Archived 2020 Press Releases

1/14/2021
Nevada National Guard, Department of Public Safety prepare to support ongoing interagency efforts
1/5/2021
Governor Sisolak announces appointments for the month of December
12/30/2020
TODAY AT 3 PM Gov Sisolak to provide COVID19 vaccination update
12/29/2020
State of Nevada Update on SolarWinds Attack
12/27/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement on federal stimulus deal
12/23/2020
Governor Sisolak reminds Nevadans, visitors of safety measures ahead of holiday weekends
12/20/2020
Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup Recommends Moderna Vaccine, Confirms it is Safe and Efficacious
12/17/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement on vaccine allocation changes for Nevada
12/17/2020
Governor Sisolak Appoints Joi Holliday-Sparrow as Legislative Director for Governor's Office
12/15/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement on Ninth Circuit ruling
12/14/2020
Governor Sisolak issues Emergency Directive related to evictions moratorium
12/13/2020
Governor Sisolak extends Statewide “pause,” announces evictions moratorium
12/13/2020
Western States Scientific Review Workgroup Confirms the Pfizer Vaccine is Safe and Efficacious for Public Use
12/13/2020
TODAY AT 4 P.M.: Gov. Sisolak to provide update State’s COVID-19 response
12/7/2020
Governor Sisolak Appoints Fred Dilger to Agency for Nuclear Projects
12/6/2020
Governor Sisolak Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
12/4/2020
Governor Sisolak Appoints Bruce Jabbour to Nye County Commission
12/3/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement on Economic Forum
12/3/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement on Nevada National Guard extension
12/2/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement on passing of longtime Carson City Official Alan Glover
12/2/2020
Time Change Governors Press Conference
12/2/2020
ICYMI Nevada Climate Initiative releases State Climate Strategy
12/2/2020
TODAY AT 3 PM Gov Sisolak to provide update on the States COVID19 Vaccination Planning
12/2/2020
Governor Sisolak announces appointments for the month of November
12/1/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement in response to President Trump
11/25/2020
Governor Sisolak signs Certificate of Ascertainment for the slate of electors for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
11/22/2020
Governor Sisolak announces additional restrictions to help slow the spread of COVID19 in Nevada
11/22/2020
TODAY AT 4:30 P.M. Gov. Sisolak to provide update State’s COVID19 response
11/17/2020
Governor Sisolak Declares State of Emergency Related to Caughlin Ranch Pinehaven Fire
11/17/2020
Governor Sisolak Appoints Kevin Benson as General Counsel for Governor’s Office
11/16/2020
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Receives International Recognition For Impact on The Field of Education Technology
11/16/2020
Governor Sisolak provide Nevadans update on COVID-19 diagnosis
11/13/2020
Governor Sisolak announces positive COVID-19 test result
11/10/2020
Governor Sisolak announces appointment of J Brin Gibson to Nevada Gaming Control Board
11/10/2020
TODAY AT 6 PM Gov Sisolak to provide update States COVID-19 response
11/10/2020
Governor Sisolak honors Veterans Day through proclamation, video message to Veterans
11/7/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement on President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris
11/6/2020
Governor Sisolak asks agencies to review budgets, create reserve proposals for FY21-23
11/5/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement on President Trump’s comments on the election
11/5/2020
Governor Sisolak announces appointments for the month of October
11/3/2020
In Case You Missed It: Nevada DPS Appoints Division of Emergency Management Administrator
11/3/2020
Governor Sisolak announces new hires, staff promotion
11/2/2020
Office of Governor Sisolak issues statement on positive COVID-19 case in Carson City office
10/31/2020
Gov Sisolak issues statement on Nevada surpassing 100,000 COVID-19 cases
10/30/2020
Gov Sisolak proclaims October 31 as Nevada Day
10/29/2020
Governor Sisolak announces the resignation of Chairwoman and Executive Director of the Nevada Gaming Control Board Sandra Douglass Morgan
10/28/2020
