Weekly Newsletter

This week, I was honored to join my wife and the First Lady of Nevada, Kathy Sisolak for her debut of “The First Lady Presents...” at the Governor’s Mansion.  

This educational program provides a platform for local artists to share their art and creations with the rest of us. By doing so, they are enriching our State, allowing us to explore our past, and reminding us what makes our State so special.  

The First and Lady and I would like to thank Kristen Dillard, the Nevada Governor’s Mansion Executive Director, Myron Freedman, Director of the Nevada State Museum, the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, the Nevada State Museum in Carson City, and Mark Salinas, our public art consultant and curator and everyone for all of their help since the launch of this initiative.  

The pandemic has been hard on all of us, especially on Nevada’s artistic communities. This is why efforts like these are important to our society as they help acknowledge the value artists and creators bring to our State.  

Now more than ever, we need to rethink our environment, explore our past, and be grounded on the principles and creativity that are found in every Nevadan – These reasons and many more are why artists and creators make our State so great. 

Thank you,

Gov Sisolak

To learn more about “The First Lady Presents...” click HERE and more photos of the opening reception can be found HERE.   

Governor Sisolak Joins the Nevada Department of Education to Announce Nevada’s 2022 Teacher of the Year 

The Nevada Department of Education and I were pleased to announce your 2022 Nevada Teacher of the Year, Ms. Deanne Hicks! Ms. Hicks is a National Board-Certified, fourth grade teacher at Natchez Elementary School. She has served northern Nevada students for 28 years and advocates for education that embraces and empowers all students of diverse cultures. Read more about Ms. Hicks and the 2022 Teacher of the Year celebration by clicking here.  

Governor Sisolak Joins Students, Office For New Americans, & the Nevada System of Higher Education to Host Discussion on State & Federal Efforts to Bring Relief to Dreamers 

This week, I joined Office for New Americans & the Nevada System of Higher Education’s All Access Committee to meet with students at the Tyrone Thompson Student Union at the College of Southern Nevada.  

We discussed DACA and efforts to bring relief to Dreamers, TPS holders, and farm and essential workers. I enjoyed listening to their stories directly. Our DACA recipients and DACA-eligible population have always been part of the fabric of Nevada and I am proud of the talents, skills, and contributions - especially during this COVID-19 pandemic - that they bring to our great State. 
I am grateful for their resiliency and know how much better Nevada is because of them. This generation of students in particular has the potential to solve so many of the issues and problems we face.  

Governor Sisolak & First Lady Kathy Sisolak Attend 2021 the Señoras of Excellence and Señores of Distinction 

Tonight, First Lady and I were honored to attend the 2021 Señoras of Excellence and Señores of Distinction gala put on by the Sandy Peltyn Foundation. Tonight's event helped benefit the @lvlcc
scholarship fund - a truly worthy cause! As Governor, education is a priority for me.

On behalf of the State of Nevada, I want to thank them for their contributions and unwavering commitment toward advancing higher educational opportunities for the students of this great State – Thank you!

This Week’s Nevada Small Business Spotlight: “Antonio’s Mexican Grill”. 

Thinking about taking in a movie or walking along the Truckee River in Downtown Reno, then check out Antonio’s Mexican Grill on the corner of Sierra and First Street. They offer validated parking for the Riverside Garage across the street. 

“We have tacos, burritos, tortas, it’s fast food, but everything is fresh and authentic Mexican,” said Irma Valle, the owner of Antonio’s. “We have a full bar, we’re family-owned, and we have a nice atmosphere which is why people come back.”

Their website says they are “Grillin’ your tacos con sabor” which means they grill your tacos for you with flavor and a little bit of love. Founder Antonio Valle learned his craft as a young boy in a small town in Mexico and then in the busy streets of Chicago. For the past 17 years, the Valle family has been in business in Reno. The menu is quite extensive and traditional Mexican with tacos, burritos, gorditas, tortas, ensaladas, and deserts. 

During the pandemic, Antonio’s was closed for a month and then survived with takeout food. 
“The PETS grant we received was super important,” Irma Valle said. “It took care of three months rent. Without it, we shouldn’t have made it. I’m also grateful to the support we received from a local Hispanic Club that worked with the City of Reno that assisted minority and women-owned businesses.” 

For more information on Antonio’s Mexican Grill, go to their website at antoniosgrill.com, call 775-870-9353 or drop by at 95 North Sierra Street, #103 in Downtown Reno. 

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

More than 1,880,801 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 State Parks will be “fee-free” in honor of Nevada Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 25

Nevada’s K-12 Students Invited to Participate in Nevada Recycles Poster Contest

Be creative, have fun, win prizes – and help promote a clean and sustainable Nevada! In celebration of America Recycles Day on November 15, Nevada’s K-12 students are invited to showcase their creativity and commitment to protecting our planet by participating in the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Nevada Recycles Poster Contest. To participate, students will need to create a poster that promotes the three essential steps that must be taken for recycling to be effective: “Empty, Clean, and Dry.” The contest is open through October 18, 2021. Learn more by clicking HERE.

COBRA Subsidies End September 30  

The Division of Insurance is reminding Nevadans who benefited from COBRA coverage at no premium cost under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that such subsidies are ending September 30. Even though these COBRA subsidies are ending, Nevadans who benefited from such coverage have other subsidized options to pick from to avoid gaps in health insurance coverage. To see what these options are and other important considerations, visit the Division’s website.

EEOC & NERC Partner To Provide Training On Employment Issues Related to COVID-19

The Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NERC) is once again partnering with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to address emerging employment issues, concerns and questions related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  The 30-minute virtual training session will be held on Tuesday, September 28 at noon.  Individuals interested in attending the virtual event are encouraged to register via Zoom. For more information on the event, contact EEOC Outreach Assistant Crystal Ayala at lida.ayala@eeoc.gov. 

NDOW Director Elected President of Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is excited to announce that NDOW Director Tony Wasley has been elected as President of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Association). The Association represents North America’s fish and wildlife agencies to advance sound, science-based management and conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats in the public interest. Wasley has worked for NDOW since 1997 and has been the Director since the spring of 2013. He has also served as President of the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA). Learn more HERE. 

Boards & Commissions 

In September, I was proud to announce 46 appointments were made to State of Nevada boards, commissions, and agencies during the month of July and August. 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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