Category Archives: Nevada Politics

Daily Update- June 25, 2020 Eviction Moratorium Update, IFC

June 25, 2020 by

Today, Governor Sisolak signed Emergency Directive 025, which will gradually lift the moratorium on evictions. He urged landlords and tenants to work together and collaborate on repayment plans.  Directive 025 lifts the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures imposed by Directive 008 in phases by allowing residential evictions and foreclosures to resume in full on September 1 for non-payment of rents and no cause evictions. Late fees or penalties […]

Daily Update- June 22, 2020 Special Session Pushed, Sisolak and Pence Chat, PPC

June 22, 2020 by

Today, Governor Sisolak announced that the pending Special Session would be delayed until the beginning of FY 2021. There had been previous information that the Special Session would likely occur before the end of FY 2020, which is June 30th. The full press release can be found HERE. Governor Sisolak spoke directly to Vice President Mike […]

Daily Update- June 16, 2020 GOED, LV Mayor Pro Tem

June 16, 2020 by

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development Executive Board met today. Executive Director Michael Brown noted in his report that the Board has shifted it’s focus from a 5-year growth plan to an 18-month recovery plan. They also approved a WINN program for $2 million that will create a workforce training and development program for advanced […]

Daily Update- June 15, 2020 Phase 2 Continues

June 15, 2020 by

Governor Sisolak held a press conference this eventing to update Nevadans on the reopening plan. He intends to extend Phase 2 and continue to evaluate data. The timeline for moving forward into Phase 3 is dictated by the virus. There has been an increase in cases, but it is not negatively impacting hospitals. Caleb Cage […]

Daily Update- June 12, 2020 IFC, Primary Update

June 12, 2020 by

The Interim Finance Committee met today to discuss Governor Sisolak’s plan to cover the $812 million deficit in the state’s budget. It includes about $88 million in cuts to state agencies and one- time appropriations. More details will be heard about the plan at the next IFC meeting that is scheduled for June 25th.  The initial […]

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 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 […]