Governor Sisolak's Weekly Newsletter 

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Weekly Newsletter

This week, I was honored to stand alongside other leaders in Southern Nevada to announce that Las Vegas will play host to a 2023 Formula One race. This is major economic news for our State and has been years in the making. There is no doubt in my mind that Nevada is both the entertainment AND sports capital of the world. 
  
In my role as Governor, I'm looking out for our economy - a thriving economy is good for Nevada workers. Half of the people who visit Las Vegas extend their visit to be part of a sporting event. That’s 23 million people spending more time here, spending more money in our city.  We are expecting 170,000 people to occupy 400,000 room nights, on top of 90 million people watching worldwide. 
  
I can't wait to see what this brings, and I won't stop working on behalf of Nevadans to bring more events and opportunities to the Silver State. 
  
Thank you, 
Governor Sisolak 

Governor Sisolak Visits the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas

What an honor to visit the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada (The Center) in Las Vegas this week. The Center does incredible work on behalf of the LGBTQ community, and I was honored to see their facility and hear about their plans for the future.

To our trans family: we see you, we support you and we celebrate you! Please know that I’m committed to protecting you and ensuring you live life as your true, authentic self in the Silver State. 

Governor Sisolak Visits the Western Nevada College Child Development Center 

Investing in childcare is a key priority for me. Nevadans deserve to go to work and know that their children are safe and have every opportunity to succeed. Last week, I visited the Western Nevada College Child Development Center to see some of our work in action. What a warm welcome! 

The Child Development Center has received four-star recognition from the Nevada Silver State Stars: Quality Rating Improvement System. Not only does this program care for children in Carson City, but it helps train the next generation of childcare workers. 

We’ve already invested over $200 million in childcare providers to help keep operations running during the pandemic and my State of the State, I announced an additional $160 million investment to help double the number of families we can serve across the State. 

Western Nevada College’s facility has used federal funds to help reduce the cost of their services - which helps families save money. This is encouraging to see, and a model for us to look at to help even more Nevada families. 

Governor Sisolak and First Lady Kathy Sisolak Attend the 65 Roses Soirée honoring Lauren Molasky-Fierst  

Last week, Kathy and I were honored to attend the 65 Roses Soirée honoring Lauren Molasky-Fierst. Lauren was recognized with the 2022 Breath of Life Award, presented by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Thank you for being an advocate and role model for others. 

Governor Sisolak Meets with Colonel Brett Compston from the Nevada National Guard  

I met with Colonel Brett Compston from the Nevada National Guard in my office after his promotion ceremony last week. Colonel Compston is a dedicated and steadfast leader and was critical in our Covid-19 response. It was great to catch up with him in person.  

This Week’s Nevada Small Business Spotlight: Fisk Herb Farm   

The Fisk Farm is a mini-farm located on the Carson River in Fallon, Nevada.  At just over one acre, owners Stacy and Brad Fisk grow over 75 varieties of herbs. In addition to the herbary, the farm has an 8-hive apiary, a cottage apothecary, and plans to include a future orchard. The farm sells a variety of products including seedlings, roots, rhizomes, honey, fresh-cut and dried herbs, and apothecary products.   

Farmer Stacy Fisk welcomes visitors to the farm to “see for yourself how we grow and care for our plants and our precious Mother Earth.” “Our farming practices are based on permaculture principles, and we embrace permaculture ethics: Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share. Our commitment to permaculture practices naturally moves us “beyond organic.”   

In 2022, Fisk is expanding their market garden vegetable beds to support a local community-supported agriculture (CSA) basket in collaboration with two Fallon female farmers, Jaime Sammons of Two Ravens Farm and Korena Mewaldt of Mewaldt Organics. Click here to view scheduled events where you can find Fisk Farm Herbs products or shop online. If you’re traveling through the Fallon area, be sure to stop by Great Basin Apothecary or Herbal Cooperative to purchase Fisk’s dried bulk herbs and honey.    

Stacy Fisk was selected for the 2022 Nevada Women’s Farm2Food Accelerator program through the Nevada Department of Agriculture.  The business accelerator program focuses on helping women farmers launch or grow food or beverage products by providing education and training, peer networking and consultations with entrepreneurs and food experts. When asked how the Farm2Food Accelerator could help her business goals of expanding her dried culinary herb offerings Stacy responded, “I am currently in transition, going from the preliminary development stage and selling directly on a small scale at markets, to fine-tuning my system, branding, and marketing to sell my products retail. I expect to take what I learn and apply it to my business planning and expansion, and hopefully, identify and avoid common mistakes.”  

Join Nevada DMV and Be Part of the Transformation Effort      

Nevada DMV’s four-year DMV Transformation Effort has launched and we’re looking for customer-centric people to join us on our journey. We have multiple positions available statewide, including DMV service technicians in Reno, Carson City, Fallon, and Pahrump. They are the faces of our agency and on the frontline of the DMV Transformation Effort. If you want to be part of this dynamic change, please visit dmv.nv.gov/jobs and apply today! 

The Nevada Department of Education Invites You to Vision and Action Planning Sessions            

Educators, families, students, education leaders, and community members are invited to join the Nevada Department of Education on Tuesday, March 22nd – Friday, April 29th to collaborate on the vision and action plan for the future of education in Nevada. This session will continue to build on the momentum of the Blue-Ribbon Commission and Competency-Based Education Pilot to flexibly offer Personalized, Student-Centered Learning to each Nevada school and district. Registration is open and virtual meetings began on March 22nd, click here to register.  

