Weekly Newsletter

This week, I was proud to announce the second round of winners for Vax Nevada Days. I was joined by representatives of Immunize Nevada on this celebration of COVID-19 vaccines and of our fellow Nevadans who are choosing to protect themselves, their loved ones, and our communities by getting vaccinated.  
 
I am grateful to the staff of the Nevada Division of State Parks and the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park for their help in making this announcement possible on the beautiful shores of Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe. It was truly a breathtaking location and throughout Nevada Vax Days, almost 500 Nevadans will win an annual parks pass and be able to spend time in the great outdoors.  
 
 
I would like to congratulate all of yesterday's winners and remind my fellow Nevadans that everyone who gets vaccinated is a winner! Especially, Chloe H, a recent graduate from Carson High School who won this week’s $50,000 grand prize! And Rose-Marie V. from Las Vegas who won the $25,000 cash prize and has truly done her part in helping spread the word about getting vaccinated. She tells us she’s been able to encourage some of her family, her friends, and even one grocery store clerk to get the vaccine! To see the full list of winners, click here.  
  
To be entered in the rest of the Vax Nevada Day drawings, just get your COVID-19 vaccine. You’ll get protection from COVID-19 and a shot at some incredible prizes. Already vaccinated, you’re automatically entered. Find all the details at www.vaxnevadadays.org. And tune in next Thursday as we reveal more big winners live.  
 
 If you have not taken advantage of the opportunity to get your vaccine, make an appointment by visiting NVCOVIDFighter.org or calling 1.800.401.0946  
  
Thank you,    
Gov Sisolak

Photo Credit: Immunize Nevada

TOMORROW: Immunize Nevada Partners with MGM Resorts for #VivaVaxVegas--offering COVID-19 Vaccines, Testing, Entertainment, Prizes, at Strip-side Clinic

Tomorrow, Immunize Nevada and MGM Resorts will host a Strip-side vaccination clinic at Park MGM adjacent to Eataly from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature entertainment and prize package giveaways, including concert and sporting event tickets, food and beverage vouchers, and hotel packages. Don't miss your chance of getting your FREE COVID-19 vaccine and your COVID-19 test and enter for a chance to win one of their amazing prizes!

For more information on how to make an appointment at one of Nevada's vaccination sites, visit NVCOVIDFighter.org or call 1.800.401.0946.  

Governor Sisolak Hosts PETS Small Business Roundtable  

This week, I had the opportunity to host a roundtable and provide updates on our State’s small business grant program (PETS). I would like to thank the business owners, Treasurer Zach Conine, The Asian Community Development Council (ACDC), The Latin Chamber of Commerce, and the Urban Chamber of Commerce for joining me and for helping host this important conversation. I want one thing abundantly clear: The State of Nevada is not done helping small businesses. In fact, we’re just getting started. Small businesses are the backbone of Nevada’s economy, and I’m going to do everything I can to help them thrive in our economic recovery. View my full press release on this important event, here.  

Governor Sisolak Participates in American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) National Conference  

Thank you to the American School Counselor Association and Senator Marilyn Dondero Loop for inviting me and for hosting this year’s ‘2021 American School Counselor Association National Conference’ at the Caesars Palace, right here in the Silver State! A lot of hard work has taken place in order to get us here and thanks to the American School Counselor Association and our Nevada school counselors' forthcoming guidance and contributions, I know that we will continue to advance our schools, our students, and our society forward, together – Thank you! 

Governor Sisolak Hosts 52nd Annual Governor’s Dinner  

Photo Credit: Wolf Pack Athletics

This week, Kathy and I had the honor of hosting the University of Nevada, Reno’s  52nd Annual Governor’s Dinner at the Governor’s Mansion. I would like to thank President Sandoval and the Nevada Wolf Pack Athletics Department for helping organize today’s Governor’s Dinner and for helping keep this prestigious tradition alive. Since 1969, this premier summer event has been held right here at the Governor’s Mansion for more than 50 years and has been a key fundraising initiative for Wolf Pack athletics and in helping unite this great community behind this support.

