The G3Wire- August 26, 2022

Election Update

October 22 – November 4: General Election Early Voting

November 8: General Election

Election News

On the Record: Republican House candidate April Becker (NV Independent)

On the Record: Democratic House candidate Susie Lee (NV Independent)

Cortez Masto pushes back against Biden student loan forgiveness as other Dems cheer (NV Independent)

Jim Marchant accused of campaign finance violations for second time (NV Independent)

Chattah sues to keep Libertarian candidate off AG ballot (LVRJ)

New citizens could have ‘decisive’ impact on elections (LVRJ)

Federal Updates

Cortez Masto Meets with Veterans in Elko to Discuss Her Work to Secure the New Elko National Cemetery, Support Veterans and their Families

Cortez Masto in Las Vegas: The Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Nevadans

Cortez Masto Calls on Admin to Speed Loan Forgiveness Program Changes for Military Service Members

Rosen Announces Nearly $10 Million in Federal Grant Funds for Harry Reid International Airport

Senator Rosen, Congresswoman Lee Host Roundtable with Nevada Auto Dealers, Discuss Landmark Legislation to Lower Car Prices, Fix Supply Chain Issues

Rosen Chairs Senate Aging Committee Field Hearing in Las Vegas, Highlights New Law She Helped Pass to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors

Titus Statement On Biden Administration’s Student Loan Forgiveness Announcement

Mark Amodei Reacts To Biden Student Loan Action

Updates from the Governor’s Office

Governor Steve Sisolak, Senator Jacky Rosen, Congresswoman Susie Lee join SNWA to discuss water conservation efforts at Lake Mead

City of Las Vegas Partners with Downtown Vegas Alliance to Present Town Hall on the Future of the Las Vegas Medical District

State Agency and Local Government Updates

DETR: Nevada adds 7,700 jobs in July; and Unemployment rate falls to 4.4%

DHHS: More than $45 million approved to support Nevada’s Children’s System of Care

GOED: Nevada State Treasurer to join with StartUpNV to announce federal funding for Nevada-based startups

New program seeks locally grown or processed products to feed Nevadans

RTC receives more than $9 million in federal funding to further safety, sustainability initiatives

CCB Launches Online Resources for Cannabis Consumption Lounge Applicants