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Weekly Newsletter

More than 588,000 at-home rapid tests kits are on their way to Nevada at this moment. These test kits – which are separate from ones being delivered to the State by the federal government – will be available to those in high-need communities by the end of this month.  
 
 My team is eagerly tracking these shipments and providing updates to our community partners who will help us get them into the hands of Nevadans.   
 
These kits will be available at locations across the State, including the health and fire districts, libraries, health care clinics, Chambers of Commerce, community organizations, and more.  
  
We will be updating the COVID-19 testing page on the Nevada Health Response website as more information comes in so Nevadans will know when these shipments arrive and where they will be located in our communities for pick up.   
  
I want to close with a reminder to PLEASE, get your COVID-19 vaccine if you have not already done so. If you are eligible for a booster, please go get your booster shot. You can find a clinic near you by visiting nvcovidfighter.org.   
  
Thank you,  
 
Governor Sisolak 

You can watch our full press conference on my YouTube channel by clicking here.  
  

Governor Sisolak Meets With Las Vegas Alliance of Black School Educators to Strengthen Partnership, Discuss Education and Social Issues 

This week, along with Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert and Nevada Director of Health and Human Services Director Richard Whitley, I met with the Las Vegas Alliance of Black Educators to discuss their ongoing efforts in serving Nevada’s students, families, and communities. The State will continue to work alongside educational partners in order to ensure the needs of all our students are met and that they have access to the tools they need to succeed. Our student's safety and continual education remains our top priority. To read my full press release, click here.  

Governor Sisolak Joins Early Childhood Roundtable with Northern Nevada Providers and the University of Nevada, Reno  

Last week, it was an honor to join an Early Childhood Roundtable with Northern Nevada Providers, the University of Nevada, Reno, and with so many dedicated and passionate advocates to talk about early childhood care and education. We know an early investment in our kids is a long-term investment in our State. To see a video of my full remarks, click here. To read my full press release, click here.   

Governor Sisolak & First Lady Kathy Sisolak Attend U.S. Senator Harry Reid’s Memorial Service at the Smith Center in Las Vegas     

I Last week, Kathy and I were honored to have attended U.S. Senator Harry Reid’s Memorial Service at the Smith Center in Las Vegas. There, we were witness to an outpouring of support for Senator Reid which undoubtedly spoke to his character and his legacy. 
 
To say Harry Reid was a giant doesn’t fully encapsulate all that he accomplished on behalf of the state of Nevada and for Nevada families; there will never be another leader quite like Senator Reid. To me, he was a mentor, a father figure, and someone I trusted to always give it to me straight. 

Perhaps what I appreciate most about Senator Reid’s legacy is he never forgot who he was or where he came from. From humble beginnings in Searchlight, he became one of the state’s most powerful and fiercest advocates in Washington, DC. He spent his life and his career fighting the good fight for all Nevadans. I feel lucky to have known him.  

I’m beyond thankful for the moments we shared. He will be so deeply missed but the mark he left on the Silver State will last forever. 

To read my full statement I issued following his passing, click here.   

This Week’s Nevada Small Business Spotlight: “FRIES N’ PIES”    

Are you in the mood for some comfort food that you can find in only one place in Las Vegas? Then you need to check out Fries N’ Pies at 4503 Paradise Road, Suite 350, which is across the street from the Virgin Hotel. 

At Fries N’ Pies you can order Poutine, the unofficial food of Canada. 

“Legend has it that a chef in Montreal was running low on products and he came up with a dish of cheese curds and messy fries loaded with gravy,” said owner Adam Sadie, who grew up in the Seattle area and would go across the border for many different options. 

Through the years, chefs from all over Canada have experimented with Poutine by adding different meats and gravies, in addition to combinations that have included lobster and even foie gras. Sadie says Fries N’ Pies are reinventing Poutine, first by going against the fast-casual standard of a frozen bagged fry and creating fresh-cut homemade fries that are a part of a labor intensive 48-hour process from start to finish.

