CCSD behind controversial budget proposal – Video
 
CCSD behind controversial budget proposal – Video

CCSD Superintendent Jesus Jara denied Monday that a funding proposal originated with the district. But emails show the district asked for it to be included in the Nevada Legislature’s special session.

Sisolak says second special session possible – VIDEO
 
Sisolak says second special session possible – VIDEO

As legislators considered a $1.2 billion budget gap during a special session Wednesday, Gov. Steve Sisolak said a second special session to consider “extraordinary” policy questions on spending, criminal justice and the state’s social safety net could quickly follow.

Face mask mandate reactions with Steve Sebelius
 
Face mask mandate reactions with Steve Sebelius

Politics and Government Editor Steve Sebelius talks about reactions after Gov. Steve Sisolak enacts a face mask mandate that begins at midnight Friday.

Governor Sisolak sends message to employees – Video
 
Governor Sisolak sends message to employees – Video

Gov. Steve Sisolak’s preliminary proposal to trim spending in the state will include one furlough day per month for 18,000 employees and a freeze on merit raises and filling job vacancies, but only 50 layoffs of active employees.

COVID19 Q&A
 
COVID19 Q&A

You had questions, and we’ve got the answers!Dr. Brian Labus, Epidemiologist with the UNLV School of Public Health and the governor’s medical advisory team, and RJ Health reporter Mary Hynes to answer viewer questions regarding COVID-19 in Nevada.
Viewer question questions this week:
1. GOV. SISOLAK CANCELS PRESSER FEARING COVID19 EXPOSURE,
OVERREACTION OR NECESSARY PRECAUTION?

2. WILL WE SEE A SECOND WAVE OF COVID-19 AS PHASE TWO BEGINS? 

3. WHICH IS WORSE THE ANNUAL FLU OR COVID-19?

4. SHOULD EVERYONE GET TESTED FOR COVID-19
EVEN WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE SYMPTOMS?

Sisolak “Road to Recovery” Phase One takeaways – VIDEO
 
Sisolak “Road to Recovery” Phase One takeaways – VIDEO

Renee Summerour and RJ reporter Colton Lochhead discuss the takeaways from Gov. Steve Sisolak’s “Road to Recovery Plan,” when will it start and for how long. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Gov. Sisolak issues stay at home order, activates state National Guard – VIDEO
 
Gov. Sisolak issues stay at home order, activates state National Guard – VIDEO

Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a statewide stay-at-home order for Nevada’s 3 million residents Wednesday, joining 33 other states and several of America’s biggest cities in enacting a coronavirus quarantine that now extends to more than three-quarters of the U.S. population.

Gov. Sisolak Orders Halt to Evictions – Video
 
Gov. Sisolak Orders Halt to Evictions – Video

Governor Steve Sisolak announced a halt to all residential and commercial evictions while the state of emergency stays in effect to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus.

Sisolak and Dr. Shadaba Asad discuss COVID-19 – VIDEO
 
Sisolak and Dr. Shadaba Asad discuss COVID-19 – VIDEO

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and UMC Director of Infectious Disease Dr. Shadaba Asad discussed COVID-19 precautions and other information related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Sisolak creates coronavirus task force – Video
 
Gov. Sisolak creates coronavirus task force – Video

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Sunday that outgoing MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren will lead a public-private partnership, the COVID-19 Response Relief and Recovery task force. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

McCarran to remain open despite closures – Video
 
McCarran to remain open despite closures – Video

McCarran International Airport will remain open because it falls under “essential” business. The concerns that McCarran would close come after Gov. Steve Sisolak’s announcement that he ordered all nonessential business to close for 30 days to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

Fashion Show mall temporarily closes doors – Video
 
Fashion Show mall temporarily closes doors – Video

Fashion Show Mall has temporarily closed for business, just a day after Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all casinos, restaurants, bars and other nonessential businesses for 30 days. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Sisolak on social distancing – VIDEO
 
Sisolak on social distancing – VIDEO

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak spoke about the effectiveness of social distancing for different situations in regards to stopping the spread of COVID-19

Sisolak on COVID-19 kits, school closures
 
Sisolak on COVID-19 kits, school closures

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak opened his press conference on Sunday with a few remarks on Nevada’s current situation regarding COVID-19

Sisolak signs coronavirus insurance regulation – VIDEO
 
Sisolak signs coronavirus insurance regulation – VIDEO

Gov. Steve Sisolak signed a new regulation Thursday to limit what health insurers can charge patients for visits and examinations that are related to COVID-19. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)