Washington, DC…This year, System Transport by introduction of long-time sponsor Kenworth Truck Company was selected as the truck carrier for the 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Over the last several months, System Transport has been integral in working with the Six Rivers National Forest team in ensuring preparations are ready to safely carry and transport […]
Oakland, CA…Last week, FDA approved an Emergency Use Authorization for the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna booster doses, following Pfizer booster approval in September. Over the past few weeks, between 45 and 55 percent of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in California have been booster doses, with the state continuing to focus efforts in low-income communities […]
Washington, DC…Today, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Senator Angus King (I-Maine), and Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) announced an updated proposal that prevents America’s largest corporations from paying nothing in federal taxes. The Corporate Profits Minimum Tax is a new corporate minimum tax that would strengthen our economy and create a fairer tax […]
Washington, DC…Attorney General Merrick Garland Testifies on Justice Department Oversight
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has reduced the Caldor Fire closure area and a new forest closure order has been issued to reflect these changes. The Caldor Fire Closure Order and map is posted on the LTBMU home page at www.fs.usda.gov/ltbmu. The new closure limits public access […]
Carson City, NV…Highlighting the importance of booster shots amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak will receive his COVID-19 booster shot at 4 p.m. with UMC in Las Vegas. On March 11, 2021, Governor Sisolak received a single dose of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine alongside frontline grocery store workers and is currently […]
Las Vegas, NV…Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine launched a first-in-nation grant program aimed at helping children with disabilities and their families as part of the State’s economic recovery. The Transforming Opportunities for Toddlers and Students (TOTS) Grant Program is utilizing $5 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan to provide […]
Carson City, NV…Booster recommended for Moderna recipients who are 65 and older, and 18+ recipients who are residing in long-term care facilities, have underlying medical conditions, are at increased risk of social inequities, or who live or work in high-risk settings. Booster recommended for all people 18 and older who received the Johnson & Johnson […]
Carson City, NV…Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak celebrated the State Legislative Commission’s passage of Clean Cars Nevada, a landmark regulation that will strengthen vehicle emissions standards and help curb transportation pollution, while providing Nevadans with more choices for electric and plug-in hybrid passenger cars and trucks beginning in 2024. In addition to increasing consumer options, Clean […]
Washington, DC…Well, thank you, Sultan, for bringing us together today. And I might say, it’s good to see you again. We met when I was a United States senator. You would — we’ve established a relationship, and it’s good to see you looking well and running this meeting. Brunei’s leadership has been vital to seeing […]
