Weekly Newsletter

This week, I was excited to announce one more way we’re planning to encourage ALL Nevadans to get their vaccine -- in addition to thanking those who’ve already gotten their shots.
   
At Allegiant Stadium, we launched “Vax Nevada Days!”  which was developed by my office, the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with Immunize Nevada. 
 
This incentive promotion will provide $5 million in cash and prizes for nearly 2,000 eligible Nevada residents who have been vaccinated! 

During Vax Nevada Days, residents who have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine - including Nevadans who got their shots as soon as they were eligible - will be automatically entered into weekly drawings to win cash, post-secondary education savings plans, and other prizes.
  
Winners will be announced weekly every Thursday for 8 weeks beginning on July 8, 2021. The Grand Prize Winner will be announced on August 26, 2021.  
 
Learn more about the prizes, the rules and how to schedule your COVID-19 vaccine at VaxNevadaDays.org 
 
Thank you,  
Gov Sisolak 

Governor Sisolak Signs Final Bills from the 81st Legislative Session Into Law  

Governor Sisolak Stops by Global Community High School’s COVID-19 Vaccine Event  

I had the opportunity to stop by Global Community High School to see a COVID-19 vaccine event that was put on by Clark County, Mi Familia Vota, and other partners. They have been going door-to-door to raise awareness and I could not be more proud of the great work they are doing to aid our State’s vaccination efforts and our communities.   

Governor Sisolak Participates in Nevada Safety Conference  

I want to thank the Nevada Department of Education for virtually inviting me to speak at their important 2021 School Safety Conference. Since the start of the pandemic, our educators have worked tirelessly to ensure that all our students are safe and have uninterrupted access to education - Thank you! 

Governor Sisolak Tours Robison Junior High School 

This week, I joined Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara, Senate Majority Leader, Nicole Cannizzaro, and  Nevada State Senator Mo Denis to tour Robison Junior High School in the Clark County School District. This school is one example of how Senate Bill 450 can help modernize our aging school buildings. I appreciated the tour and look forward to seeing the results in the future. 

This Week’s Nevada Small Business Spotlight: “Pinon Bottle”, located in Reno and Sparks 

Since opening in 2016, Pinon Bottle has established itself as Nevada’s leading beer authority. They offer a full spectrum of beer styles, traditions, regions, and flavor possibilities, poured from an ever-changing selection of bottles, cans, and regularly rotated taps. Their meticulously curated beer program has everything from high-end, small-batch craft beer to Hamm’s –and they take pride in helping their customers find the perfect beverage.  

“During the pandemic, it was very scary not knowing if we would be able to open our doors again after all was said and done, said Radium Sulprizio, owner of Pinon Bottle. “Thanks to the PETS grant, it has helped to alleviate some of that stress and made it a little easier to succeed through such trying times. I enjoy serving the public and being able to bring the community together over tasty craft beer and wine in a comfortable setting, that has been our goal from day one. Surviving this pandemic has taught us a lot while helping us grow, we are excited to be back serving the northern Nevada community a cold beer!” 

You can find more information for both locations at, www.pinonbottlenv.com.

Ten Nevada Students Named “National Cyber Scholars” After Winning Nationwide Competition 

Ten of Nevada’s most promising high school students have earned the title of “National Cyber Scholar,” according to the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation. To earn this recognition, students won a rigorous 48-hour competition designed to evaluate aptitude in combating cyber threats and showcasing the best of what Nevada’s schools have to offer - Click here to read more.   

2021 GOED Nevada Main Street Program Announces Six Grants 

 The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED) Nevada Main Street Program announced six grants today totaling $126,034 for six Nevada communities. Those communities include Gardnerville, Mesquite, Reno, Tonopah, Wells, and Ely.

“All of these projects will help create a sense of place and celebrate unique main street districts in each community,” said Patty Herzog, GOED Director of Rural Economic and Community Development. To learn more about this grant, click here.  

COVID Trace App: Protecting Your community. And Your Privacy.   

