Daily Update- December 4, 2020: Vaccines in NV, Economic Forum

Today, the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services received official notice from the Department of Defense and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the state’s December COVID-19 vaccine allocation. The State is set to receive more than 164,000 doses throughout the month which will be used for hospital staff, skilled nursing facility staff and residents, and other Tier One individuals as outlined in Nevada’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program Playbook. This initial allocation should cover the majority of the Tier One individuals as outlined in the playbook. More information can be found here:

First COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Announced

December Allocation Confirmed by Department of Defense

Yesterday, Governor Sisolak issued the following statement on the conclusion of the Economic Forum, which determines revenue projections that the Governor must use in developing the Executive Budget for the next biennium.

“Today’s Economic Forum report is a sober reminder of the devastating impacts COVID-19 has caused in our State. This global pandemic has created both a fiscal and economic crisis in our State, and my Office, the Governor’s Finance Office and state agencies will continue the challenging task of preparing an Executive Budget based on our new fiscal reality with the goal of preserving vital services as we plan for a post-COVID future,” said Governor Sisolak. “Once the Legislative Session begins, I look forward to working with Nevada lawmakers on finalizing the budget.”

The full press release can be found HERE, and more information about the Economic Forum, including their final report, is HERE.

Federal Updates

Cortez Masto Meets With Nevada Affordable Housing Organizations Facing Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rosen Urges Study of Pandemic’s Impact on Youth Mental Health

Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Deadline for Spending CARES Act Relief

AMODEI VOTES AGAINST THE MORE ACT

AMODEI-GOTTHEIMER COIN MODIFICATION BILL TO SAVE TAXPAYERS MILLIONS ANNUALLY PASSES HOUSE, HEADS TO SENATE

Congressman Horsford Joins Ways and Means Democrats to Demand IRS Resolve All Outstanding EIP Inquiries Before the End of the Year

Rep. Lee Announces Nearly $1.4 Million Grant to Improve, Protect Nevada’s Water Quality

Agency and Local Government Updates

SNHD-COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation

DETR- Initial claims for regular UI at lowest level since March; nearly 273,000 continued claims filed across all programs