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National Republican Senatorial Committee: Cortez Masto Touts Nevada Election Laws While Advocating for a Federal Takeover of Elections (10)
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued the following news release:
Inconsistency and confusion are common among Senate Democrats during the Biden Administration, and that's no surprise given their far-left agenda's complete hypocrisy. Take Democrat Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's support for the "Corrupt Politicians Act" for example. During an interview on MSNBC yesterday, she praised Nevada for being a shining example of state voter laws, but in a bizarre mo more PR
Nev. A.G. Ford Urges Facebook to Abandon Launch of Instagram Kids (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 11 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has joined a coalition of 44 attorneys general urging Facebook to abandon its plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13. In their letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the attorneys general cite serious concerns about the safety and well-being of children and the harm social media poses to young people.
The attorneys gene more PR
Nev. A.G. Ford Warns Nevadans of Government Imposter Solar Scams (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 12 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford warns Nevadans of government imposter scams occurring in the solar industry. The Office of the Nevada Attorney General has received information that a solar company, calling itself the Nevada Department of Clean Energy, is falsely holding themselves out to be a government-affiliated entity. They are using this name to falsely convince consumers that their more PR
Nev. Gov. Sisolak Applauds Vote to Restore $301m to Medical Providers (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 13 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
On Wednesday, Nevada legislators considered new revenue projections for the State and voted to restore more than $301 million in funding to Medicaid; approximately $125 million this fiscal year and $176 million over the upcoming biennium (2021-2023). The cuts no longer appear necessary to deal with a severe budget shortfall.
"Encouraging news from the Economic Forum shows that the State is now pro more PR
Nev. Gov. Sisolak Encourages Nevada Families to Register for Emergency Broadband Benefit (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 15 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Governor Sisolak joined other state and local officials to encourage eligible Nevada families to take advantage of and register for the Emergency Broadband Benefit program.
Earlier this week, the Federal Communications Commission launched the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program, designed to help families and households struggling to afford broadband internet service during the COVID-19 pande more PR
Nev. Gov. Sisolak Introduces Legislation to Create Sales Tax Holiday for Nevada National Guard, Families (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 11 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak's proposal to create a sales tax holiday for members of the Nevada National Guard and their families was introduced in the Nevada State Senate.
The Governor's proposal would create an annual temporary sales tax exemption every year on Nevada Day (observed) and weekend immediately following the holiday. The holiday would affect about 4,400 active members of the Nevada more PR
Nev. Gov. Sisolak Issues Statement Regarding Assembly Bill 395 (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 14 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following statement:
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Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak issued the following statement on Assembly Bill 395:
"At this time, there is no path forward for Assembly Bill 395 this legislative session. I've been clear on my position that capital punishment should be sought and used less often, but I believe there are severe situations that warrant it.
"I understand there are those who will be disappointed by this outcome, more PR
Nev. Gov. Sisolak Joins Jobs for America's Graduates Leaders in Virtual Press Conference to Address Preventing 'A Lost Generation' in the Wake of COVID-19 (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 12 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak joined the first-ever Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) virtual Governor's press conference. JAG is a national nonprofit that over the past four decades has served 1.5 million youth in 1,450 locations across 40 states who face significant challenges.Governor Sisolak serves as a member of the national JAG Board of Directors.
Despite facing significant challenges, stud more PR
Nev. Gov. Sisolak Releases Statement Regarding Issuance of U.S. Treasury Guidance for American Rescue Plan Funds (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 11 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following statement on May 10, 2021:
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U.S Treasury Department issued comprehensive guidance related to how the states and territories can spend aid allocated from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds established by the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP). The newest figures show that Nevada will receive $2.7 billion in direct State aid, with billions of additional dollars flowing directly to local go more PR
Nev. Gov. Sisolak Tours Small Businesses in Midtown Reno Alongside Community Leaders (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 15 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak toured small businesses in Midtown Reno alongside Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve, Reno City Council Member Neoma Jardon (Ward 5), Bryan Raydon, Marmot Properties, and Kyle Rea, Tolles Development.
"This morning, I was so excited to head over to visit some vibrant Midtown Reno businesses. Thank you to all the community leaders for joining me today as we explored local rest more PR
Nev. Gov. Sisolak, Board of Examiners Approve First Collective Bargaining Agreement (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 12 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
The Nevada Board of Examiners (BOE), which Governor Steve Sisolak chairs, approved the State's first collective bargaining agreement with the Nevada State Law Enforcement Officers' Association (NSLEOA).
Certain state employees were granted the right to organize and collectively bargain during the 2019 Legislative Session. The process, as outlined in Nevada Revised Statutes, requires the ratified a more PR
Nev. Gov. Sisolak, Treasurer Conine Present Legislation to Kickstart State Infrastructure Bank (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 11 -- Gov. Stephen Sisolak, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and State Treasurer Zach Conine presented Senate Bill 430 during a Senate Committee on Growth and Infrastructure meeting.
Senate Bill 430 makes structural changes to the State Infrastructure Bank (SIB), which was established by the Legislature in 2017 but never funded. These statutory changes, coupled with the proposed $75 million appropriation included in the Governo more PR
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