In the past seven days, two major developments have transpired on Capitol Hill with regard to veterans’ access to medical cannabis. First the good news: Senators Bill Nelson and Brian Schatz made history last week with the introduction of legislation, The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor … [Read more...]
Walmart gives back to local Armed Forces members
By Veterans Reporter News -September 10, 2018 Walmart (Store #2884) in Las Vegas celebrated its grand re-opening on August 3rd. There were dozens there including representatives Teen Endeavor Nevada 2018-Kamani Travis, the Rancho High-School Color Guard, Veterans of Foreign Wars … [Read more...]
Purple Heart Day Ceremony
By Veterans Reporter News -September 10, 2018 On August 7, 1782, General George Washington created the Purple Heart award, the nation’s oldest military decoration. August 7th is nationally recognized as Purple Heart Day and on that day this … [Read more...]
Peggy Randle: August Veteran of the Month
By Veterans Reporter News -September 6, 2018 On Friday, August 24th, 2018, Veteran Peggy Randle was honored as Nevada’s August 2018 Veteran of the Month in a ceremony held at the Grant Sawyer Office Building in Las Vegas. Nevada Secretary of State, Barbara Cegavske presented Ms. … [Read more...]
Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus Medicare Advantage Plan expanding into Clark & Nye Counties by Partnering with P3 Health Partners
Latoya Bembry, Director of Public Relations LAS VEGAS (July 9, 2018) – Senior Care Plus, the Medicare Advantage plan from Hometown Health, is teaming up with P3 Health Partners to bring its 4.5-star rated Medicare Advantage plan to Medicare eligible residents of Clark and Nye counties. This … [Read more...]
Blind Veterans Association
August 15th – 17th, Reno Nevada Veterans Reporter News August 15th – 17th 2018, at the BVA Convention in Reno, Nevada, the latest technology for the blind and visually impaired will be on display. One technology sure to get attention is OrCam Technologies, MyEye 2. This device gives … [Read more...]
Bottle Water Needed for Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Veterans Reporter News PSA: With the excessive heat warning, the Las Vegas Rescue Mission is seeking water bottle donations to help the homeless that frequent its facility. Cases of water can be dropped off to the mission at 480 W. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas, 89106 up until 8 p.m. Monday through … [Read more...]
Christmas in July for Veterans
By Su Phelps and Cheri Fisher, Photos by Su Phelps Veterans Reporter News On July 21, 2018 the Elks Lodge #1468 held their Annual Christmas in July for Veterans at their lodge at 4100 W Charleston. Steve Smith President of Fleet Reserve Association, and committee Chairman for the Elks Lodge … [Read more...]
Elaine P. Wynn & Family Foundation Donates Over $500,000 to Nathan Adelson Hospice Palliative Care Program
By Holly Silvestri Veterans Reporter News LAS VEGAS – July 19, 2018 – As more and more attention is drawn to palliative care in America, The Elaine P. Wynn & Family Foundation (EPWFF) continues to be a leader in supporting services for those dealing with chronic illness with a generous … [Read more...]
Congress passed $716 billion defense bill.
Philip Way Veterans Reporter News On July 23rd, 2018 a panel of the US government signed a massive defense policy bill that includes a 2.6 percent pay raise for service members and an increase for weapons, troops, and equipment for the Defense Department. And that’s representing 716$ … [Read more...]
