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Governor Sisolak's Weekly Newsletter |
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Weekly Newsletter |
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This week, I announced that the State’s mask mandate has been lifted.
The State is no longer requiring masks in public places, but employers and organizations, including school districts, may set their own policies, and I encourage them to work with their employees and communities to ensure that policies are in place.
As we move forward in this next stage of our response, I know all Nevadans will continue to treat each other with kindness and respect, as some Nevadans will continue to make the personal choice to wear masks.
I cannot express my gratitude enough to all the frontline workers – particularly those in our health care settings – who have continued to provide care to Nevadans throughout the pandemic.
To the Nevadans and travelers that have done the right thing, gotten vaccinated, stayed diligent, and protected each other for the last two years - from the bottom of my heart, I thank you.
COVID-19 has brought out the best and worst in society and I’m always proud to be a Nevadan and to see the way Nevadans take care of one another.
We are at this point now because as Nevadans we always look out for one another - that’s our Battle Born spirit and that’s the Nevada way.
It’s my honor to serve as your Governor and to work on your behalf.
Thank you,
Governor Sisolak
To watch my full press conference, click here. To read my press release, click here, and more guidance on these new measures is available here. |
Governor Sisolak Meets with Black Community Leaders in Northern Nevada to Discuss Pandemic Recovery Efforts
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This week, I was proud to meet with Black community leaders in Northern Nevada to discuss ongoing pandemic recovery efforts. During the meeting, they highlighted the great strides taken in advancing the State’s recovery and identified the steps needed to ensure an equitable and just recovery for members of the Black community.
The pandemic has unquestionably been hard on all of us but has taken a disproportionate toll on minority and Black communities across Nevada. The State remains committed to providing a platform of support and inclusion as we continue to work collaboratively in achieving health equity for all. |
Governor Sisolak Hosts Arts and Crafts Event with Foster Care Children Ahead of Valentine’s Day
This week, I hosted children with disabilities who live in foster care settings for an arts & crafts event ahead of Valentine’s Day. These children are newly eligible for special grant funding.
Yesterday, lawmakers approved our plan to expand the Transforming Opportunities for Toddlers and Students Grant Program, which is utilizing million in funds from the American Rescue Plan to provide grants to children with disabilities through ABLE accounts run by State Treasurer Zach Conine.
Under this program, children with disabilities can $5,000 grants to use for everyday expenses such as education, transportation, housing, healthcare, assistive technology, and other disability-related expenses. |
Governor Sisolak, Nevada Officials Visit Tamarack Fire Burn Site, Survey Wildfire Restoration and Preventative Work
This week, I had the opportunity to join Nevada State Forester Kacey KC and Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) Habitat Division Administrator Alan Jenne to visit wildland conservation personnel from the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) and NDOW working to restore and enhance the health of the Tamarack Fire burn scar.
Over the past five months, NDOW and NDF have been working to enhance the health and resiliency of the rangeland to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and restore critical habitat for many Nevada wildlife species including mule deer, Bi-State Sage Grouse, and more.
As a vital part of these efforts, the partner agencies are using NDF’s helicopter to apply 71,400 pounds of seed of fire-and-drought resilient grasses, flowers, and shrubs across more than 8,000 acres within the Tamarack Fire burn scar. I applaud NDF, NDOW, and their partners for advancing this critical undertaking to restore thousands of acres impacted by the Tamarack Fire to help protect Nevada families, community infrastructure, critical wildlife habitat, and the natural environment.
To read my full press release, click here. |
Celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month with Nevada Ready!
I proclaimed February as CTE Month, to recognize the positive impacts of CTE programs on Nevada’s students and workforce. Nevada is a nationwide leader in CTE programs, with CTE strands available in all 16 National Career Clusters, and more than 78,000 middle- and high-school students enrolled in CTE programs of study or courses. Read more about CTE Month here.
There are many ways for students, parents, and educators to join the Nevada Department of Education in recognizing CTE Month, including:
- Recognize a CTE educator by sharing a “thank you” on social media with the tag #NVCTE
- Participate in an Industry Chat and accessing other industry resources from Nepris for Nevada
- Discover career pathways in Nevada with Roadtrip Nation’s Career Exploration Tool and All-In Nevada Documentary
- Celebrate a designated CTE week, including:
- SkillsUSA Week, February 7–11
- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Week, February 13–19
- Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Week, February 14–18
- Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week, February 19–26
- Engineers Week, February 20–26
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This Week’s Nevada Small Business Spotlight: “B is for Black Brilliance”
Author Shawna Wells hopes that her book B is for Black Brilliance takes young people beyond recognizing race issues only during Black History Month and helps children of color see more positive role models.
“We need to create a robust narrative about blackness beyond the traditional one-dimensional way we have seen people like Harriet Tubman and Martin Luther King,” Wells said. “We’re trying to go beyond that and provide kids a set of materials so they can have more access to their own brilliance.”
Wells points out that only 3 percent of materials in schools feature “kids of color” while animals are represented in 20 percent of school materials. She also has a goal of celebrating and recognizing African Americans beyond the month of February.
This year, Wells had the audacity to cancel Black History Month and replace it with what she’s calling Black Brilliance Month . In addition to her book, Wells is working with African American authors and artists that are available on her website.