Governor Sisolak Participates in Traditional Knowledge Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Summit    

I had the honor of participating in this year’s Traditional Ecological Knowledge Summit possible. I would like to thank the Bi-State Tribal Natural Resources Committee and Nevada’s and California’s Tribal Nations, the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, and the Nevada Indian Commission for inviting me and for making this summit possible. I remain hopeful we can continue to work collaboratively on conservation issues and together, build a better future! 

Governor Sisolak Welcomes First Delegates of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Annual Conference  

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking at the American Association of Airport Executives’ 93rd Annual Conference and Exhibition. I would like to thank the American Association of Airport Executives for inviting me and for choosing Las Vegas and the Mandalay Bay to host this year’s important event. Together, we can send a loud message to the rest of the world that TRAVEL IS BACK! Our nation’s airports are ready! And that the Silver State is on a path towards a full recovery! 

This Week’s Nevada Small Business Spotlight: “Jamms Restaurant”

This week’s NV PETS Small Business Spotlight is “Jamms Restaurant” 
Jamms Restaurant has been in business for 24 years serving breakfast and lunch. The pot of bread is the restaurant’s trademark item, which is a muffin size homemade bread either plain, cinnamon raisin, or a weekly special. The servers and kitchen staff are old pros at serving the best breakfast and lunch in Vegas, and most of them have been working there for 12-21 years, so consistency is its motto with a big smile.  

“At the beginning of the pandemic we were only open for takeout and delivery which we had done little of, as we would rather devote our efforts to in dining customers, but we had to figure out a different strategy through Uber and Postmates,” said Andy Klein of Jamms Restaurant. “We went into the delivery business for a short while, but when we were allowed to open at 25 percent our customers came back to dine-in, although we still did delivery and pickup. It was a difficult time that we endured but we are incredibly lucky to have a great customer base that keeps us in business. We are on Facebook, Tripadvisor, and Yelp with a 4.5 rating and are proud of it.” 

The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30am-2pm, and Saturday-Sunday from 7am-2:30pm. For more information about Jamms Restaurant please visit its website at, https://jammsrestaurant.com/

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

More than 1,457,727 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. 

The Average Monthly Health Insurance Premium for a Nevada Health Link health Insurance Plan Has Been Cut in Over Half! 

Thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act the average premium for a Nevada Health Link health insurance plan has dropped down to an average of $110 a month (previously $270). Enroll now through August 15th and join the thousands of Nevadans saving money. Visit their website to learn more. 

Rayshawn Williams and the American Legion Post 40, Receive Special Recognition and Honor from Governor Sisolak 

Congratulations to southern Nevada’s Rayshawn Williams and the American Legion Post 40.  Due to their amazing support of veterans and their community, Williams has been named Veteran of the Month and the American Legion Post 40 received the honor, Veteran Supporter of the Month for July 2021. Learn more about this month’s recipients by clicking HERE and click HERE to submit a nominee you feel is worthy of recognition. 

The Nevada Department of Education is Accepting Public Comment Until August 9 on State Plan for Federal Relief Funding 

The Nevada Department of Education has published its State Plan for use of federal emergency relief funding. This plan was developed with extensive stakeholder collaboration and is grounded in 8 Statewide Priorities for recovery and renewal. NDE encourages the public to review and provide feedback via public comment no later than 5:00 p.m. PST on August 9, 2021. Access the plan and public comment portal here. 

NDOT Wildlife Biologist Nova Simpson was a Featured Guest on National Wildlife Federation’s Artemis Podcast 

NDOT wildlife biologist Nova Simpson was a guest on the National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Artemis podcast’s July 8 episode where she spoke about her role as a large mammal mitigation specialist. She works to reduce the environmental impact on flora and fauna in Nevada in the development of new roadway projects, as well as keeping animals off Nevada roads to keep drivers safe. She has served as a subject matter expert on roadway ecology in many publications and projects like the “(Re)Connecting Wild” documentary. 

New License Plate Honors Mining 

The Nevada DMV has released a new license plate with a theme based on one of Nevada’s most important industries.  The Mining and Metallurgy plate shows a silhouette of a miner with a pickaxe and the slogan “Mining for Our Future.”  The Northern Nevada Section of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration will use the charitable funds from the plate to provide scholarships in mining-related areas at Nevada universities. See it on the DMV website here. 

Boards & Commissions

I am proud to announce 78 appointments were made to State of Nevada boards, commissions, and agencies during the month of June. 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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