Nevada will unconditionally pardon anyone with a now-outdated conviction for low-level marijuana possession, a move that could apply to more than 15,000 people dating to the mid-1980s.
Bill Dentzer
Former Government and Poiltics Reporter
Former Democratic Party Chairwoman Roberta Lange has taken a narrow lead in the race for Senate District 7, a reversal from early returns that showed Ellen Spiegel ahead.
Gov. Steve Sisolak said Monday that Phase Two protocols will remain in place for Nevada’s phased-in recovery from COVID-19 restrictions on commerce and public life.
The federal CARES Act grants, doled out on a per capita basis, amount to about $183 per person in 16 counties and 13 cities, based on 2019 census estimates.
The governor unveiled the plan to state workers Thursday morning in a streamed video announcement and in a subsequent public statement.
The five-term assemblywoman held a comfortable lead over two other candidates in the Democratic primary that will decide who will succeed Sen. David Parks.
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Thursday highlighted data that shows the state making continuing progress on infections, hospital capacity and testing and contact tracing.
Nevada will commit roughly $221 million in mostly federal money through 2021 to rebuilding state protective equipment stockpiles, expanding COVID-19 testing and contact tracing, and preparing a mass vaccination program.
The 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew will remain in effect until further notice, Mayor Hillary Schieve said in a statement released about 5 p.m.
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Monday night responded to President Donald Trump hours after the president said many governors were weak in dealing with Black Lives Matter protesters.
Nevada will vastly expand its COVID-19 testing and contact tracing abilities under a framework announced Monday by Gov. Steve Sisolak, an effort funded by federal dollars.
Gov. Steve Sisolak angrily denounced instigators who might have come from out of state to foment trouble, as well as locals who vandalized fragile businesses.
The Nevada secretary of state’s office took an extra step Friday to clarify “ongoing confusion” over the all-vote-by-mail June 9 state primary, seeking to clarify misunderstandings over how mail ballots have been distributed.
Health insurance claims for 47,000 state employees stemming from COVID-19 illness could cost the state more than $16 million through September depending on how extensively stay-at-home guidance and other social distancing directives remain in place.
Gov. Steve Sisolak plans a Tuesday news conference to announce Phase 2 of Nevada’s reopening, which may include casinos reopening on June 4.