Governor Sisolak Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Carson City Mayor Robert “Bob” Crowell
10/28/2020
TODAY AT 3 P.M: Gov. Sisolak to provide updates on Nevada’s current COVID-19 situation
10/27/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement on passing of Nye County Commissioner-elect Richard “Dick” Gardner
10/27/2020
Western States Join Scientific Safety Review Workgroup to Ensure Safety of COVID-19 Vaccine
10/26/2020
TODAY AT 3 P.M Gov. Sisolak to provide updates on the State’s COVID-19 vaccine planning
10/21/2020
State adds 20 million in funds adjusts timeline for small business grant program
10/20/2020
TODAY AT 4 P M Gov. Sisolak to provide updates on Nevada’s COVID-19 current situation
10/15/2020
Governors Office completes quarantine without identifying additional COVID-19 cases returns to regular office service
10/14/2020
Governor Sisolak announces 20 million relief package for small businesses and non-profits
10/14/2020
Governor First Lady of Nevada issue statement on Halloween activities at the Mansion
10/14/2020
TODAY AT 2 PM - Gov Sisolak - Treasurer Conine to announce details of 20 million business - nonprofit grant program
10/9/2020
Governor Sisolak, local health authorities release joint statement on productive meeting
10/8/2020
Governor Sisolak announces appointments for the month of September
10/7/2020
Gov Sisolak announces negative COVID-19 test result
10/7/2020
Gov Sisolak proclaims October 7 as Energy Efficiency Day
10/6/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement on positive COVID-19 case in Carson City office
10/2/2020
Gov Sisolak announces emergency directive guidance related to youth sports
10/2/2020
TODAY AT 1 PM - Gov Sisolak to provide updates on lifting restrictions on youth - adult recreation sports
9/30/2020
Gov Sisolak signs Emergency Directive 033 - adjusting Statewide standards on gatherings and other areas
9/30/2020
Governor proclaims October 1 Vegas Strong Day orders flags lowered in honor of victims
9/30/2020
Gov Sisolak joins other governors on joint statement on threats to American democracy
9/29/2020
Gov Sisolak adjusts COVID-19 Statewide Baseline Mitigation Standards increases limit on gathering sizes
9/29/2020
TODAY AT 4 P.M.: Gov. Sisolak to provide updates on Nevada’s COVID-19 response and adjustments to current capacity limits on gatherings
9/28/2020
Governor Sisolak makes 6th Salary Donation to Nevada Schools
9/25/2020
Governor Sisolak announces 13.8 million workforce development grant
9/25/2020
Governor Sisolak to provide updates to COVID-19 Statewide Baseline Mitigation Standards next week
9/25/2020
Nevadans urged to enjoy Public Lands Day, Sept. 26
9/19/2020
Governor Sisolak Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
9/17/2020
Gov. Sisolak issues statement in response to recent re-openings approved by Nevada COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force
9/17/2020
COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force approves Clark County and Elko County plans to reopen bars due to improved data and mitigation efforts
9/17/2020
Gov. Sisolak issues statement on former Governor Brian Sandoval’s appointment as the next President of the University of Nevada, Reno
9/17/2020
Gov. Sisolak proclaims the third week of September as Constitution Week in Nevada
9/16/2020
Gov. Sisolak pens letter to Vice President Pence, White House Coronavirus Task Force
9/15/2020
Gov. Sisolak proclaims Hispanic Heritage Month in Nevada
9/14/2020
Governor Sisolak signs emergency regulation to support immunization efforts
9/13/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement on President Trump’s actions
9/12/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement on passing of Carson City Mayor Robert “Bob” Crowell
9/11/2020
In Case You Missed It: Nevada Grants New License/ID Extension, DMV Will Offer New Resident Saturdays
9/11/2020
Governor Sisolak Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Sparks Mayor Ron Smith
9/11/2020
Governor Sisolak Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001
9/10/2020
Gov. Sisolak issues statement on Nevada National Guard request denial
9/9/2020
Governor Sisolak Signs Two Proclamations Committing Full Support for Suicide Prevention in Nevada
9/8/2020
Gov. Sisolak, First Lady of Nevada Kathy Sisolak receive annual flu shots, urge Nevadans to do the same