More than 1,279,124 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 Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology: Emergency Broadband Benefit Program 

Nevada has been ranked #1 in the nation in the enrollment rate of eligible households in the Emergency Broadband Benefit program. 41,087 Nevada households have enrolled so far but many more families are in need. This program provides a subsidy of up to $50 per month for home internet access and up to $100 towards the purchase of a device. The pandemic has shown us just how important broadband connectivity is for work, education, telemedicine, & staying connected to family & friends. If you know someone who needs home internet, please help them sign up by visiting their website here.

New York Times story highlights wildlife crossings across the U.S. 

Keeping drivers safe on Nevada’s roads is the primary goal of the Nevada Department of Transportation, and wildlife crossings are an innovative and proven way to prevent collisions and save lives. In a May 31 story in the New York Times, states across the U.S. that have wildlife crossings along roadways, including Nevada, were highlighted. There has been an 80%-90% decrease in animal/vehicle collisions in areas where crossings have been installed along Nevada’s roadways. Check out the story here. 

Nevada Care Connection New Website 

Nevada Care Connection is part of our No Wrong Door System who work with older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers to explore a variety of services, resources, and programs available to them.  Their goal is to help individuals make informed decisions and connect to services as easily as possible.   They have recently updated their website, and it has a whole new look!  Please take a look and check it out by clicking on this link: Nevada Care Connection website. 

Lake Tahoe partners celebrate groundbreaking of new Spooner Lake Park Visitor Center and Amphitheater 

On Monday,  local officials, private donors, and stakeholders gathered at Spooner Lake for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of the highly anticipated Visitor Center and Amphitheater. The new facilities will serve as the heart of Spooner's natural and cultural history programs and ranger-led hikes and tours, as well as provide an immersive environmental education and science venue for students. The project will also serve as a major portal to the expansive and spectacular non-motorized primitive wilderness within the Lake Tahoe Basin. Learn more about the project here.  

New Shark Reef Aquarium Exhibit Plays Important Role in Pupfish Conservation Efforts  

The Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay now has a Devil’s Hole pupfish exhibit, a cooperative effort between NDOW and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The exhibit is a great contribution to our state’s pupfish conservation efforts and is key to raising awareness of this small, imperiled fish that only occurs in southern Nevada. Learn more by watching the live video of the official ribbon-cutting held last week in honor of Endangered Species Day here.  

Nevada Health Link is Proud to Partner with the “Esta En Tus Manos” (“It’s in your hands”) Initiative 

The website, http://www.estaentusmanosnevada.com, is an informational hub for the Hispanic community to find testing locations, health care, and other resources to help people dealing with impacts from the COVID-19. 

Come visit the Nevada Health Link booth at the Esta En Tus Manos event in Mariana's Supermarket, Las Vegas, NV to find out information about your health insurance options and remember all Nevada Health Link plans cover COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and treatment. Visit https://www.nevadahealthlink.com/calendar/ to stay up to date on this and all upcoming events! 

2022 Nevada Teacher of the Year Nominations Open Until July 2 

Spread the word! The Nevada Department of Education is accepting nominations and applications for the 2022 NV Teacher of the Year through July 2. Are you an outstanding Nevada Teacher? Do you know an amazing teacher who deserves recognition? Apply or nominate someone here.

DETR Wins National Outstanding Performance Award 

The National Association of State Workforce Agencies' recognized the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) for its dedication to reducing fraud and waste in the Unemployment Insurance system. DETR won an award for Outstanding State Information Data Exchange System performance during the 2020 calendar year. Learn more here.  

The Nevada Department of Taxation: Modified Business Tax Refund Notice  

Due to a recent Nevada Supreme Court ruling, taxpayers may be due a partial refund on Modified Business Tax paid for quarters ending September 30, 2019, through March 31, 2021. For more information please visit the Department's website by clicking here. To view the full notice, click here.  

Boards & Commissions

I am proud to announce 31 appointments were made to State of Nevada boards, commissions, and agencies during the month of May. 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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