Governor Sisolak's Weekly Newsletter 

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Weekly Newsletter

This week, I joined Lt. Governor Cano Burkhead, Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction Ebert, and Clark County Superintendent Jara at Gray Elementary School for Nevada Reading Week. A time to bring together educators, families, and community members to inspire the joy and importance of reading among all students across the Silver State. 
  
Education is a top priority for me. That’s why during my recent State of the State address, I announced we are investing in teacher recruitment by providing nearly 4,000 future educators with stipends and tuition assistance to help address the teacher shortage.  During the pandemic we deployed $1.5 billion in federal funds for masks, testing, mental health support, and more - so we could reopen schools safely. Since I’ve been governor, we gave teachers their first directly funded raise in a decade, and we raised pupil funding to a new high.  

Through the Donors Choose project, we asked educators what they needed and directly funded 11,000 projects to make schoolrooms buzz. 
 
We’re also investing federal dollars to provide free lunch for all students across the state next year.  
 
As we continue to move Nevada forward, you have my commitment the State will continue to make meaningful investments to support our educators and improve education for our students.  
 
Thank you,   

Governor Sisolak  

Governor Sisolak Participates in the Opening of UNLV Immigration Clinic’s Community Advocacy Office  

It is truly fitting to see this immigration clinic open right here, in the heart of Las Vegas, which will allow this center to deliver expanded free legal services in a location that is easily accessible to more members of our community.  

This is why I was proud to sign into law Assembly Bill 376, sponsored by Assemblywoman Torres, to establish the Keep Nevada Working Task Force and allocate $500,000 to make this expansion possible. 

I want to particularly thank UNLV Law Professor Michael Kagan and the many past and present students for their work to assist with this urgent need for access to justice in our community.  
Nevada has an ongoing commitment to welcoming immigrants and refugees in our State. We embrace those that flee prosecution and fear for their families’ lives and safety.  

I have always called for a welcoming Nevada where home means Nevada to everyone – no matter where they are from.  

Governor Sisolak Participates in the Launch of the Nevada Craft Beverage Passport  

Last week, I was honored to join the Nevada Department of Agriculture for the launch of the Nevada Craft Beverage Passport. This is a great opportunity to support our small businesses and enjoy Nevada-made products.  

These small businesses play an important role in Nevada’s economy, contributing more than $135 million. As I mentioned during my State of the State, supporting our small businesses remains an important priority for me.  

We are proud of these establishments – many award-winning-representing Nevada. From northern Nevada to southern Nevada, I hope this program encourages everyone to support our local businesses and explore different areas of Nevada.  

Thank you to everyone who came together for this new program, when we work together, there’s nothing we can’t do. Learn more about the program by following this link. And always remember to drink responsibly. Have a plan and take care of each other!  

Governor Sisolak & First Lady Kathy Sisolak Attend the Nevada Chinese Association: The Year of the Tiger Spring Festival Gala 

Kathy and I were honored to attend the Nevada Chinese Association’s The Year of the Tiger Spring Festival Gala at UNLV. We were grateful for all of the amazing performances and to the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) for providing free COVID-19 test kits during the event.  

As Nevadans, we could not be more proud to celebrate the amazing heritage, rich history, and prominent contributions of the AAPI community in Nevada. 

The AAPI identity is woven into the fabric and fundamentals that make America the country it is today. We must continue to commemorate initiatives like these that help remind us that our identities and cultures only further enrich this amazing State! 
 

This Week’s Nevada Small Business Spotlight: “Red Chair”       

When Aaryn Walker starts talking about her “Red Chair” furniture store at 3400 Lakeside Drive in Reno, the passion in her work comes through quite clearly, because what she does is a lot more than sell furniture. 

“When you come into our store, you might think it’s like a museum, seeing classic furniture that some might say would be like walking through your grandparent’s house,” Walker said. “In fact, in my next life, I’d love to come back as the curator of a mid-century modern furniture museum.” 

Walker searches out classic Danish pieces, a lot of barware and with pride says, that everything she has goes out better than she found them. She refurbishes everything, personally sands, strips, washes, and stains the furniture she finds so that when they go on sale, they are restored to the same condition they were when they originally sold as far back as the 1950s. Chairs are beautifully reupholstered, and brackets are repaired. 

