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This week, I signed an Executive Order to strengthen protections for reproductive freedom in Nevada. Reproductive health care is a basic human right. We are committed to ensuring safe access to abortions for people seeking refuge from restrictive laws in their home states. Nevada law now protects anyone who travels here for reproductive health care, or anyone who provides it, from criminal or civil liability that other states make seek to impose. Read more about the protections here. The right to abortion remains protected in Nevada, and as long as I’m Governor, we will work hard to continue protecting this fundamental right and expand access to anyone seeking reproductive health care.
I was proud to be part of the launch of the Virtual Crisis Care program, which will provide $3.8 million in funding to equip 11 law enforcement agencies with tablets to allow officers to provide 24/7 access to mental health professionals for rural and tribal communities. I appreciate the Helmsley Charitable Trust for this major grant for the Nevada Department of Health and Human Resources to create the Virtual Crisis Care program. The tablets will help officers call on trained experts to de-escalate mental health crises such as suicide ideation, self-harm and depression.
Through collaboration with partners across the state, we launched a new central resource for Nevadans who are facing extreme heat. The excessive heat we’re feeling is unprecedented – our summers are becoming hotter, drier and longer every year due to climate change. Now more than ever, we must come together to ensure we have the resources to protect Nevadans. I am committed to working with partners on the federal, state and community level to identify resources and support communities on our hottest days. Find resources and ways to contribute here.
Thank you,
Governor Sisolak
 
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Answering Nevada's Questions
My Office has been receiving questions about starting a small business. The Office of Small Business Advocacy serves as an advocate for small businesses within state government by serving as a centralized hub, connecting businesses to resources, and working to resolve challenges and barriers ensuring the long-term growth and resiliency of Nevada's small business industry.
Q: What kind of services does the OSBA offer?
A: OSBA offers a variety of services:
- Refer small businesses with inquiries relating to any aspect of starting, operating or winding up a small business to an appropriate resource to assist
- Work with small businesses and local governments by facilitating interactions, and identify and recommend any improvements to the process and functions of local government
- Assist state agencies with regulatory authority over small business to ensure a small business is able to provide comment or feedback on any interaction the small business has with a state agency
- Coordinate with state agencies to facilitate interactions between them and small businesses; develop processes to ensure timely response to any inquiry or request; resolve issues that arise in the administrative, regulatory or enforcement functions of a state agency with respect to small businesses; and identify and recommend efficient, responsive and nonretaliatory procedures
Q: When should a small business owner contact the Office of Small Business Advocacy?
A: If a small business owner does not know whom to contact or what procedure to use, then he or she should contact the OSBA. If a small business owner has attempted to resolve an issue with a department or agency and they are unable to reach a solution, or if a small business owner is having difficulties navigating state government, then he or she should contact the OSBA. You may reach an advocate through the OSBA’s website at ltgov.nv.gov/OSBA/Home.
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This Week’s Nevada Small Business Spotlight: Spring Creek Sweet Shop
Breanna Besendorfer has been making caramel candy for years, but in a few weeks, she’s taking a major step to move her business to the Horse Palace indoor riding arena in Spring Creek. Her business – Spring Creek Sweet Shop – currently features Honey Caramels, English Toffee, Fudge, Caramel and Chocolate Covered Pretzel Sticks, Lollipops, Caramel Apples, Honeycomb Nut Brittle, Fruit Chews, Caramels, Cotton Candy, Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn, Candy Apples, Caramel Turtle Bites, Caramel Pretzel Bites, Chocolate Pretzel Sticks, and Candy Coated Popcorn.
While Besendorfer has been doing this as a cottage food industry out of her home, that next big step is moving into a commercial location and entering the wholesale arena.
“Doing this during COVID was stressful, but it’s really forced me to take more risks,” Besendorfer said. “I’ve been developing honey caramels instead of using corn syrup which means I’ve been working with our local honey producer, Silver Sage Honey and also working with others through our Farmer’s Market.”
Besendorfer received help from a Rural Business Assistance forgivable loan she received last year from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s Community Development Block Grant CARES Act Funding. The training she received helped her develop a business plan.
She is using local honey and freeze-dried fruit and until recently was not connected to other local entrepreneurs. Now Besendorfer says they are all dependent upon each other and advertising together.
“The mentorship program we received (through the Audacity Institute which administered the grant) was fantastic,” Besendorfer said. “I hadn’t really thought about renting out a kitchen at the Horse Palace and received guidance on things like insurance. I was also able to hire two part-time employees and am looking to employ some stay-at-home moms.”
