Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

This afternoon, I visited one of the surge testing sites in @ClarkCountyNV to thank all the staff for their hard work! Getting a #COVID19 test is quick, easy and free. Learn more about the surge testing by visiting https://t.co/EZjBV4KdmH https://t.co/bmJ50oq3bt — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S., and nearly 7,000 units of platelets and 10,000 units of plasma are needed daily in the U.S. Nearly 21 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

I've proclaimed today, Friday, Sept. 4 as Blood Donation Day in Nevada. Drives are being held across the country with social distancing and #COVID19 measures in place and can be found by visiting the American Red Cross or Vitalant websites. https://t.co/RbqyMbAPH5 — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

The State's commercial rent assistance program has been extended for one week, to allow more time for businesses to fill out applications. Eligibility requirements have also been expanded. Check it out and share! — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

NV’s amazing outdoor spaces can provide solace and healing during these trying times, but wildfires remain a constant threat. Target shooting and other high fire-risk activities have caused more fires than natural causes and we must do better. #RecreateResponsibly Cc: @NevDCNR https://t.co/anJFmpFBlN — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

I know a great majority of Nevadans have rallied together, even if they’ve been upset with me on some things, Nevadans have stuck together. That's what we do. #BattleBorn — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

If any state is going to come back stronger it’s going to be this one. We all have to meet this moment together and I’m proud of the state. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

We need to focus on long term benefits to get this recovery right. It’ll be better. It’ll be more successful. I know it’s hard to imagine now, but it will. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

So much happened all at once. It’s hard to remember the chaos. We’ve come a long way. When we look back at the start of this crisis, we see a shared effort to get through. That’s where we need to be now. There’s a pride we need to have in looking out for each other. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

We were competing with other states on the open market for PPE The private sector task force was chasing masks and gloves all over the world. The county was constructing tents to try to shelter our homeless population. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

In the last six months there have been a lot of inconveniences, a lot of sacrifices and a lot of really hard times. I want to take a moment to reflect: especially on those first 30-45 days... — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

Trust me, I want to get back to mass. I want church services to expand their limit. I want businesses to have meetings in large enough spaces where it’s safe. That’s what I’ve asked folks to look at right now. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

We're also reviewing how we approach capacity levels at certain venues. We’ve been researching different approaches across the country so we can do it safely. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

If public health experts agree it’s OK to loosen some things up, we’ll be OK to do that. They’ll still consider the elevated risk factors in each area of our state, but I want to make progress anywhere we can. We're actively working on this now. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

As a result, I’ve asked our team to evaluate our current statewide standards and restrictions - that’s everything from evaluating how we open up youth sports or reviewing playgrounds, understanding this is critical but we want everyone to remain safe. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

In past 6 mo, science has developed, and we should review to see what measures should continue, and what ones should not. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

And I know how tiresome this can all feel. I hear you. Testing, criteria, mitigation. CDC said one thing, then it says another. It’s a lot folks. It’s overwhelming while you’re trying to log onto your kids laptop for zoom school and figure out if your claim went through at DETR. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

We have to stay on track and think of the long-term economic consequences. I know we can do it. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

That’s the threat we face if we don’t get this right. It’s not just my reality, it’s Nevada’s reality. It’s made for some tough decisions, some that break my heart frankly. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

They will place travel restrictions on Nevada, or force a mandatory quarantine when their residents return. If that happens, it won’t matter what we do. That will, effectively, be a shutdown. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

I have to consider our hospitality industry, which provides largest number of jobs and helps fund our state. I have to make sure leaders in other states have confidence in sending their residents here. If they think our numbers are too high, they won’t take the risk. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

And as Governor, I want to make sure that the rest of this country takes Nevada seriously. And that we keep our workers safe and make sure our visitors feel safe coming here. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

I want to reassure you: my primary focus is on improving numbers so we can reduce restrictions. I want all businesses open. I want to get back to normal. That’s the goal. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

We can disagree – that's okay. I expect local leaders to advocate for their local communities—that’s their job. As Governor, I’ve done everything I can to focus on our statewide response and consider consequences of our decisions now and into the future. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

If I was sitting outside, I’d be criticizing too, and some of it is justifiable. Some of these things are worthy of critique. I accept that. We try to get better every day. You have my commitment that I’ll always do that. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

I get the desire for there to be a lot of finger pointing. I want to do it too. I am mad that there’s no unified national strategy. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

I know for some of our local leaders, this can be difficult. Trust me, I get it. I come from local government. I understand the pressure and I know everyone is doing their best for their communities in a situation with no playbook. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

At this 6 month point, remember when we lift restrictions, we must do so responsibly. Our future economic recovery depends on it. But am I optimistic? YES. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

Nevada is one of only 11 states with over 10% positivity. We must get that down. Our numbers are getting better, but in our high risk counties, we still have work to do. We flattened the curve before. We reopened. We spiked. We can't repeat that... — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Sisolak ARCHIVE @GovSisolak

And I know for many listening, you’re thinking “if our numbers are good, then let’s re-open!”-- I understand. But one of the things I’ve learned in last 6 mo is that we have to be careful in our reopening and aggressive in our mitigation. — PolitiTweet.org