Walker is a Reno native, who is married to a fifth-generation Nevadan, and they have an 11-year-old daughter. She opened her store in October of 2003. She’s also proud of the fact that she has a good old-fashioned brick-and-mortar retail store. To see her work in person, store hours are Wednesday through Saturday from noon until 6 p.m. To see some of her inventory you can go to Chairish 

Easily Order Duplicate DMV Documents Online 

It’s easy to replace a lost driver’s license, ID card or vehicle registration certificate through dmvnv.com! Just create or sign into your MyDMV account and enter the requested information. Duplicate licenses and ID cards are mailed to you. Duplicate registration certificates can be printed directly from the website, or at a self-service kiosk if you also need a duplicate license plate tag. One-time duplicate registration certificates can be ordered here and printed without a MyDMV account. 

Visit dmvnv.com/regduplicate.htm or dmvnv.com/dlduplicate.htm for requirements. 

NDOW Highlights Women in Conservation for Women’s History Month      

All month long, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is celebrating Women’s History Month with variety of educational webinars and posts on the agency’s Facebook and Instagram that highlight the amazing work of women in conservation, and women who support conservation by recreating in Nevada! Follow the Nevada Department of Wildlife on Facebook here or on Instagram at @nevadawildlife to see podcasts, videos, Instagram takeovers by staff, women in history posts, and more. 

Nevada Health Link Appoints a New Executive Director 

The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, the state agency that operates the online Marketplace known at Nevada Health Link, is proud to announce Ryan High as its new executive director!

High assumed his role on Monday, February 28, 2022. He first joined the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange as the Chief Operations Officer in 2016, overseeing operations for the Exchange’s online marketplace, Nevada Health Link. In the past six years, Ryan has shown strong leadership within the Exchange by supervising the Exchange’s broker liaison program, navigator program, quality assurance team, annual audits, contracted call center, and operationalizing special executive director assigned projects related to the Exchange’s enrollment and eligibility platform. Read the full press release here. 

Free Webinar: Avoiding Common Scams and Fraud, Monday, March 7, 10 am - 11:30 am

Join Nevada Consumer Affairs on Monday, March 7 as they kick off National Consumer Protection Week with an informative panel presentation (with a Q&A session) about current scams and how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud!

Along with representatives from BBB Serving Northern Nevada and Utah, AARP Nevada, the IRS Stakeholder Liaison’s Office, and the Office of the Ombudsman of Consumer Affairs for Minorities, this FREE, bilingual webinar will discuss how to identify red flags and how to protect you and your loved ones from social engineering scams, tax scams and more. 

Click here for the Webinar Link.  

New Resource Tool Helps Preserve Historic Landmarks Significant to Women’s Rights in Nevada   

To kick off Women’s History Month in March, the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office (NSHPO) has released a new resource guide highlighting historic buildings and landmarks across Nevada that played a key role in the women’s rights movement and “HERstory” of our state. This unique resource guide shines a light on the legacy of those who championed the women’s rights movement in Nevada and is an essential part of Nevada’s story. The guide will also support these buildings and sites being added to the National Register of Historic Places, increasing awareness and grant funding opportunities for these iconic landmarks. For more information and to view the resource guide, please visit the following website.  

Celebrate Native American Cultures at Lost City Museum in Overton, Nevada on March 12, 2022 from 10 am to 3 pm 

Learn about the plurality of Native American beliefs, values, and traditions during an exhibit opening and cultural heritage event at Lost City Museum in Overton, Nevada on March 12, 2022, from 10 am to 3 pm. It starts with an exhibit opening at 10 am celebrating a 1920s - 1930s archaeologist, Willis Evans, who was a Pitt River Indian. Museum staff have been working with the Evans family to create an exhibition that honors his archaeology expertise in a time when few Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) were trained and worked as archaeologists. 

This one-day heritage event includes free admission to the museum and dance performances from 11 am through 3 pm. Hungry visitors will be able to purchase Indian tacos. Arts and crafts, jewelry, and other items will be available for purchase directly from vendors. Through a local partnership, the Discovery Children’s Museum will host a children’s activity table. Learn more about this event by visiting the following website or call 702-397-2193. 

Eligible Nevada Organizations Seeking Federal Grants May Qualify for State Matching Funds   

The State of Nevada, through the Nevada Grant Office, invites eligible organizations seeking federal grants to apply for a state-funded match program.  

The state’s Grant Matching Program offers $1 million annually. Funds can be used to satisfy up to 50 percent of federal grant match requirements. Eligible organizations include nonprofits, tribal governments, local governments, and state agencies. To qualify, applicants must have exhausted all other potential sources of matching funds. Applications will be reviewed upon submission and awarded throughout the program period on a first-come, first-served basis. 

• Applications for total federal grant awards of $150,000 or greater are due by March 18, 2022.  
• All other applications are due by June 1, 2022.  

The Nevada Grant Office is currently accepting applications. Learn more and apply here.

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 12 March 2022. 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. The link will be provided to registrants prior to the Conference.  

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. 

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