Weekly Newsletter

This week, I was able to deliver Nevadans some long-awaited good news. The Economic Forum report this week showed that our crisis management, strategic budgeting decisions, and most importantly—the shared sacrifices of every Nevadan in the last 14 months—resulted in the State having $586.2 million more than we thought we would have when we first created this budget in December. The increase in revenue projections along with the funding the State will be receiving from the American Rescue Plan will put us in a better position to begin stabilizing the State’s fiscal situation, restoring critical services, and getting assistance to Nevadans most in need.

We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to utilize the funding we have to transform our State for generations to come – but it will require us to break the patterns of the past. We must remember that spending is easy, investing is hard – but investing in Nevadans will always be worth it.

I am committed to changing our systemic issues that make Nevada the hardest hit State in the nation when there’s an economic downturn. And I am asking leaders across the State to join me in this effort. I look forward to the challenges and hard work ahead to make sure we set Nevada up for success for generations to come.

Thank you,
Gov Sisolak

Click HERE to view my remarks on the Economic Forum

Ms. Juliana Urtubey is named 2021 National Teacher of the Year

Ms. Juliana Urtubey, an elementary school special education teacher from Las Vegas, was named the 2021 National Teacher of the Year this week and I was so glad to be able to celebrate this momentous achievement with her. Ms. Urtubey, the 2021 Nevada State Teacher of the Year, has been an educator for 11 year and currently teaches at Kermit R. Booker, Sr. Innovative Elementary School in Clark County, where she serves as a co-teacher in pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade special education settings. The State of Nevada could have not been more proud of Juliana's accomplishment! To see a full press release coverage of this event, click here.

Governor Sisolak Signs Six Bills Into Law This Week

This week, I signed the following bills into law:

Assembly Bill 1 – Revises the required training for legislators and elected officials to include discussions of local governments in Nevada.
Assembly Bill 12 – Clarifies language regarding the qualifications for Deputy Director positions, for the Department of Transportation Board of Directors.
Assembly Bill 16 – Enables the Nevada Department of Corrections requesting the ability to process copies of birth certificates or records of birth without fees to person who are imprisoned.
Assembly Bill 26 – Revises provisions of the energy assistance program.
Assembly Bill 41 – Clarifies maximum height for hay bales on oversized vehicles, now measuring from the surface on which the vehicles carrying the load stands.
Assembly Bill 53 - Enabling the Nevada Department of Transportation to have discretion on the phase out of call boxes due to increased cell coverage and extensive emergency data from Nevada and other states

Governor Sisolak Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of the 2021 Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony

The State of Nevada owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women who serve as law enforcement officers in our State and throughout the nation, who risk their lives for the continued peace, safety, and security of our society. This year, we reflect on the lives and legacies of the Nevada Department of Public Safety - Highway Patrol Sgt. Ben Jenkins, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Erik Lloyd, and Nye County Sheriff Office Bailiff Gerald Smith, who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the residents of our great State. To view my full executive order, click here.

Governor Sisolak and First Lady Kathy Sisolak Welcome AAPI Community Leaders to AAPI Lobby Day

This week, the First Lady and I both had the opportunity to welcome the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC), One APIA Nevada, Silver State Voices, and New American Leaders to Carson City for Asian American Pacific Islander Lobby Day for the Nevada Legislature – The AAPI community is a core part of what makes the Silver State great!

Governor Sisolak Visits A Pop-Up Clinic for ‘Weekend of Action’ COVID-19 Vaccine Drive

Last week, I the pleasure of visiting El Shaddai vaccination site, one of the pop-up vaccination locations of Esta en Tus Manos, Walmart, and Mi Familia Vota’s ‘Weekend of Action’ COVID-19 Vaccine Drive aimed at reaching residents in vulnerable communities. Expanding access to the vaccine, remains a top priority in our State’s vaccination efforts.

Nevada Small Business Spotlight: “food + drink”

“food + drink” opened in February of 2020 offering both kinds of food: pizza and tacos. They are all about making the yummiest food possible which, for them, that means making everything from scratch. From their pizza dough and sauce, to our flour tortillas and sour cream, to the homemade marshmallows they use in our homemade rocky road ice cream, anything that they make ourselves, they do. It’s extra work, but it’s also extra yummy!

“Running a restaurant is hard enough as it is, but to do so during a global pandemic is a whole different thing. We actually closed two days before it was mandated and switched entirely to online ordering/curbside pick-up to be as safe as possible. We haven’t had a customer inside since 3/12/20. If not for the way our community initially embraced our brand-new business when the lockdown started and the incredible support of programs like the PETS grants, we would, without a doubt, not be in business today. While 2020 was unbelievably challenging in ways no one could have foreseen, we are hopeful that the worst is behind us.” - said owner Slava.

They are taking a much needed break for now, but their reopening is set for May 20, but for more information and to see their delicious menu, visit their website here.

Nevada Health Link is offering more money to help consumers pay for health coverage!

With passage of the newly-enacted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), 3,300+ Nevadans have taken advantage of the cost savings through Nevada Health Link, but there are thousands more who qualify. Check out our ARPA Social Media Toolkit and help us spread the word to help more Nevadans save on Qualified Health Plans, now through August 15th.

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

More than 1,043,590 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.

Mining in Today's World" Patch Program: Nevada Girl Scouts explore how the State regulates mining activities to protect public health & the environment

Helping to prepare the future leaders of the Silver State, the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada have partnered with the Nevada Mining Association to develop a new patch program focused on mining education. Aimee Keys, Chief of the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Mining Regulation and Reclamation, contributed to this program by speaking with the Girl Scouts this week to share how NDEP provides regulatory oversight to ensure that mining activities in Nevada are protective of public health and the natural environment. Learn more about NDEP’s role in ensuring safe, responsible, and sustainable mining practices by clicking here.

James Ebert and David Wolosin Names Veteran of the Month, Veteran Supporter of the Month

Congratulations to James Ebert and David Wolosin, both from Henderson, Nevada. Due to their amazing support of veterans and their community, Ebert has been named Veteran of the Month and Wolosin as Veteran Supporter of the Month for May 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.

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and help preserve the oral histories of the AAPI community in Southern Nevada

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is observed during the month of May, paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success. Nevada is proud to be home to one of the fastest growing Asian American populations in the United States and their contributions to the state’s rich history, economy, and culture are invaluable. As you think of ways to celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander’s (AAPI) contributions and accomplishments, we invite you nominate a narrator to be interviewed for the Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project led by UNLV’s Oral History Research Center.

May is National Wildfire Awareness Month: Protect Your Family and Property Assets

The Nevada Division of Insurance is celebrating National Wildfire Awareness Month by encouraging Nevadans to recognize the threat of wildfire and take necessary steps to protect their loved ones and property before disaster strikes. Visit the Division’s Facebook and Twitter for insurance tips and information to help Nevadans prepare for disasters like wildfire.

COVID-19 Task Force Updates

The COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force met on April 22, 2021. For more information on these meetings and more, please visit the links below.

Boards & Commissions

I am proud to announce 46 appointments were made to State of Nevada boards, commissions, and agencies during the month of April. 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!

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