Category Archives: Governor Sisolak

Daily Update- June 11, 2020 Funding for Local Governments, Board of Pardons Commissioners

June 11, 2020 by

Governor Sisolak made several announcements today. The first was the distribution of CARES Act funding to local governments to assist with COVID-19 expenses. The funds will help counties and cities recuperate expenses already incurred related to the COVID-19 pandemic and will help pay for eligible expenses going forward as the State continues to recover from the impacts of this pandemic.   The full press release can be […]

Daily Update- June 9, 2020 Primary Results, IFC Preview, Plans for Schools

June 9, 2020 by

We will post an update with the primary results as soon as we have more information…Full results are expected June 19th. Official results are posted here when available: https://silverstateelection.nv.gov Today, Governor Sisolak released details of the State’s plans to address the Fiscal Year 2020 budget shortfall. From the press release: “Working with state agencies to identify options to address the shortfall, the Governor’s Finance […]

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

June 5, 2020 by

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 […]

Daily Update- June 4, 2020 The Strip Reopens!

June 4, 2020 by

Today, Governor Sisolak released a statement highlighting Nevada’s progress in the effort to battle COVID-19. There were five goals that he laid out in the Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery, and positive strides have been made in each goal.  The full press release can be found here: Governor Sisolak Highlights COVID-19 Progress Today also marked […]

Daily Update- June 3, 2020 Emergency Ordinances in Local Governments

June 3, 2020 by

Today, the Las Vegas City Council met and heard an emergency ordinance that would ban certain large items like backpacks and strollers from protests. It passed unanimously as required by the emergency status and was not previously noticed. The ordinance will be in effect until July 31st. Clark County Commission called an emergency meeting to […]

Daily Update- June 1, 2020 IFC and Governor Sisolak’s Response to President Trump

June 1, 2020 by

Today, the Interim Finance Committee heard 17 items regarding CARES Act money for the state. All were passed. Most notably, there was discussion regarding funds to increase contact tracing and help DETR update their phone system to help with the increased volume and backlog of claims.  Governor Sisolak announced the approval of a comprehensive community-based […]

Daily Update- May 28, 2020 Industry Guidelines for Phase 2

May 28, 2020 by

Today, Governor Steve Sisolak released his Phase 2 reopening Directive 021 in to accompany Tuesday night’s announcement. The directive is set to expire on June 30, 2020. All prior directives referenced remain in effect through the end of June. Directive 021 also allows for Nevada’s gaming establishments to open as of June 4, 2020. Phase 2 begins tomorrow.  Two guidance documents […]

Daily Update- May 26, 2020 Governor Sisolak Announces Phase 2

May 26, 2020 by

Governor Sisolak was scheduled to give a press conference this evening regarding Phase 2, but cancelled about an hour before it was scheduled. He was exposed to the virus, and while he is exhibiting no symptoms, decided to cancel out of an abundance of caution. He did release his prepared statements and announced that Phase 2 […]