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This week, I was proud to announce the fourth round of winners for Vax Nevada Days. I was joined by Dr. Slonim, President, and CEO of Renown Health, and 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 Renown Health for their help in making this announcement possible and for giving me a brief tour of their amazing Regional Transfer and Operations Center. Doctors and nurses across the State, and those right here at Renown Health, have truly been on the frontlines of COVID-19 and we could not thank them enough for all they have done and continue to do for our State.
I would like to congratulate this week's winners and remind my fellow Nevadans that everyone who gets vaccinated is a winner! Especially, Kathleen P of Henderson, our $250,000 winner! We’ve got four more weeks of prize drawings, including the $1 million grand prize drawing on August 26, so there’s still time to get vaccinated and get entered. Every vaccinated Nevadan is automatically entered. To see the full list of winners and learn more, 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
 
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Governor Sisolak Visits Small Business Grant Recipient in Reno
This week, I had the pleasure of visiting Tabu's of Reno Barber Lounge, the final grant recipient of Nevada's small business program! I was joined by Bob Potts, from the Governor's Office of Economic Development, and Erik Jimenez from the Nevada State Treasurer's Office as we celebrated the success of this program. Throughout COVID-19, owners Tabu and Ebony McKnight have persevered for their family and for their community and I hope this grant will be an enormous help moving forward. Learn more about Tabu's of Reno Barber Lounge by clicking here. |
Governor Sisolak and Governor Newsom Visit Tamarack Fire Incident
 
I was grateful to visit the Tamarack Fire incident alongside California Governor Gavin Newsom and our many first responders and brave firefighters. The damage is severe and we are grateful for the strong collaboration that helps mitigate damage and prevent loss of life as much as possible.
After visiting the site, California Governor Newsom and I were able to drop into Douglas High School, which is serving as incident command center, to get a briefing on the Tamarack Fire. Thank you to Incident Commander Dan Dallas and the whole team for your work to help keep folks safe. |
Governor Sisolak Provides Updates on the End of the CDC Eviction Moratorium, and Implementation of Nevada's New Eviction Prevention Legislation
This week I held a press conference in which provide some updates for Nevadans as it relates to protections in place for tenants and landlords when the CDC eviction moratorium lifts at the end of this month. I was grateful to be joined by Shannon Chambers, President of the Board of Director from Home Means Nevada, and Kevin Schiller, Assistant County Manager for Clark County.
Individuals who are facing eviction and need immediate assistance can call the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada at (702) 386-1079 or go to their website.
Applicants must apply for CHAP assistance on the application portal found on the following website. The CHAP Call Center Help Line is also here to help and they can be reached at (702) 455-4071.
Landlords can register their account on the landlord portal by going to the following website and clicking on “Visit Portal” in the landlord portal section. Landlords can call the CHAP Help Line at (702) 455-4071 for questions about the landlord portal.
You can view the live press conference by clicking this link. |
Governor Sisolak Visits Viva Vax Vegas COVID-19 Vaccine and Test Site at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club at the LINQ
 
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to continue the celebration of Viva Vax Vegas by visiting the COVID-19 vaccine and test site at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club at the LINQ. This was made possible thanks to Immunize Nevada, Caesars Entertainment, and our hard-working frontline healthcare workers. I was glad to be joined by Speaker of the Nevada Assembly, Jason Frierson, and the world-famous duo Penn and Teller as we greeted Nevadans & visitors who were doing their part by getting their shot & helping end COVID-19 – All while enjoying the outstanding entertainment and prizes the FREE vaccine and test site had to offer! |
Governor Sisolak Reads to Kids At the at Historic Downtown Reno Library
I would like to thank everyone at Washoe County Library and the Downtown Reno Library for allowing me the opportunity to host a special in-person story time during their ‘Tails and Tales 2021 Summer Reading Challenge’ where I was able to read to a group of talented kids at the historic Downtown Reno Library. It is essential that we continue to instill the love of reading to our children as the development of literacy skills helps foster reading skills and helps prepare them for success early on in life. |
Governor Sisolak Tours Construction Site of New Procter Hug High School
 