“I am looking forward to joining together to bring stories of black creators and innovators to the center of public discourse – 365 days of the year – so that future generations have a new robust and powerful narrative of Blackness – one that builds and centers space for our stories and our creations to live in legacy,” Wells said. “This will be a radical step towards tackling systemic racism – rooted in love and respect for blackness.” |
Lieutenant Governor Lisa Cano Burkhead announces launch of Battle Born Education Heroes
Lieutenant Governor Lisa Cano Burkhead announced the launch of Battle Born Education Heroes this week. The new program is aimed at highlighting teachers and educators throughout the state.
Throughout the school year, Lieutenant Governor Cano Burkhead and community partners will review submissions for a Battle Born Education Hero and select someone who emulates what it means to be an educator, excels in the classroom or school, and/or has demonstrated a noteworthy ability to bring the best out of students.
She will present a certificate to each Battle Born Education Heroes as a token of her gratitude for everything that person does for students in Nevada.
As a former educator, Lieutenant Governor Cano Burkhead wants to use her platform in state government to uplift the voices of students, educators, and parents throughout all of Nevada, from Winnemucca to Henderson and everywhere in between.
To nominate a worthy educator, visit the Battle Born Education Hero page at https://ltgov.nv.gov/. |
Join Nevada Department of Veteran Services (NDVS) for the Annual Women Veterans Conference on March 12th
NDVS is hosting their Annual Women Veterans Conference on March 12. The theme is: “Emergence: A Way Forward.” This hybrid event will take place in-person at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center and will also be offered virtually through Zoom.
Women warriors are rising to prominence in the military and in their communities. But as women emerge and establish their place as leaders in our communities, many still face challenges. Whether these challenges began during their military service, because of a difficult transition back into civilian life, or for other reasons, with community support and connection to opportunities women veterans can find a path to fulfillment.
Please visit the following website to register. |
Nevada State Museum's Curator’s Corner Program Honoring Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Anna J. Camp, Ph.D. (Curator in Anthropology), will have several of Grafton Tyler Brown’s lithographs on display in the concourse of the Nevada State Museum on February 16, between 1: - 3: p.m.
Grafton Tyler (G.T.) Brown (1841-1918) was 17 years old when he moved out west from the free state of Pennsylvania. He was the first-born son of Wilhelmina and Thomas, two free Blacks who had left the slave state of Maryland in 1837. Like many pioneers during this time, G.T. Brown was in search of something different – a better life from what his parents and grandparents had experienced.
By 1861 G.T. Brown had relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area and was hired as an artist by Charles Conrad Kuchel, a German lithographer. Some of Brown’s most well-known works were of communities throughout Nevada Territory, including, Virginia City (1861 & 1864), and Fort Churchill (1862), and later the State of Nevada, including Winnemucca (1881) and Reno (1907).
Please stop by for a brief presentation on Grafton Tyler Brown’s life and work. For more information, click here.
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Have You Recently Lost your Health Insurance? You May be Eligible for a Plan Through Nevada Health Link
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Nevada Health Link will permit a Special Enrollment Period to consumers who applied to either Nevada Health Link coverage or Medicaid/Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage through the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services during the open enrollment, November 1 – January 15, but were unable to enroll in coverage while awaiting a Medicaid/CHIP determination. Learn more about this SEP here: Nevada Health Links FAQ
Even if you didn’t apply for coverage during open enrollment and you had Medicaid or employer sponsored coverage and lost it, or will lose it soon, you may be eligible for a plan through Nevada Health Link. Contact Nevada Health Link at 800-547-2927 or visit www.nevadahealthlink.com.
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Go Farther with Real ID
Like to travel? Now’s the time to update your Nevada driver’s license or state ID card to Real ID and be ready to fly before the May 3, 2023, federal deadline. What’s Real ID? It’s a secure way of proving your identity under the Real ID Act of 2005. Real ID will be required to board aircraft or enter secure federal facilities as of May 3, 2023. Just make an appointment at a DMV office and show up with your identifying documents. It’s that easy.
Visit getrealnevada.com or dmvnv.com/realid for a list of what to bring with you. |
Congratulations to all the New Partners in Project SANDI who Will Help Nevadans Get Training!
GOWINN recently allocated $1,122,325 in funding to 10 additional partners as part of the $13.8M Project SANDI, made possible by the Reimagine Workforce Preparation Grant. This funding is in addition to the $2M already awarded to Truckee Meadows Community College, Great Basin College, Western Nevada College, and College of Southern Nevada for short-term credentials and certifications. Funding is directly applied to tuition and supportive services that will benefit more than 400 individuals seeking skill development in Nevada's most high-demand careers.
Awards include:
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NDOT Providing Internships for Nevada’s Next Generation of Engineers
The Nevada Department of Transportation is looking to educate the next generation of Nevada engineers by accepting applications through February for paid summer internships.
The internships allow college students to gain real-life engineering and construction experience with on-the-job training in civil and environmental engineering. The internships take place May through August 2022 and pay up to $19 per hour, depending on education and experience.
Applications can be submitted through Feb. 28 by searching “Public Service Intern” at careers.nv.gov. |
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