Clark County tops 5K COVID-19 deaths as state metrics improve a bit
Clark County on Wednesday surpassed 5,000 COVID-19 deaths amid new signs that the state’s current coronavirus surge may be nearing its peak. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/clark-county-tops-5k-covid-19-deaths-as-state-metrics-improve-a-bit-2422775/
US health officials call for COVID booster shots
U.S. health officials Wednesday announced plans to dispense COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nation-and-world/us-health-officials-call-for-covid-booster-shots-2422704/
Sisolak congratulates lieutenant governor on move to Biden White House
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Tuesday congratulated Lt. Gov. Kate Marshall on her expected transition to a position in the Biden administration. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/sisolak-congratulates-lieutenant-governor-on-move-to-biden-white-house-2422394/
Housing, public health top Clark County spending plan for federal aid
A preliminary plan for spending $440 million in federal pandemic aid over the next five years is heavily focused on those two areas. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/housing-public-health-top-clark-county-spending-plan-for-federal-aid-2422328/
Ex-state treasurer Dan Schwartz announces bid for lieutenant governor
The Republican wasted no time announcing his candidacy for lieutenant governor following news that the incumbent officeholder is planning to resign. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/ex-state-treasurer-dan-schwartz-announces-bid-for-lieutenant-governor-2422289/
Nevada lawmakers urge safe evacuation of US personnel from Afghanistan
Disturbing scenes of Afghans clinging to a departing military plane prompted one Nevada lawmaker to criticize the Biden administration Tuesday while all urged a safe evacuation of...
Nevada health board may order COVID vaccination for college students
The State Board of Health will hold an emergency meeting at 9 a.m. Friday and members of the public can tune in via phone or Zoom video...
Clark County supports $100 gift card incentive for vaccinations
A trial incentive program, proposed by Commissioner Tick Segerblom, will allocate $100,000 from federal coronavirus relief funding. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/clark-county/clark-county-supports-100-gift-card-incentive-for-vaccinations-2422135/
Nevada adds over 1K COVID cases, but positivity rate dips again
Nevada’s key coronavirus metrics remained at high levels on Tuesday, with 1,002 COVID-19 cases and 33 deaths reported, but the state’s test positivity rate registered its third...
Nevada repays $30M to those who paid unconstitutional tax
The initial round of refunds, totaling $30.6 million, was sent to business taxpayers after a Supreme Court ruling in May that found a 2019 tax bill was...
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