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ICYMI: Gov. Sisolak Addresses Health Disparities in Nevada with ‘Healthcare Week’

This week, Gov. Steve Sisolak visited health care centers across the state and pledged to increase mental health supports and fund health care providers serving vulnerable populations as part of his ‘Healthcare Week.’ In his visits to various businesses and organizations, Gov. Sisolak discussed health care jobs, and how federal pandemic relief funding can be…

ICYMI: After Immigration Corruption Scandal Explodes, Joe Lombardo Faces Calls to Resign

A scathing exposé from the Las Vegas Review-Journal revealed that Joe Lombardo hid his department’s continued collaboration with ICE to deport nonviolent undocumented immigrants despite ending the 287(g) program years earlier. After already taking both sides on immigration to pander to different audiences, Lombardo is now using his deceptive and corrupt immigration policy as a…

Dem Govs Get It Done: Gov. Sisolak Appoints Nevada’s First-Ever Senior Climate Advisor

Continuing his strong commitment to fighting climate change, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak appointed the state’s first-ever Senior Climate Advisor, Dr. Kristen Averyt. In the unprecedented new position, Dr. Averyt will be responsible for coordinating climate policies across the state and identifying ways for Nevada to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The role also includes seeking out…

ICYMI: Republicans Running for Governor Won’t Say Where They Stand on Key Issues

New reporting from Axios is amplifying how Republican candidates for governor are hiding their extreme views from voters and refusing to say where they stand on key issues, like whether they believe the 2020 election was legitimate. While the Big Lie conspiracy that the 2020 election was stolen has been thoroughly debunked and poses an…

Facing a Crowded and Extremist Field, Mark Amodei Dodges Nevada GOP Primary “Where Everybody Just Tries to Bash Their Way to Victory”

After months of criticizing the weak and crowded Nevada GOP primary field, Mark Amodei has announced he won’t run for governor. In his decision, Amodei cited that the race will be highly hostile and bruise the eventual nominee in the general election. “You better have a plan that’s going to make you different than just…

Gov. Steve Sisolak Praised for Launching First-in-the-Nation Program for Children with Disabilities

This week, Gov. Steve Sisolak and Treasurer Zach Conine launched the Transforming Opportunities for Toddlers and Students (TOTS) Grant Program — a first-in-nation grant program to help children with disabilities and their families using funds from the American Rescue Plan. TOTS is Nevada’s first statewide grant program to be launched using American Rescue Plan Act…

Despite Its Deep Unpopularity with Nevadans, The Extreme GOP Primary for Governor is Focused Exclusively on the Big Lie

Just when it seemed like the Nevada GOP gubernatorial primary couldn’t get more crowded and extreme, Las Vegas City Councilwoman Michele Fiore has decided to jump in the race. Fiore’s candidacy is sure to stir up chaos and drag all other candidates further to the right. The new addition to the field comes as assumed…

Crowded Nevada GOP Primary Goes Even Further to the Right as Dean Heller and Joe Lombardo Fail to Clear the Field

Just when it seemed like the Nevada GOP gubernatorial primary couldn’t get more crowded and extreme, Las Vegas City Councilwoman Michele Fiore has decided to jump in the race. Fiore’s candidacy is sure to stir up chaos and drag all other candidates further to the right. The new addition to the field comes as assumed…

Mark Amodei Once Again Throws Shade at Nevada GOP Primary Field, Puts Off Decision on Running for Governor

Amodei: “the happiest guy in the state right now has got to be Steve Sisolak, and rightfully so, the way things sit right now” Mark Amodei is procrastinating making his mind up on whether he wants to run for governor. But he’s made it more than clear on multiple occasions he’s unimpressed with the current…

Nevada GOP Civil War Just Keeps Getting Messier

Las Vegas Review-Journal: “For Republicans, It’s the Nightmare Scenario.” The Nevada GOP primary has descended into chaos as the unpopular, extreme candidates race to the right in a battle for the conservative base. The five Republicans continue to butt heads over extreme litmus tests, from the ‘Big Lie’ to restricting abortion. The already crowded race…

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