The Nevada Independent sat down with White last week before her departure over Zoom to talk about the last three years, including her highs and her lows, and what is next for her after leaving the governor’s office.

During Thursday’s “Hard Hat Chat,” Gov. Sisolak and state Treasurer Zach Conine answered questions on how the state’s $6.7 billion share of American Rescue Plan (ARP) dollars will likely be spent.

“It's something that we believe we have to stand firm on because those who’ve been involved in the opioid scenario here have done damage in our state, and we think they need to pay,” Ford said.

In a statement, Sisolak said his executive order was designed to protect the migration patterns of wildlife species ranging from pronghorn to the sage-grouse.

Lawmakers began appropriating the state’s share of $2.7 billion in federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) general aid on Wednesday, approving disbursements totaling more than $600 million.

The vacancy has drawn intense interest from environmental groups, as slim Democratic majorities in Congress likely mean that FERC may end up implementing many of Biden’s climate change policies.

Cancela will formally join the administration in September after leaving the state in 2020 to work within the federal Department of Health and Human Services.

The move is the latest public push by the governor to mandate vaccinations under certain conditions and comes as COVID cases and hospitalizations have surged across the state.

Data obtained through a records request by The Nevada Independent from the state treasurer’s office revealed more information about the grants awarded as the $101 million program neared completion. 

As Nevada prepares to expend $6.7 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds over the next five years, state officials say they need help figuring out how to spend the money.

Nevada is one step closer to adopting the vehicle emissions standard proposal announced by Gov. Steve Sisolak last year after reaching a compromise lauded by environmental groups and automakers.

Gov. Steve Sisolak emphasized that tenants need to take action to access rental assistance funds and begin preparing for the lifting of the CDC eviction moratorium on Saturday.

Gov. Steve Sisolak criticized the Nevada Department of Corrections for the low vaccination rate among its staff, calling the rate “atrocious,” during Tuesday’s meeting of the Board of Prison Commissioners.

The ruling comes after Dayton-based firearms manufacturer and seller Polymer80 sued the state in June in Lyon County’s Third District Court.

State officials made the announcement last week, preceding announcements from other large jurisdictions in requiring employees to either undergo weekly testing or present proof of vaccination status.

The lawsuit argues that the state violates the First Amendment by interfering with the media’s ability to observe Zane Floyd’s execution in its entirety and without obstruction.

The ruling is a win for legislative Democrats and gun control advocates who viewed passage of the bill as one of the most prominent gun violence prevention measures adopted by the 2021 Legislature.

Since Nevada switched to a new unemployment benefits debit card provider, delivery issues with the new cards and at-times conflicting messages have left some claimants frustrated and waiting for weeks for benefits.

“This is now a pandemic of the unvaccinated,” Becerra told masked public health officials on Thursday. “If you’re dying today in America from COVID, it’s because essentially you’re unvaccinated.”

The arbitrator’s decision requires the union’s collective bargaining agreement with the state to include a requested two percent raise, annual bonuses for longevity and pay incentives for officers with associate or bachelor’s degrees.