Weekly Newsletter

This week marked a major milestone in Nevada’s fight against COVID-19. As of Monday, every Nevadan 16 and older became eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. I encourage all eligible Nevadans to make sure to get your shot and to talk to your friends, family, and loved ones about getting their shots.   

On Monday, when all Nevadans became eligible, I had the opportunity to tour one of the two  new mobile vaccine units this morning with partners from the State, the Nevada National Guard, Federal Emergency Management Agency and so many more. These mobile units will help increase our access across the State. You can learn more about the incredible units here. 

As a State, we will continue to work to knock down barriers to access to ensure that all eligible Nevadans have access to the vaccine. 

Thank you - 
Gov. Steve Sisolak  

Make a Plan: Knowing How and Where to Get Your Vaccine

As of April 5, 2021, all Nevadans 16 and older are eligible to schedule vaccination appointments statewide. Appointment availability may be limited for the first few weeks based on dose allocation provided by the federal government. State officials encourage Nevadans to plan ahead and be patient with the process.  

Each county is moving at their own pace and more information on when, where, and how to be vaccinated can be found at NVCOVIDFighter.org  To schedule your vaccine appointment over the phone & receive county-specific information call our recently launched COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center at 1-800-401-0946. 

State seeks community input and ideas for the Every Nevada Recovery Framework 

Last week, Governor Sisolak released the "Every Nevada Recovery Framework" to develop a strategic planning process for the use of funds from the American Rescue Plan that are allocated to the State. To ensure that these federal funds are used to best meet the needs of Nevadans, the Governor's Office is asking members to submit their ideas for possible funding.  
Proposals and ideas can be submitted by using this form. (Spanish version is also available here.) 

Governor Sisolak participates in the 2021 Education Alliance of Washoe County PiE Champion Awards 

It was an honor to participate in the 2021 PiE Champion Awards. Thank you to the Education Alliance of Washoe County and KTVN 2 News Reno for having me & congratulations to the awardees who have made a difference in the lives of our Washoe County School District students. Learn more about their great work for our students here.

Governor Sisolak speaks at the Las Vegas Chamber’s Virtual Legislative Day

Governor Sisolak Speaks to Moms Demand Action Nevada Chapter During their Nevada Advocacy Day 

I want to thank the Moms Demand Action Nevada Chapter for inviting me to virtually join their annual Nevada Advocacy Day in the Nevada Legislature this week. l applaud their efforts and the vital role they have played in helping reduce gun violence in Nevada’s communities – Thank you! 

Governor Sisolak signs Assembly Bill 9

This week, I signed Assembly Bill 9 into law. This bill authorizes the Department of Taxation to disclose certain records and files concerning the administration and collection of certain taxes, fees, assessments, and other amounts to the Budget Division of Governor’s Finance Office for revenue projection purposes.  

Coming Late April 2021: Bigger Savings for Even More Nevadans!  

Thanks to the recently passed American Rescue Plan, Nevada Health link will soon be offering more money to help pay for your coverage. Check out family scenarios by clicking HERE to see how much you can save. 

Nevada Small Business Spotlight: Vinny’s Pizza 

This week’s business highlight is Vinny’s Pizza. Whenever visitors drive to or from Boulder City to see the magnificent Hoover Dam or cross state lines into Arizona, the thought of pizza may not come to mind – but all of that may change after stopping by Vinny’s Pizzeria for the very first time!  

Nestled right at the entrance of Boulder City on Boulder City Parkway, you will find Boulder City’s famous pizzeria and its owners Vincenzo “Vinny” Cimono, and his beloved wife, Tina.  
After applying for the Nevada Pandemic Emergency Technical Support (PETS) grant, their business was awarded $10,000 to pay expenses like rent, inventory, payroll, utilities, and personal protective equipment.  

“Things are just going to get better and better...We tried to keep all our employees, and we also built up carryout and delivery,” Vinny Cimono said. “Boulder City is loyal to its businesses. The customers are great. At the end of the day, the customers kept us going.”   

Next time you are in Boulder City, don’t forget to visit Vinny’s Pizzeria and try some of their famous thin crust pizza, or their Chicago style pizza - Vinny’s pizzeria has all of the combos including pasta, calzones, and how can you forget about their delicious cannoli’s!  

To learn more about Vinny’s Pizzeria and read about when the Governor congratulated them for being awarded a PETS grant, click here. Visit their website by clicking here.  

Less than One Month Left of Nevada’s Tax Amnesty Program 

There is less than one month left of Nevada’s Tax Amnesty program. The amnesty program will run through May 1, 2021, and will allow for penalty and interest to be waived for those with unpaid tax debt in Nevada, provided the outstanding tax debt meets certain criteria. More details on Tax Amnesty here.  

DMV Gets Behind National Donate Life Month 

April is National Donate Life Month! The DMV is honored to support the Nevada Donor Network and their mission to save and heal lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation. Do you have the heart to bring hope to the almost 600 Nevadans waiting for the second chance?  If you’re not registered through the DMV, you can sign up here.  

