's ecosystems
By J. N. Schierl | Jun 20, 2024
Nevada is home to thousands of native pollinator species, including highly efficient native bees whose fuzzy bodies excel at gathering and transferring pollen. The state also hosts over 600 butterfly and moth species. These range from generalists to specialists like the yucca moth, which uniquely pollinates Joshua trees and other yucca species vital to the Mojave Desert ecosystem. Protecting these pollinators and their habitats is essential for maintaining Nevada’s diverse and healthy ecosystems.
Native Climate Team holds collaborative workshop on Indigenous education
By J. N. Schierl | Jun 18, 2024
The Desert Research Institute’s Native Climate education team, Ileah Kirchoff and Crystal Miller, hosted a collaborative workshop between the Walker River Paiute Tribe and the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe on May 4, 2024. In attendance were Indigenous knowledge holders from Walker River Paiute Tribe, Kutzadika’a Tribe of Mono Lake, and Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe; elected Tribal leaders from Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe and Kutzadika’a Tribe of Mono Lake; and educators from Mineral County and Churchill County School Districts.