9/1/2020
Governor Sisolak announces appointments for the month of August
8/31/2020
Governor Sisolak announces 45 days extension of the residential eviction moratorium amid the COVID-19 public health crisis
8/31/2020
TODAY AT 5 P.M.: Gov. Sisolak to  announce residential eviction moratorium extension, provide  update on COVID-19 response efforts
8/25/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement on Lost Wages Assistance program
8/24/2020
Gov. Sisolak launches new State of Nevada Climate Initiative
8/21/2020
Nevada Department of Veterans Services Suicide Prevention Program Expands as Cities of Elko and Winnemucca Join Coalition of Governor’s and Mayor’s Challenge Teams
8/19/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement on passing of Sparks Mayor Ron Smith
8/17/2020
Alan Cunningham Named New State Chief Information Officer
8/17/2020
Colorado, Nevada, Oregon & Washington Announce Coordination on Telehealth
8/14/2020
Governor formalizes the Road to Recovery: Moving to A New Normal plan via Directive 030
8/14/2020
Governor Sisolak appoints Charina de Asis as Director of the Office for New
8/13/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement on Nevada COVID fatalities
8/11/2020
Gov. Sisolak signs Senate Bill 4, first-in-the-nation legislation protecting Nevada workers and businesses
8/7/2020
Governor Sisolak signs Senate Bill 1, allowing for alternative dispute resolutions for rental eviction cases
8/7/2020
Gov. Sisolak signs criminal justice reform legislation from 32nd Legislative Special Session
8/6/2020
Gov. Sisolak signs unemployment insurance legislation, announces concerted efforts to address backlog of claims
8/6/2020
TODAY AT 3 P.M.: Gov. Sisolak to provide update on Department of Training, Employment and Rehabilitation
8/6/2020
Gov. Sisolak releases statement on conclusion of 32nd Special Session
8/5/2020
Gov. Sisolak proclaims racism a public health crisis
8/4/2020
Gov. Sisolak issues statement on Nevada National Guard extension
8/3/2020
Gov. Sisolak, Nevada Health Response team launch long-term response plan
8/3/2020
Gov. Sisolak signs special session elections legislation
8/3/2020
TODAY AT 5 P.M.: Gov. Sisolak to provide update on COVID-19 response efforts
7/31/2020
Gov. Sisolak announces emergency directive extending previous directives
7/30/2020
Governor Sisolak issues proclamation for second Nevada Legislative Special Session
7/27/2020
Governor Sisolak updates Nevadans on ongoing COVID-19 response
7/20/2020
Governor Sisolak signs final bills of 31st Special Session of Nevada
7/19/2020
Governor Sisolak releases statement on conclusion of 31st Special Session
7/19/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement regarding second special session of the Nevada Legislature
7/19/2020
Governor Sisolak releases statement on $50 million in CARES Act funding for education
7/14/2020
Governor Sisolak releases statement on Assembly joint resolution
7/14/2020
Governor Sisolak, Nevada Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction Ebert release joint statement
7/13/2020
State releases detailed look at federal funding received to date to help battle COVID-19 pandemic
7/10/2020
State, DHHS release criteria, county list to help slow COVID-19 spread
7/9/2020
Governor Sisolak announces additional restrictions to help stem the spread of COVID-19 In Nevada
7/9/2020
TODAY AT 6:30 P.M.: Gov. Sisolak to update Nevadans on COVID-19 response efforts
7/8/2020
Governor Sisolak Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Sergeant Ben Jenkins on the day of his Memorial
7/7/2020
Governor Sisolak issues proclamation for Nevada Legislative Special Session to address historic budget
7/6/2020
Governor Sisolak releases Nevada COVID-19 Fiscal Report & Fiscal Year 2021 budget summary ahead of Legislative Special Session
7/5/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement on passing of Irwin Molasky
7/3/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement on latest statewide report on COVID-19 directive compliance
7/2/2020
Governor Sisolak reminds Nevadans, visitors of safety measures ahead of Fourth of July holiday
7/2/2020
Governor Sisolak pens letter to President Trump imploring him to reverse course on his suspension of J-1 Visas
7/1/2020
Gov. Sisolak announces planned date for the special session of the Nevada Legislature