The NDN is sponsoring the 2021 Hope Glows Fun Run/Walk, too!  Run or walk where you want, when you want.  Sign up here.  

COVID Trace App: Protecting your community. And your privacy.   

More than 846,886 of your neighbors have downloaded the COVID Trace App. It's a free and easy-to-use mobile phone app that gives you the information you need to fight COVID-19, without compromising your privacy. Nevadans have answered the call since Nevada day, and have doubled the number of downloads. Join your friends, family and neighbors on the app today! Together, we can help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Nevada!

Join the fight! To download the fight on your Apple device or Android, click here. 

Nevada Guard boosts state's vaccine push 

After a year of testing and tracking COVID-19, the Nevada Guard began new missions in December for the state's vaccine push. As of April 6, the Guard supported sites with 900K doses of the state's 1.3 mil total doses given, including 450K with directly administered shots in arms. 

Read the full story of “Nevada National Guard sergeant a celebrity to vaccine hunters” here. 

Ray Scow and Barbara Dreyer Receive Special Recognition and Honor from Governor Sisolak 

Congratulations to Ray Scow of Reno and Barbara Dreyer of Las Vegas. Due to their amazing support of veterans and their community, Scow has been named Veteran of the Month (VOM) and Dreyer as Veteran Supporter of the Month (VSM) for April 2021. Find out why they received this special honor by clicking HERE, and how you may submit a nominee if you feel  a veteran, organization or individual is worthy of this recognition. 

Nevada Lake Tahoe License Plate Program to help fund climate change research, litter clean-ups, and aquatic invasive species prevention projects 

As part of continuing efforts to keep Lake Tahoe beautiful for generations to come, every year proceeds from Nevada Lake Tahoe License Plate (NV-LTLP) sales and annual renewal fees are invested in projects that help protect and preserve Lake Tahoe's unique natural environment. This year, the Nevada Division of State Lands is excited to announce that over $186,000 in NV-LTLP proceeds will help fund climate change research, litter clean-ups, and aquatic invasive species prevention projects. Click here to learn more about the projects funded by the NV-LTLP program.

Every plate counts! Help preserve and protect Lake Tahoe by purchasing a Nevada Lake Tahoe license plate for $61 with an annual renewal fee of $30. Learn more here.  

Artists: apply through May 31 for inclusion on school resource roster 

Nevada artists may apply through May 31 to be included in the Nevada Arts Council Artists in Schools + Communities Roster. The roster is a statewide, online resource for schools, organizations, and communities seeking to engage artists who conduct educational and cultural experiences for students and community members. Teaching artists practicing arts integration, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math education), traditional arts and creative aging are encouraged to apply. For details, click here. 

NDOW Restores Wildlife Habitat Impacted by Wildfires

U.S. 95 Closed Fallon to Schurz April 19-29 

Heads up, Lahontan Valley drivers: A section of U.S. 95 will be closed between Fallon and Schurz beginning April 19 as the Nevada Department of Transportation reconstructs an aging section of the highway. Between 7 a.m. April 19 and 7 a.m. April 29, U.S. 95 will be closed between the Fallon landfill and the rodeo grounds north of Schurz. As the highway opens on April 29 through approximately May 9, traffic delays of up to 30 minutes will be in place. The reconstruction will help reinforce the deteriorating roadway base to provide a smoother and safer drive for you! Full details here. 

Unemployment Update

DETR will return to a monthly schedule for the unemployment insurance claims press release. The weekly claims report and dashboards will continue to be updated weekly and available at www.nevadaworkforce.com.

State level data from the U.S. Department of Labor can be found here [DOL Weekly Claims Report]. View the state level unemployment insurance claims report for the week ending March 27 here [Weekly Report]. A dashboard for Nevada weekly claims can be found here [Weekly Dashboard]. A monthly claims dashboard can be found here [Monthly Dashboard] and a monthly claims demographic page can be found here [Monthly Demographics]. See weekly county claims trends here [Weekly by County].

COVID-19 Task Force Updates

The COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force met on April 1, 2021. For more information on these meetings and more, please visit the links below. 

• COVID-19 Task Force Assessments 
• COVID-19 Weekly Situation Report 
• Daily COVID Press Bulletins 
  

Boards & Commissions

I am proud to announce 56 appointments were made to State of Nevada boards, commissions, and agencies during the month of March. I have appointed hundreds of individuals since assuming office, and I encourage anyone who might be interested in serving Nevada and their community to review opportunities posted on the Governor’s WEBSITE, which is updated on an ongoing basis. 

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS?

The Governor makes appointments to three types of boards and commissions:

• Advisory - An advisory board, commission or council serves as a formal liaison between a state agency and the public, in addition to making recommendations on how to address specific issues.
• Regulatory Board - Regulatory boards are those that oversee the licensing, handle complaints, and enforce disciplinary actions of individuals or industries that fall within the jurisdiction of the board’s authority.
• Task Force - A task force is created for the purpose of accomplishing a definite objective and goal.

If you are interested in serving, apply now! 

• Board Vacancies *Vacancies are updated once a month
• Frequently Asked Questions 
• Boards and Commissions Application 

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