Governor Sisolak's Weekly Newsletter

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Weekly Newsletter

This week, I was honored to join Amazon Web Services and the Governor's Office of Workforce Innovation at the College of Southern Nevada to announce a new cloud computing program in the State. This new collaboration will allow us to train, upskill and certify 2,500 Nevadans in cloud computing in the next three years by providing access to cloud computing education courses and certifications through higher education and high schools across Nevada.

Cloud computing jobs are in high demand across the United States. In Nevada, Economic Modeling Specialist International (EMSI) has identified 9,601 unfilled cloud computing jobs in 2021, along with over 61,700 cloud computing job postings from Jan. 2021-Dec. 2021. According to LinkedIn, cloud computing has remained one of the most in-demand hard skills for the last several years, and two AWS Certifications appear on the top 10 highest paying certifications list by Global Knowledge (2020).

This program will provide a meaningful opportunity for so many Nevadans and it was great to see so many partners come together in support of the program. Learn more by clicking here.

Thank you,
Governor Sisolak

Governor Sisolak Joins Nevada State Police, Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft, Nevada Donor Network, and Others to Launch “You Don’t Have to Wear a Badge to be a Hero” Campaign

What an honor to join Nevada State Police, Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft, Nevada Donor Network, and so many others to launch a new education campaign. This April, you don’t have to wear a badge to be a hero. We encourage Nevadans to register to be organ donors and to be a hero to fellow Nevadans. 

I am a registered organ donor and I know many members of my staff are as well. Nearly 600 Nevadans are waiting for their second chance at life. That’s part of 100,000 Americans across the nation. 

With the support and backing of law enforcement and emergency medical service agencies statewide this campaign will help make a difference in the lives of so many across our great State. 

Governor Sisolak Joins Signs of HOPE to Raise Awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month

This week, I was proud to join Signs of HOPE to raise awareness as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to celebrate empowerment. By providing resources and information we can help individuals feel safe and healthy, and start building empowered communities. 

In addition to Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it is also Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, focused on growing a better tomorrow for all children, together. Policies and services that put families first, strengthen all of us during times of uncertainty or stress. 

Governor Sisolak Celebrates the Start of National Public Health Week in Nevada

Monday marked the start of National Public Health Week in Nevada. This weekend, I was able to thank some of our public health folks who were out at a community event raising awareness and providing services, such as HIV testing and vaccines, to Nevadans. Thank you for all you do!

Governor Sisolak Presents Proclamation in Honor of Cesar Chavez Day

This weekend, I was honored to be invited to speak and present a proclamation in honor of Cesar Chavez with Somos Votantes and Assemblywoman Selena Torres. It was great to see so many friends and Nevadans including Senator Cortez Masto, Senator Jacky Rosen, Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II, Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom, and so many more.

This Week’s Nevada Small Business Spotlight: Perigo Hay & Cattle

Jess Trask started working for her family's ranch in Lund, Nevada, in 2015.  Her parents were hay farmers by trade, and after the market crashed in 2009, they bought their first cattle. New to the industry, Jess found her passion in raising cattle. She is even working on getting her masters through the University of Nebraska - Online, in Cattle Nutrition.  

In 2019, Jess wanted to connect people to where their food comes from and began utilizing social media to show her daily activities and share knowledge. In 2020, Jess started selling beef from their ranch directly to consumers. She cares tremendously about the animals she raises and is even BeefCARE Certified- a sustainability standard that pillars on animal husbandry, environmental stewardship, and community involvement. Every year, the crew at Perigo Hay & Cattle figure out new ways to be more sustainable, whether it be to install green energy or use manure from their cows to spread as fertilizer on their cropland. Perigo Beef ships its products across the nation using recycled material. Jess delivers all her local orders for White Pine County every Wednesday in an insulated, reusable tote. 

Being a young, female rancher is not something that she takes lightly. She has become an advocate for all young women to follow their passion in life, whatever that may look like. Part of the calves the Perigo's raise are sold to Walmart under their high quality "McClaren Farms" label, only found at Walmart's in the southeastern United States, for now. In 2021, Jess was featured in their commercial showing real ranchers who raise their beef. In 2022, Jess was asked to attend Walmart's Year Beginning Meeting in Houston to talk with executives and store managers about what ranching in the 21st century looks like and tell her story.  

Jess works tirelessly to continue to make improvements to their ranch and grow their brand. There is talk of a "Perigo Corner Market" brick and mortar store in the works for 2023. 
 
If you want some quality beef that's verified natural and certified Angus, check out their Facebook page here. You can learn more about her and her family's ranch on the "features" tab of the same website. You can also follow them on Instagram at @perigohaycattle.  

Lieutenant Governor Lisa Cano Burkhead Returns to Alma Mater to Substitute Teach

On Thursday, Lieutenant Governor Lisa Cano Burkhead returned to Chaparral High School to fill in as a substitute teacher at the school in which she graduated in the Class of 1989. She taught the first two periods of the day at the request of the school, including Spanish, which she taught when she was a teacher. Lieutenant Governor Cano Burkhead spent 25 years as an educator in Clark County School District and has made returning to classrooms a priority during her time in office.

Find Seasonal Produce with the Nevada Department of Agriculture’s Finding Nevada Foods Page

It’s spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) would like to put an easy-to-use resource on your radar, to help you find locally produced seasonal foods in your area – the Finding Nevada Foods webpage. Visit the webpage on the NDA’s website to find locally produced food and seasonal produce, and information on food and agriculture events, in addition to recipes and food safety tips. Click here to check out these resources.

Nevada’s Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Website Ranked Number 1 in Nation in Transparency

Nevada’s Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) website has been ranked as the most transparent of all state economic development websites in the nation by watchdog group Good Jobs First.

“Transparency has been a key priority since I was appointed to this post by Governor Sisolak,” said Michael Brown, GOED Executive Director. “The team at GOED has done a superb job of enhancing transparency. We will use this report to guide continuous improvement.”

Since January of 2019, the GOED has approved abatements for 80 companies. Within five years, these companies will add 11,727 jobs and make $2.1 billion in capital investment in the State of Nevada. Over the next ten years, these companies will generate more than $1.1 billion in new net tax revenues for our state.

Most states rate poorly on giving advance notice of proposed deals, and only 4% of the 250 programs rated post the full incentive details ahead of a public hearing so that residents can knowledgeably oppose, support or suggest improvements to them. The study, entitled Financial Exposure: Rating the States on Economic Development Transparency, can be found here.

To read the full press release, click here.

Keep It Safe in Road Work Zones

There were nearly 900 traffic deaths in road work zones across the nation in 2020.

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and partners place work zone signage, reduced speed limits, temporary rumble strips and safety barriers, electronic radar speed signs, overhead lighting and more to enhance the visibility and safety of road work zones.

NDOT and traffic safety partners across the state remind motorists to drive safely in road work zones, including during National Work Zone Awareness Week held April 11-15.

Click here for work zone safe driving tips.

Have You Recently Lost Your Health Insurance Coverage?

Losing your current health coverage, including; Employer, COBRA, Medicaid, and Medicare may qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period through Nevada Health Link. Don’t go without insurance, an affordable plan is waiting for you. Visit enroll.nevadahealthlink.com to anonymously window shop and enroll in a qualified health plan today.

For any questions or fo FREE enrollment assistance call Nevada Health Link at 1-800-547-2927 or use our Find Assistance Tool to find coverage near you.

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.

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.

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.

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