6/29/2020
Governor Sisolak announces emergency directive extending Phase 2 reopening plans
6/25/2020
Governor Sisolak announced gradual lift to eviction moratorium, announces rental assistance program
6/24/2020
Gov. Sisolak announces mandatory face covering policy in public
6/23/2020
WEDNESDAY AT 5 P.M: Governor Sisolak to update Nevadans on COVID-19 response, reopening
6/22/2020
Governor Sisolak’s Office issues statement on legislative leadership request to move special session
6/22/2020
Gov. Sisolak announces “Clean Cars Nevada,” initiative to provide Nevadans with more choices for less-polluting cars and trucks
6/22/2020
Governor Sisolak statement on call with Vice President Pence, White House COVID taskforce
6/19/2020
Governor Sisolak thanks Heather Korbulic for leadership at Nevada DETR, announces her transition back to Silver State Health Insurance Exchange
6/19/2020
Governor Steve Sisolak proclaims June 19 as Juneteenth Day
6/17/2020
Nevada State Board of Pardons Commissioners passes resolution pardoning those convicted of minor marijuana offenses
6/15/2020
TODAY AT 5 P.M: Governor Sisolak to update Nevadans on phased-in reopening
6/11/2020
Gov. Sisolak announces distribution of CARES Act funding to local governments to assist with COVID-19 expenses
6/11/2020
Gov. Sisolak to introduce plan to grant pardons to persons previously convicted of minor marijuana possession
6/9/2020
Gov. Sisolak details plan to address Fiscal Year 2020 shortfall
6/9/2020
Nevada Health Response notes uptick in COVID-19 cases, reiterates precautionary measures
6/4/2020
Gov. Sisolak releases video message to address systemic injustices facing the Black community & announces media availability tomorrow
6/3/2020
Governor Sisolak issues statement in support of legal observers providing guidance and advice at protests
6/3/2020
Gov. Sisolak Highlights COVID-19 Progress
6/2/2020
Governor Sisolak authorizes additional Nevada National Guard as support in Southern Nevada
6/1/2020
Gov. Sisolak approves comprehensive COVID-19 testing, contact tracing plan, Interim Finance Committee accepts grant funding to support implementation
6/1/2020
Governor Sisolak responds to President Donald Trump
5/28/2020
Nevada Health Response Releases Phase 2 Directive, Guidance
5/26/2020
Governor Sisolak Releases Prepared Remarks, Guidance for Phase 2 Reopening, Plans Press Call
5/26/2020
Out of an abundance of caution, Gov. Sisolak cancels planned press conference
5/22/2020
Governor Sisolak to Discuss Phase 2 Reopening Next Tuesday, Sets Target Date for Reopening of Gaming in Nevada
5/21/2020
Governor Sisolak Announces Board of Parole Commissioners to allow for virtual public participation in hearings for eligible inmates
5/21/2020
Governor Sisolak Announces State of Emergency after 6.5 magnitude earthquake
5/19/2020
Governor Sisolak requests the assistance of Nevada’s Patient Protection Commission
5/18/2020
Governor Sisolak Announces Statewide COVID-19 Response Director
5/15/2020
Governor Sisolak Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Entertainer Roy Horn
5/12/2020
Work Search Requirement for Unemployment Insurance Benefits Waived Until Further Notice from State or Department of Labor
5/11/2020
Governor Sisolak Signs Directive Allowing Non-Merit Staff to Assist with Unemployment Claims
5/11/2020
Governor Sisolak declares State of Fiscal Emergency due to COVID-19 pandemic
4/30/2020
Governor Sisolak Announces Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery Plan
4/29/2020
Heather Korbulic tapped as interim Director for Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation
4/27/2020
Nevada & Colorado Join California, Oregon & Washington in Western States Pact
4/16/2020
Governor Sisolak updates Nevadans on COVID-19 testing capabilities, future plans
4/9/2020
Governor Sisolak Announces Selection of Call Center Vendor, Adding at Least 100 Full-Time Operators to Manage Unemployment Calls
4/3/2020
Governor Sisolak Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Regent Sam Lieberman
4/3/2020
Due to Economic Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic, Gov. Sisolak Asks State Agencies to Review Budgets and Make Recommendations for Reductions
4/1/2020
Governor Sisolak Requests Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump
3/31/2020
Governor Sisolak’s Signed Letter to Travel Leaders
