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On May 29, Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency due to flooding, mudslides, and other issues resulting from seasonal water runoff across northern Nevada.

Analysis: Nevada one of 41 states that do not ban affirmative action

With the U.S. Supreme Court expected to rule this summer on the constitutionality of affirmative action in college admissions, an analysis by the Silver State Times shows that Nevada is one of 41 states that currently allow affirmative action.

Co River Caucus Vice-chair Susie Lee Applauds Historic Agreement Reached By Lower Basin States

On May 22, 2023, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement in response to breaking news that California, Arizona, and Nevada have come to a historic, voluntary agreement to conserve 3 million additional acre-feet of water over the next three years after nearly a year of negotiations:

Cortez Masto, Rosen Statements on Lower Basin States’ Colorado River Deal to Combat Drought

U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) released the following statements in response to the Lower Basin States’ proposed plan to conserve 3 million acre-feet of water over the next three years to protect the Colorado River system.

Rosen Helps Introduce Legislation To Guarantee Paid Sick Leave For Workers

U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that she has helped introduce the Healthy Families Act to ensure hard working Americans are guaranteed paid sick leave to recover from illnesses, access preventive care, provide care to a sick family member, or attend school meetings related to a child’s health condition or disability.

Rosen, Cortez Masto Statements on Lower Basin States’ Colorado River Deal to Combat Drought

By Silver State Times Report | May 27, 2023

U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statements in response to the Lower Basin States’ proposed plan to conserve 3 million acre-feet of water over the next three years to protect the Colorado River system.

Rosen Helps Introduce Legislation to Provide Permanent Certainty for Temporary Protected Status Recipients

By Silver State Times Report | May 26, 2023

U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) helped introduce the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and in Emergency (SECURE) Act, which would allow qualified Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients and immediate members of their family to apply for legal permanent residency.

Rosen, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Stem in K-12 Schools

By Silver State Times Report | May 26, 2023

U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the bipartisan Accounting STEM Pursuit Act to add accounting education to STEM curricula for K-12 students.

Senate Unanimously Passes Rosen-led Resolution Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month

By Silver State Times Report | May 26, 2023

On may 17, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution recognizing Jewish Heritage American Month.

Governor Joe Lombardo Statement on Budget Bills

As the five budget bills are being fast-tracked by legislative Democrats, I will repeat what I have previously stated.

During National Police Week, Rosen, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Law Enforcement Crack Down on Criminal Gang Activity

On may 17, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the bipartisan Gang Activity Reporting Act to require the Justice Department, Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to resume regular reporting on criminal gang trends across the country that it previously provided to Congress, but discontinued in 2009 and 2012.

Rosen’s Bipartisan Bill to Establish Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Passes Senate Committee

On may 17, Senator Rosen’s bipartisan Department of Homeland Security Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act advanced out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee with broad, bipartisan support.

Cortez Masto & Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation To Provide Certainty, Security To TPS Recipients

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) in reintroducing the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and in Emergency (SECURE) Act, which would allow qualified TPS recipients to apply for legal permanent residency.

Cortez Masto & Young Introduce Bipartisan Small Business Innovation Voucher Act

U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Todd Young (R-Ind.) reintroduced the bipartisan Small Business Innovation Voucher Act to ensure America’s small businesses can compete in the 21st century economy.

Video: During National Police Week, Rosen Recognizes Nevada Law Enforcement, Honors Fallen Officers

On may 17, during National Police Week, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) took to the Senate floor to recognize and honor law enforcement officers in Nevada and across the nation, particularly officers who died in the line of duty.

Local and State Leaders Join A’s in Announcing Plan to Bring MLB to Nevada

Governor Joe Lombardo today announced a tentative agreement between his office, the A’s organization, Treasurer Zach Conine, and Clark County officials to forward a bill for consideration by the Nevada Legislature that would bring Major League Baseball to the Las Vegas Strip.

New: 39 AGS Endorse Cortez Masto’s Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Xylazine

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto’s (D-Nev.) bipartisan effort to crack down on xylazine continues to pick up support from across the country, with 39 attorneys general from both parties calling for Congress to pass her Combating Illicit Xylazine Act.

Cortez Masto, Murray, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Protect Affordable Over-the-counter Birth Control