For more information, go to scsweetshop.com |
Resources for Nevadans |
Minimum Wage and Daily Overtime Rates Increase Effective July 1
Effective July 1, the minimum wage rate increased to $9.50/hour if the employee is offered qualifying health benefits, and $10.50/hour if the employee is not offered qualifying health benefits. An increase in the minimum wage will also increase the daily overtime rates for the same period beginning July 1, except for those employees exempted from overtime requirements under NRS 608.018.
Governor Sisolak signed Assembly Bill 456 into law in 2019, which is set to increase the minimum wage in increments of 75 cents annually through 2024.
For more information about wage requirements, visit https://labor.nv.gov/ |
Veterans Get $$ Off On Car Registration or Property Taxes
Nevada gives most U.S. military veterans a yearly tax break to honor their service. Nearly all veterans with an honorable discharge can receive a tax exemption they can apply to either a vehicle registration or property taxes. Disabled veterans get larger amounts. County Assessors review the applications and grant the exemption. Get more information and the contact information for your County Assessor at dmv.nv.gov/assessor.htm. Check out the DMV’s selection of veteran license plates too! |
New Medicaid ID Cards & Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Fee-for-Service Nevada Medicaid and Nevada Check Up recipients will receive new Medicaid ID cards in the mail ahead of the July 1, 2022 launch of the new pharmacy Benefits Manager, Magellan Medicaid Administration (MMA). Make sure your address is up to date. Here is how in English and Spanish. |
Nationally Ranked Startup Accelerator Program Seeking 11 Early-Stage Companies to Invest In
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has partnered with gener8tor, a gold-tier, nationally ranked startup accelerator program running in 34 cities across the U.S. to launch two new investment accelerator programs in Las Vegas and Reno. Gener8tor is looking for a total of 11 early-stage companies across the two cities to participate in their upcoming 12-week investment accelerators from September 8th to December 2nd.
“I am pleased to hear that gener8tor is moving so quickly to invest in our startups and small businesses in Las Vegas and Reno,” Governor Steve Sisolak said. “Supporting our homegrown entrepreneurs is critical to the health and continuing diversification of Nevada’s economy.”
More information can be found here. |
Nevada Resilience Project Offers Mental Health Support
If you're feeling lost, it's hard to know where to turn next. Connect with an ambassador at www.NevadaResilienceProject.com for mental health support and resource navigation so you can start feeling like you again. #NevadaResilienceProject |
Celebrate summer with fresh, in-season produce
As we welcome in the summer season, fill your plate with in-season produce! The Nevada Department of Agriculture offers information on what foods are in season, where to find it and how to prepare it. Learn more at agri.nv.gov/NVFood. |
Nevadans Reminded of COVID-19 Resource
The Nevada Health Response wants to remind Nevadans to take steps to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 and prevent spread at gatherings this summer. COVID-19 vaccines and booster doses are available in locations statewide and can protect against serious infection. Pre-exposure medication or oral antivirals and monoclonal antibody treatments are available to those that are eligible soon after infection occurs.
Resources available to help Nevadans mitigate the risk of COVID-19
- Get vaccinated against COVID-19. Learn about the vaccines available, and where and how to get your vaccination appointment at NVCOVIDFighter.com or call the vaccine hotline at 800-401-0946.
- Learn about therapeutics. COVID-19 treatment appointments can be made through Nevada’s hotline at 800-401-0946. The hotline can help determine if you are eligible for oral antivirals or monoclonal antibody treatments after infection or for pre-exposure medication to increase immune response if you were to be infected in the future. The pre-screening can also be done online at NevadaCOVIDTreatment.com
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Getting to Know Your State Government |
Nevada Division of Forestry
Established in 1957, the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) aids in wildfire response and prevention, and works to create healthy, fire-resilient forest and rangeland ecosystems across Nevada. Supporting our state’s ability to adapt to climate change and respond to its impact is at the core of NDF’s mission.
Under the leadership of Kacey KC, the first woman State Forester Fire Warden in the Division’s history, NDF’s mission is to preserve, enhance, and protect forests, rangelands, watersheds, and endangered plants and other native flora. The Division has four strategic goals:
- Support healthy and sustainable forests, rangelands, watersheds, and habitat across the state of Nevada. NDF actively manages these resources, using the best available science and traditional ecological knowledge and expertise. Our aim is to increase resiliency to multiple natural and human-caused disturbances, such as wildfires, insect and disease outbreaks, and urban development.
- Expand and sustain a network of fire-adapted communities, where residents are informed, prepared and actively involved in efforts to make their communities better able to withstand a wildfire without loss of property or life.
- Ensure a safe and effective wildfire response, with reduced risk to firefighters and the public, and to prevent catastrophic losses of infrastructure and habitat.
- Exemplify organizational efficiency, through effective training, education, and equipment that empowers all Division members to implement the agency’s mission.
NDF’s key accomplishments and successes are highlighted below:
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