Weekly Newsletter

This week, I was able to share an exciting goal with all Nevadans. By June 1, I am confident EVERY county in the State of Nevada will be able to fully reopen at 100 percent capacity. After extensive conversations with state health officials, and to meet that goal, we will remove the Statewide required social distancing mandate as of May 1. This is an important milestone in our fight against COVID-19!  
 
But the work is not done yet. Our State public health officials feel confident in this planned timeline to fully reopen – but they made it abundantly clear that Nevadans must continue to get vaccinated and must continue to wear masks. That’s why the statewide mask mandate will remain in place throughout this transition. Outside of getting vaccinated, it’s still the best tool we have to prevent the spread.   
 
We know this virus is still present in our communities, and we must also accept the fact that COVID will continue to be present into the future – similar to other viruses we are familiar with. But it’s what we do now that will allow us to return to more normal Nevada on June 1st and focus on a strong economic recovery-- remaining vigilant, wearing a mask, and most importantly, getting vaccinated as soon as possible.    
  
Nevada, we can do this. Let’s meet this goal and come back stronger – together. 
  
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. 

Governor’s Office Launches Women’s Leadership Series

This week, I was proud to launch our new Women’s Leadership Series, as a way to highlight female leadership across the State and create connections to the next generation of leaders. The State of Nevada is committed to celebrating and highlighting the contributions of women all year round, and this effort will help connect and inspire the next generation of leaders. I had the privilege of hosting two panels this week, the first being ‘Breaking Glass Ceilings: Nevada Women in Leadership’.

To view the full press release click here. To view my recorded opening remarks for this event, click here. The second one, ‘Women on the Front Lines: Nevada’s COVID-19 Response’. To view the full press release click here. To view my recorded opening remarks for this event, click here.

Governor Sisolak tours Carson City Health’s COVID-19 vaccination event at Fuji Park

This week, I had a great time touring Carson City Health’s COVID-19 vaccination event at Fuji Park. I am so grateful to all of the staff, volunteers, the Nevada National Guard, and Nevadans who are stepping up to their shot. Every vaccine puts us one step closer on the road to recovery. 

Governor Sisolak virtually attends ‘College Behind Bars’ screening by Western Nevada College

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: Las Vegas Lights FC 

If you have ever been to a Las Vegas, F.C. Lights game, you would not be surprised to find a family-oriented crowd cheering on their favorite soccer team accompanied by great food, a great time, and up-and-coming athletes eager to score and bring home the victory. But only in true Las Vegas fashion, you will experience when a goal is scored, the sound of banging drums erupts from the F.C. lights dedicated fan base, followed by acrobatics from Cash, their Elvis-inspired mascot, and greetings from their unofficial mascots, the llamas!  
 
The city of Las Vegas has been an upcoming player in the world of sports, and thanks to the vision of their Owner and C.E.O, Brett Lashbrook, the hopes of Las Vegas having its very own soccer team became a reality with the establishment of the Las Vegas F.C. Lights in 2017.  
 
“From day one our goal for Lights FC was (and continues to be) to build a community asset that will exist for decades to come. We always knew that soccer in Las Vegas would be successful and that opportunities for the club to accelerate its growth would exist”, said Brett Lashbrook.| 
 
The team took a pause during the pandemic but they are once again fired up and ready to excite eager crowds again. If you want to see what they are all about, make sure to check them out at their home opening game against the ‘Tacoma Defiance’ taking place in the heart of Las Vegas, the Cashman Filed, on June 5, 2021. To view their full Fall 2021 schedule, click here. 
 
To visit their website and learn more about this great team, click here. 

Less than Two Weeks Left of Nevada’s Tax Amnesty Program 

There are only two weeks 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.  

GOED Introduces Workforce Program to Meet Employer’s Needs 

The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) will fund $100,000 through its Workforce Innovations for the New Nevada (WINN) program to pilot a technology training program at Truckee Meadows Community College that uses microcredentials to prepare future software developers. To read the full press release and to learn more about this great initiative click here.  

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

More than 931,425 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. 

Next week is Climate Action Week

Next week is Climate Action Week, and in Nevada, we know our economic recovery is directly tied to our climate-focused future. As our Climate Strategy states, implementing policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions will create new jobs and contribute to sustaining the state’s economic diversification. This Earth Day join me in focusing on what we CAN do to mitigate the effects of climate change on our great state, nation, and planet. Be sure to follow @NevClimate and use #NevClimateAction on social media as we share more information and updates during Climate Action Week!

NDOW continues work with Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe to reintroduce bighorn sheep to tribal lands 

In a historic moment in 2020, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) and Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (PLPT) partnered to release bighorn sheep to an area where the species once thrived. PLPT and NDOW biologists continue monitoring the herd, and recently added more bighorn sheep into the area. Listen to this episode of NDOW’s Nevada Wild podcast to hear more about the status of the bighorn sheep, and the work being done to keep the population growing. Check out all Nevada Wild podcasts here. 

Calling all Junior Rangers!  

On Saturday, April 24th, Nevada State Parks will launch a new Junior Ranger program to give Nevada’s kids an exciting new way to learn about the nature that surrounds them, whether it’s in their own backyard, or in a Nevada State Park. Children of all ages are invited to earn Junior Ranger badges by completing a free activity book during a visit to any or all of Nevada’s beautiful state parks. Some activities include: creating a sound map, interviewing a park ranger, identifying scat and animal tracks, and much more! The activity book will be available at each state park or as a downloadable pdf from the Nevada State Parks website HERE to learn more.  

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. 

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 15, 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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