This week, Governor Sisolak formally launched Phase 1 of the “High Speed NV” initiative. Phase 1 of High Speed NV will invest $200 million through a combination of state and federal funds from the American Rescue Plan and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The plan will focus on infrastructure to close the digital divide to unserved and underserved rural and urban areas, with a goal of creating universal, scalable and affordable internet access for all Nevadans by 2029. This initiative will also be jobs-focused and provide workforce training opportunities to a new generation of telecommunications workers and outreach efforts to create a statewide digital equity plan that includes digital literacy.
The full press release and the FAQ document can be found HERE.
Election Updates
May 28-June 10: Primary Early Voting
June 14: Primary Election
October 22 – November 4: General Election Early Voting
November 8: General Election
GOP debate fact check: Sanctuary cities, abortion funding and border crossings (NV Independent)
Spiegel, Matthews seek to parlay legislative experience into state controller job (NV Independent)
Amodei tests incumbent advantage as he faces Tarkanian challenge from the right (NV Independent)
North Las Vegas mayor hopefuls discuss concerns at a forum (NV Independent)
Board of Regents races in Clark County bring both newcomers and familiar faces (NV Current)
Federal Updates
Cortez Masto Becomes HillVets Ambassador, Highlights Her Support for Veterans
Rosen, Romney Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Advance More Options to Lower Drug Prices
Rosen, Wicker Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Physician Shortage in Rural Areas
Titus Invites SBA Administrator And Small Business Advocates For Roundtable Discussion
Congressman Horsford Votes to Protect Nevadans from Price Gouging and Reduce Rising Gas Prices
Updates from the Governor’s Office
State Agency and Local Government Updates
DHHS: End of Nevada’s COVID-19 emergency will not affect Medicaid eligibility
Attorney General Ford Announces Partnership with FCC Enforcement Staff on Robocall Investigations
Karl Armstrong Named Nevada Taxicab Authority Administrator
Gaming Control Board: April 2022 Nevada Gaming Revenues and Collections
LAS Logs More Than 4.25 Million Passengers in April
Clark County: Fremont Street Motel Turning Into Bridge Housing For The Homeless
Nevada State Receives CCSD Grant To Expand Mental Health Personnel In Schools
Articles of Interest
Nevada Supreme Court upholds dismissal of education funding lawsuit (NV Independent)
Recovery slows but Nevada casinos still have 14th straight billion-dollar month (NV Independent)
Dem Chris Brooks resigning from state Senate, moving to private sector (NV Independent)
Inmate labor may alleviate Nevada housing shortage, but critics question low wages (NV Independent)
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