I am grateful for the opportunity to visit the construction site for the new Procter Hug High School campus and tour the future facility. I am grateful to everyone at Washoe County School District
for this tour and for continuing to invest in the development & education of our students. This will be the first new Washoe County high school to be constructed in nearly two decades and we cannot wait to welcome our students into this new 295,000 sq. ft. campus where they will have the opportunity to thrive, learn and grow in this state-of-the-art educational facility. |
This Week's Nevada Small Business Spotlight: "Adriana Guzmán Fralick"
Reno attorney Adriana Guzman Fralick has had a distinguished career in state and local government serving in legal posts for the Nevada Commission on Ethics, former Governor Jim Gibbons, the Nevada Public Utilities Commission, the Nevada Gaming Control Board, and Nevada Gaming Commission. She had also served as Carson City Deputy City Manager, Chief Deputy District Attorney for Carson City. She served in voluntary roles as a member of the Nevada State Board of Education and the Commission on Post-Secondary Education. She currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Nevada Health Centers.
“After 15 years of public service, I set out to do what I’ve always wanted to do, opening up my own law practice,” Fralick said. “I opened my practice in September (of 2019) and COVID hit in February.”
In addition to specializing in gaming law, being fluent in Spanish, she wanted to serve Latinos who need help with personal injury law. Her gaming clients include small businesses and bars who need help with licensing for bar-top gaming machines. When the pandemic hit, bars closed and far fewer people were driving.
 “Getting a gaming license is a long process that is often a year out,” Fralick said. “With no one driving, there were very few personal injury cases coming in.”
Because her law practice was brand new, she didn’t have financial records that would qualify her for the first round of federal COVID relief.
“When the PETS grant became available, I was completely shocked that I was eligible,” Fralick said. “It came just in time because I was running out of options. It really saved my law practice. As a result, I was able to pay for advertising for new clients and I was able to hire a paralegal.” |
COVID Trace App: Protecting Your community. And Your Privacy.
More than 1,571,541 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. |
Extended Unemployment Insurance Benefits Expire Soon
On September 4, 2021 Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for self-employed and gig workers, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation providing additional weeks of benefits, and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation providing an additional $300 of weekly benefits, will end, even for claimants who show remaining balances on their accounts. Improving state unemployment data triggers the end of the additional seven weeks of State Extended Benefits on August 7, 2021. For more information, click here.
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The Nevada Department of Education Celebrates Nevada’s First Summer Literacy Camp Session
This week, the Nevada Department of Education is celebrating the culmination of Nevada Lit Camps, which wrap up their pilot session on Friday, July 30, 2021. These camps hosted 240 students in two of Nevada’s school districts, and helped our students strengthen literacy skills before the school year starts. To learn more, click here. |
A Little Over 2 Weeks Remain to Enroll in a Health Insurance Plan Through Nevada Health Link!
Community Partners! Help spread the word; there are 17 days remaining to enroll in a Nevada Health Link plan. Nevada Health Link created this toolkit containing messaging, graphics, amplification tools and sample posts for your social media channels. To help communicate the benefits for Nevadans that come from The American Rescue Plan Act.
Don’t forget, every Nevadan 12+ is now eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. All plans through Nevada Health Link cover COVID-19 testing, diagnosis, treatment, and vaccinations. There is no need to buy additional insurance for COVID coverage. Find an affordable health insurance plan that fits your needs before August 15: This their website or call at 800-547-2927. |
Nevada Department of Wildlife Joins Latino Conservation Week Initiative
Last week the Nevada Department of Wildlife joined Latino Outdoors, the Hispanic Access Foundation, and others to celebrate Latino Conservation Week, an important initiative to shine a spotlight on the Latino community’s support for conservation and stewardship. In celebration of the initiative, Jessica Godinez with the Hispanic Access Foundation was featured on NDOW’s Nevada Wild podcast. She explained how you can get involved and support this initiative even now that it’s ended. Listen to the podcast here to learn more. |
Health Insurance Opportunities for Nevada’s Small Businesses
Are you a small business owner looking for an affordable health insurance benefit option for your employees? There is good news for you! Check out a great option available for Nevada small business owners which can help you attract and retain employees as well as control costs. There is no minimum required employer contributions to be made, which means you can determine the amounts you can comfortably afford to contribute towards your employees’ individual health insurance premiums or medical costs. You can learn more about Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements by visiting the Nevada Division of Insurance website. |
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!
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