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Holsclaw at mholsclaw@doe.nv.gov 

Apply for Nevada Big Game Tags Today!   

Let your friends and family know Nevada’s Big Game Application period is open at this link. The big game application period is a time many Nevadans look forward to all year long! Anyone 12 years of age and older who have passed hunter education can apply for a chance to hunt one of Nevada’s big game species, and in turn, put money back into supporting conservation. The application period will be open through Tuesday, May 10. View the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Top 10 Resources for applying for tags, and their brand new HuntNV hunt planning tool here to get started.  

Combat Spring Pests with a Licensed Pest Control Operator  

As the weather warms in the coming months, insects and pests are more likely to find their way inside of homes. Do you have a pest control strategy? The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) would like to remind Nevadans that pest control operators must be licensed through the NDA to perform treatments, as the misuse of pesticides can have critical consequences for the user, the public, and the environment.  To protect your family, pets, and home, visit the Nevada Department of Agriculture's list of licensed pest companies by clicking here. 

Nevada’s First-Ever Food Waste Awareness Month this April 

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) and local partners are excited to kick off Nevada's first-ever Food Waste Awareness Month this April. Throughout the month, NDEP and partner organizations will host a series of events and community outreach activities focused on best practices for buying, storing, and composting food to protect the environment while helping to reduce grocery costs for Nevada families. Food waste is the number one source of household waste that makes its way into Nevada’s landfills. This rotting food releases methane - a harmful greenhouse gas emission - that impacts our air quality. Taking simple steps to reduce food waste can add up to big improvements for our environment and maintain Nevada’s leadership in creating clean, healthy, and vibrant communities. 
Learn more by clicking here. 

 ‘Wild Nevada’ Call for Photographers at Lost City Museum  

Lost City Museum in Overton, Nevada seeks photographers to enter a juried exhibition that will run from August 3 to 31, 2022. This year’s theme is ‘Wild Nevada,’ which will feature photographs of animals that are shot within Nevada. This exhibition is the fourth installment of an annual Hot & Dusty Invitational which alternates between fine art and a photography exhibit each year.   
 
Interested artists may submit up to three photographs for review to LCMHotandDusty2022@gmail.com  by May 15, 2022. Submissions will be judged in a preliminary screening by a panel of museum staff and volunteers. Photographers will be notified of their selection by May 31, 2022. The photographers will then print and deliver the framed photos for the show by July 11, 2022.   
   
For complete details on how to enter the competition click here. Three prizes (Museum Choice, Public Choice, and Photographer Choice) will be awarded on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 6 pm during a closing reception.  

Nevada State Board of Education Invites Applicants to Apply for Appointment to the State Public Charter School Authority Board 

The Nevada State Board of Education invites interested parties to apply for appointment to the State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA) Board. Applications can be submitted online before May 13, 2022, for a three-year term, which will begin on July 1, 2022, and conclude on June 30, 2025.  
 Current Board Members are welcome to reapply to continue serving but are not guaranteed reappointment based on incumbent status. Members of the SPCSA Board must be residents of the State of Nevada. Read more here.  

Celebrate Financial Literacy for Financial Literacy Month in April! 

The month of April is recognized as Financial Literacy Month, and there are many ways to celebrate. Join the Nevada Department of Education for their virtual summit: “Fun with Financial Literacy” on Saturday, April 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Register for free at this link, and educators will earn 4 professional learning hours for attending.   
 
Each week of April, recognize the weekly theme for #FinLit Month. Week 1 is Savings, Week 2 is Investments, Week 3 will focus on College, Civic, and Work Ready, and Week 4 is Entrepreneur Week. Share how you are celebrating in your school or household on Twitter by tagging @NevadaReady, @socialstudiesnv, and #nvfinlit. Educators can access the calendar of activities for the entire month by clicking here.  
 
Finally, follow @Nv_FinLit for daily tips and questions and engage in conversation in building financial readiness for all Nevadans!  

Meningitis Vaccine Required for Incoming 12th Graders    

Effective July 1, 2022, students enrolled in the 12th grade throughout Nevada will be required to receive the meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) prior to the start of the 2022-23 school year. The MenACWY vaccine is an immunization against meningitis.   
  
The requirement, approved by the State Board of Health, is for all public, private, and charter schools in Nevada. For most students this means a booster dose as they likely received a first dose of MenACWY at ages 11-12. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends a single dose of MenACWY at ages 11-12 followed by a booster dose administered at 16 years of age.   
  
Vaccines are available through primary care providers, pharmacies, health districts, and Federally Qualified Health Centers throughout Nevada. For more information or to find a vaccine clinic, click here.   

2022 Governor's Points of Light Award Nomination Now Open 

Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service, has opened nominations for the Governor’s Points of Light Award. This honor celebrates the inspiring stories of exceptional Nevadans who contribute time, talent, and commitment to create change in communities and neighborhoods in our State. Please take a few moments to nominate a friend, neighbor, co-worker, military family, or employer for demonstrating caring and compassion, enthusiasm and confidence, and the power of partnership. Nominations close on June 15 so please make sure to visit and submit your nomination by clicking here.  

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