Governor Archives - Page 28 of 41

Nevada’s Failing Economy

May 25, 2022 11:41 amMay 31, 2022 9:53 am

Friday’s state employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed Nevada has the second highest unemployment rate in the country. In a report released last Thursday by the Nevada Department of Rehabilitation and Training (DETR), Nevada “added” 5,200 jobs. The unemployment rate stayed the same at five percent. Looking...

After Two Years, Governor Sisolak Ends State of Emergency

May 20, 2022 1:43 pmMay 27, 2022 11:43 am

Today, as expected from a prior announcement, Gov. Steve Sisolak has ended his emergency powers, two years and two months after his initial declaration. “Today, we are turning the page on the State of Emergency caused by COVID-19 and are laser focused on ensuring our recovery from the public health,...

Sheriff Joe Lombardo Receives LVPPA Endorsement

May 20, 2022 12:42 pmMay 20, 2022 1:44 pm

At a press conference yesterday, Sheriff Joe Lombardo, GOP candidate for Nevada Governor, received an endorsement from the Las Vegas Police Protective Association. The Las Vegas Police Protective Association (LVPPA) is Nevada’s largest single police association representing over 3,000 commissioned police and corrections officers–the largest police association in the state....

The Globe Interview with Guy Nohra, GOP Candidate For Governor

May 19, 2022 11:36 amMay 20, 2022 12:43 pm

Venture capitalist and GOP candidate for Governor Guy Nohra and I met at a 51 year- old diner in Las Vegas for our interview. The diner provided a busy backdrop but a comfortable seat (and excellent service) for a man who has criss-crossed Nevada three times in his first political...

In Nevada, Only Voters Can Ban Abortions

May 16, 2022 5:30 amMay 17, 2022 11:57 am

In Nevada, abortion is protected by statute. That hasn’t stopped fear mongering and partisan rhetoric by Democratic politicians and activists to lead many to believe that the ability for Nevada women to have an abortion was tied to the upcoming Supreme Court decision or to the politician’s re-election. Nothing could...

Bidenflation: Nevada Households Hit The Hardest

May 12, 2022 1:36 pmMay 15, 2022 3:39 pm

In a report released by the United States Congressional Joint Economic Committee, prices increased 12.7 percent from January 2021 to April 2022 in Nevada, costing the average Nevada household $686 last month alone. Even if prices stop increasing altogether, the inflation that has already occurred will cost the average Nevada...

Sisolak Announces May 20th End of Emergency Powers

May 9, 2022 12:14 pmMay 17, 2022 12:01 pm

Late last Friday afternoon in a press release and without much fanfare, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced his intention to end his emergency powers on May 20th. The state of emergency has been in place since March 2020 and has, according to the release, “gave flexibility for Nevada to respond...