Gov. Joe Lombardo called President Biden’s actions on the border a ‘faux border crackdown,” while Nevada Democratic representatives called for more action from Congress.
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The Nye County Commission signaled its concern over mining claims established around the town of Amargosa Valley. It’s not clear yet whether the BLM will act.
The face of the coronavirus task force testified Monday before Congress. Who do you trust?
Another lawsuit filed by multiple Republican groups seek to prohibit the acceptance of mail ballots that aren’t postmarked.
A proposed change to county code could make it easier for liquor stores to open nearer to schools and churches.
The Nevada National Guard distributed nearly a million pieces of personal protective equipment to 22 Southern Nevada nursing and assisted living facilities this week.
Gov. Steve Sisolak said his team of experts is monitoring coronavirus statistics but that there’s no firm date as to when Nevada can begin the first phase of reopening the state for business.
Nevada has recorded 111 more COVID-19 cases and three more deaths from the disease in nursing homes, assisted living centers and other institutions since it unveiled a new tracking tool on Monday.
The number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in Clark County and Nevada rebounded slightly overnight, reversing days of small decreases, according to data posted Friday.
Gov. Steve Sisolak said Thursday it’s still too early to know when the state’s COVID-19 shutdown orders could be lifted or when businesses could start to reopen their doors. He also praised Nevadans for staying at home and saving lives.
To make sure no Nevadans lose any unemployment benefits, Gov. Steve Sisolak has ordered all jobless claims to be backdated to March 15.
The Nevada National Guard’s deployment in response to the state’s coronavirus crisis expanded sharply Tuesday and will now be the largest state activation in its history.
Gov. Steve Sisolak tightened the clamps on some coronavirus-related restrictions Wednesday, including prohibiting large church gatherings and closing all golf courses and public sports venues across the state.
Gov. Steve Sisolak said he’s aware of frustrations felt by people experiencing long delays in applying for unemployment benefits, but said benefits will be retroactive when claims are finally processed.
Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a statewide stay-at-home order for Nevada’s 3 million residents Wednesday, and late in the day also activated the state National Guard.