Daily Update- June 5, 2020 Legislative Commission and Governor’s Media Event

Today, the Legislative Commission met and approved the language for the four ballot questions that will be on the ballot in November. Check out Chelsea Capurro’s full breakdown of the ballot questions here. They also discussed and approved adding positions and appointments for LCB General Counsel and Legislative Counsel.

Governor Sisolak held a media event with local leaders to discuss systemic injustices facing the Black community. The NV Indy has a great breakdown of the event here:

Sisolak, elected officials pledge to address systemic racism and society’s ‘double standard’ toward black protesters

The Daily Situation Report

Federal Updates

Cortez Masto, Rosen Continue to Fight for Coronavirus Resources for Nevada

Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Communities of Color from Coronavirus

Rosen, Colleagues Urge SBA and Treasury to Streamline and Simplify the Paycheck Protection Program’s Loan Forgiveness Process for Borrowers

Agency Updates

Over 500,000 Regular Initial Claims Filed in 2020; Weekly Declines in Initial and Continued Claims for Second Consecutive Week

$2.88 million in CARES Act funds available for food insecurity initiatives in Nevada

Articles of Interest

A changed Las Vegas is now open (CNN)

State officials: Number of PUA unemployment payouts is picking up, should jump significantly next week (NV Indy)