Ford listed the trip to Qatar, a small Arab Gulf monarchy with a population of 3 million, on his 2022 annual financial disclosure form filed last week, listing the value of the trip’s “programmatic logistics” at $15,000. 

While prisons have long struggled to fill positions and rely heavily on overtime to provide 24/7 staffing, several prison staffers said the situation is worse now than they have ever seen it before, to the point that they fear for their safety.

Looking at the graph of cases in Nevada, one state health official noted in a recent conversation with state lawmakers that there are "very, very early" indications of stabilization as the growth rate of new cases appears to be slowing down.

More than 580,000 FlowFlex antigen home test kits are arriving in Nevada by the end of the month, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced this afternoon during a press call.

State officials plan to use the $75 million in the State Infrastructure Bank to support charter schools, matching requirements for federal infrastructure funding and the development of affordable housing.

In the past year, state lawmakers have passed bills giving members of the National Guard a sales tax holiday — a weekend on which they can skip paying the sales tax — and approved changes that make it easier for the military community and their family members to pursue higher education for free. 

In a party-line vote on Tuesday, six Republican lawmakers blocked the state Board of Health’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates for college students and state health and corrections workers from becoming permanent.

Cano Burkhead also confirmed that she planned to run for a full term after finishing out the remaining year in Marshall’s term because “I think we can get so much work done if I have a full term.”

Poll results largely track with needs identified during the state’s ARP-focused listening tour earlier this fall — education, housing, support for small businesses and boosting Nevada’s health care infrastructure.

The governor’s office announced on Thursday the launch of a $30 million community grant program using American Rescue Plan funds that will deliver money directly to Nevada nonprofits to be used for relief services as early as February.

That trend has continued in the 2022 fiscal year, which began on July 1, as year-to-date revenues have outperformed Economic Forum projections by more than $360 million.

"It is on behalf of the state that I want to make an apology. This policy was abhorrent and we need to make amends now," Gov. Steve Sisolak said following a meeting with tribal leaders.

Nevada became the first state to impose a $55 monthly surcharge for state workers who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine following approval by the state Public Employees Benefit Program (PEBP).

As the federal government threatens to sweep unused rental assistance funding from states that have not gotten enough dollars out the door, Nevada officials think they are safe from redistribution.

State employees who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 may soon be required to pay up to $55 in monthly insurance surcharges to help recoup testing costs.

Southwest Gas, based in Nevada, is planning its future as it faces pressure from climate groups to decarbonize and from investors over its management decisions.

The approved regulation, also known as Clean Cars Nevada, implements California’s Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards for tailpipe emissions. The regulation also adopted California’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program.

Fiore’s uncompromising take on a variety of subjects — including racism, Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak’s handling of the pandemic and voter fraud — came during a Tuesday TV appearance.

Gov. Steve Sisolak's minor car accident brought to light something that is typical in small states such as Nevada – governors often drive their own vehicles outside of official business.

Nevada's diverse leadership drew elected leaders from Wisconsin, Texas, Arizona, Florida and California seeking to learn how the state helps underserved populations.