3/30/2020
Governor announces New Emergency Operation Structure to Direct the Statewide Response to COVID-19
3/27/2020
Governor Sisolak Releases Statement on Death of Nevada Highway Patrol Sergeant Ben Jenkins
3/23/2020
Governor Sisolak Announces Distance Education Plan Approvals for 16 of 17 School Districts and All Charter Schools
3/19/2020
ICYMI: Silver State Health Insurance Exchange Announces Special Enrollment Period on Nevada Health Link
3/18/2020
Governor Sisolak Waives Work Search Requirement and Wait Period for Unemployment Insurance Benefits
3/18/2020
ICYMI: “Virtual Visits” Now Available at Nevada State Veterans Homes
3/18/2020
Governor Sisolak Announces Nevada is One of First States to Get Statewide Approval for SBA Disaster Loans
3/18/2020
Governor Sisolak Releases Statement in Support of Nevada’s Asian-American Community
3/18/2020
Nevada Health Response Center Releases COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiative
3/17/2020
Governor Sisolak Announces COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiatives
3/17/2020
TODAY AT 6 P.M.: Governor Sisolak to Make Announcement Regarding COVID-19 in Nevada
3/16/2020
Governor Sisolak Releases Statement on First Death Related to COVID-19 in Nevada
3/16/2020
Governor Sisolak Announces Nevada Health Response Center Communications Officers
3/15/2020
Governor Sisolak Updates Public on State Action and Guidance Regarding COVID-19
3/15/2020
TODAY at 6pm: Governor Sisolak to Provide General Update on COVID-19 in Nevada
3/15/2020
TODAY at 3pm: Governor Sisolak to Make Announcement Regarding K-12 Schools in Nevada
3/14/2020
Governor Sisolak Forms Medical Advisory Team to Provide Guidance on COVID-19
3/13/2020
ICYMI: State of Nevada Releases New “Nevada Health Response” Website to Provide Resources and Guidance on COVID-19
3/12/2020
Governor Sisolak Declares State of Emergency in Response to COVID-19
3/12/2020
TODAY at 5:30pm: Governor Sisolak to Make Announcement Regarding COVID-19
3/9/2020
TOMORROW at 11am: Governor Sisolak to Hold Press Briefing on COVID-19 Status in Nevada
3/7/2020
Governor Sisolak Updates Public on COVID-19 Situation in Nevada
3/6/2020
Governor Sisolak Releases Statement Regarding Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 in Washoe County
3/5/2020
Governor Sisolak Adopts Emergency Regulation to Protect Nevadans from Increased Medical and Prescription Costs Related to COVID-19
3/5/2020
Governor Sisolak Releases Statement Regarding Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 in Nevada
2/28/2020
Governor Sisolak and Local and State Health Partners Brief Public on Efforts Related to COVID-19
2/27/2020
TOMORROW: Governor Sisolak to Hold Press Conference on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) with Local, State & Federal Partners
2/24/2020
Governor Sisolak Appoints Jerrie Merritt to Cannabis Compliance Board
2/14/2020
Governor Sisolak Appoints First Members to Cannabis Compliance Board and Names Chair
2/12/2020
Governor Sisolak Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Mayor Bob Cashell
2/10/2020
Governor Sisolak Delivers Letter to Trump Administration on Recent Yucca Mountain Developments
2/6/2020
Governor Sisolak Announces 97 Appointments for the Month of January
1/31/2020
Carson City Department of Arts & Culture and First Lady Kathy Sisolak Announce Inaugural Exhibition for Arts Initiative
1/28/2020
Governor Sisolak Appoints Brenda Scolari as Director of Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs
1/27/2020
Governor Sisolak’s Veteran Peer Mentor Group Undergoes Special Training to Assist Nevada’s Military and Veterans
1/24/2020
Governor Sisolak Appoints Kyle George as Interim General Counsel for Governor’s Office
1/23/2020
Governor Sisolak’s Office Announces Transition of General Counsel Position
1/22/2020
Governor Sisolak Appoints Laura Freed as Director of Department of Administration
1/17/2020
Governor Sisolak Makes 4th Salary Donation to Nevada Schools
1/7/2020
Governor Sisolak Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Inauguration with Three-Day Tour of Rural Nevada
1/7/2020
Governor Sisolak Announces 36 Appointments for the Month of December
1/6/2020
Governor Sisolak Appoints Geoconda Argüello-Kline and Reappoints Steve Hill as Chair to the Stadium Authority Board

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