They also offer sweet potato fries and roasted cauliflower to build your Poutine on. They have also gone outside the box with creative combinations such as the Cuban sandwich Poutine, and the biscuits and gravy Poutine. They offer a diverse selection of homemade sauces to accompany each individual Poutine recipe option. And for those that are in pursuit of the perfect fry, duck-fat French fry option can be selected on all Poutines. 

Fries N’ Pies also has a full menu that includes pizza, cheeseburgers, Philly cheesesteak, tacos and chicken wings. For more information go to friesnpies.com, call 702-749-7030 or email at info@friesnpies.com 

Tomorrow, January 15th, is the Last day of Nevada Health Link’s Open Enrollment! 

Don’t miss out on Nevada Health Link’s dozens of different carriers, promising access to preventative care and wellness services, and cutting the financial burden of an injury, illness, or chronic health condition. Enroll by 11:59 p.m. on January 15th for coverage beginning February 1, 2022.  

There are 3 ways to enroll: 

• Speak to a live broker or navigator to help you with the enrollment process for free at nevadahealthlink.com. Click here to find enrollment assistance near you. 
• Browse anonymously online to find the best deal for you and your family.  
• Give us a call at 1-800-547-2927. The call center is open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm and 9am - 11:59 p.m. on January 15th.     

Apply for the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force Before January 15, 2022   

The Nevada Department of Education is searching for Nevada educators to evaluate the challenges in attracting and retaining teachers in Nevada and make recommendations to the Legislative Committee on Education (LCE). Applications are due by January 15, 2022 – click here to learn more and apply.  

Archaeology Day is Jan. 29 at Lost City Museum in Overton 

Learn about archaeology careers, education, excavations and more at the Lost City Museum’s Archaeology Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 29 at the museum, 721 Moapa Blvd. in Overton. Activity centers will be set up around the museum, and participants will be able to interact with career archaeologists as well as graduate students from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Mask-wearing is encouraged at the outdoor event, and is required inside the museum. The event is included with museum admission, $6. For more information click here.  

Nevada DMV Expands Exemption Period for Smog Testing  

Have you heard? Nevada DMV has expanded the exemption period for vehicle emissions testing from three years to four years! This means a smog test is not required until a vehicle’s fourth registration. (Hybrid vehicles are exempt until the fifth registration.)  
Nevada DMV registrations, renewals and reinstatements require emissions testing for 1968 and newer gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles weighing 14,000 pounds or less in the urban areas of Clark and Washoe counties. Click here to learn more about Nevada’s vehicle emission requirements.  

$8 million in Grants now Available to Nevada Agencies and Businesses to Help Replace Diesel Fleets and Equipment with Cleaner Alternatives 

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is offering public agencies, school districts, nonprofits, and private businesses up to $8 million in VW grants to help replace diesel-powered vehicles and equipment – including freight trucks, delivery trucks, school buses, and transit buses – with low and zero-emission alternatives to reduce air pollution and support a healthy, sustainable Nevada. Grant applications are now being accepted through January 31, 2022. 

Apply online by clicking here or send your application to NevadaDEMF@ndep.nv.gov.  

Resolve to “Go Green” this New Year’s  

Latonia Coleman Named DETR’s Deputy Director of Programs 

Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Latonia Coleman as the new Deputy Director of Programs. Ms. Coleman is based in Las Vegas. 
“DETR’s vision to empower Nevadans to realize their potential through meaningful work; building economic prosperity in every community resonates and matters. I value the opportunity to create pathways to success. Through my work with DETR, I look forward to making a difference with and for Nevadans.” said Ms. Coleman. 

For more information, click here.  

Historian Christopher MacMahon to Lead Boulder City Railroad Museum

The Nevada Division of Museums and History has selected Christopher MacMahon as the new director of the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City. In this role, MacMahon will oversee the open-air museum, which preserves and displays railroad equipment of the Boulder Branch line, which supported construction activities at the Hoover Dam in the 1930s. For more information click here.  

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