Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus

Here we go! The 81st Legislative Session begins today. Stay up-to-date on what's happening in Carson City today and every day for the next 120 days by following the legislature's YouTube page.

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We are proud to announce our leadership team and the Assembly committee chairs and vice chairs for the upcoming 2021 legislative session!

Speaker Jason Frierson joined Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro to make the following statement at the close of the 2020 Special Session:

Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson today pledged to preserve essential education for Nevada's young people, beginning with $50 million from the CARES Act. "These funds are a start, but by no means the end. We will continue to prioritize putting any new revenue towards ensuring every student has equal opportunities to education." Read here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/6f5i1lny1mz02t3/CARES%20ACT%20%20x.pdf?dl=0

Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro and Speaker Jason Frierson issued the following statement in response to Senate Republican comments on raising taxes on Nevada’s highly profitable mining industry.

“As we've said repeatedly, we’re willing to work with Republicans to raise revenue for the state from those who can afford to pay it. If Senate Republicans want to go bigger on taxing highly profitable corporations in Nevada’s mining industry, they just need to name a number.”

Assemblyman Howard Watts tells KNPR's "State of Nevada" that deep budget cuts - and the loss of rural and urban services - can be alleviated if the federal government steps up to the plate. https://knpr.org/knpr/2020-07/how-will-budget-cuts-impact-rural-urban-communities

How Will Budget Cuts Impact Rural, Urban Communities?

Today Assemblyman Howard Watts introduced AJR 1 calling on the federal government to address budget shortfalls in Nevada due to unprecedented loss of revenue due to COVID-19. The resolution passed unanimously, 42-0.

With so much at stake in the Special Session, Democrats know transparency is key. Watch and participate now!
Assembly chamber live stream: https://youtube.com/watch?v=dWHPa_7E3-4
Senate chamber live stream: https://youtube.com/watch?v=lEZtLvMSh0sCall-in lines for public comment: https://leg.state.nv.us/App/Calendar/A/

31st (2020) Special Session - Assembly Chamber For agenda and additional information: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/31st2020Special/FloorSession?houseId=1&legislativeDayKey=823 For Closed Capt...

Statement from Nevada Speaker of the Assembly Jason Frierson on the appointment of Kasina Boone to represent Assembly District 17.

Statement by Nevada Speaker of the Assembly Jason Frierson upon the proclamation of a special session.

Have a safe Independence Day!

ICYMI: Assemblyman Jason Frierson and Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro have this to say to President Trump and Senator Mitch McConnell-- Elected officials have a moral obligation to take care of every constituent. We need you to support the Nevadans who depend on Medicaid, public schools, and local fire departments, too. More significant federal aid is desperately needed, and needed soon. https://lasvegassun.com/news/2020/jun/29/blocking-aid-to-states-is-inhumane/

Blocking aid to states during economic crisis is inhumane

"I want my kids to be happy and healthy. And since I joined the Nevada State Assembly, I’ve tried to pass legislation that guarantees safety and opportunity for all children in our state. We can’t secure their futures without addressing the realities of climate change, because transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions and Las Vegas is the fastest-warming city in the nation."

Assemblywoman Rochelle Nguyen makes a compelling argument for a cleaner, healthier, smarter Nevada for our kids with electric vehicles in this LVSun column: https://lasvegassun.com/news/2020/jul/01/electric-cars-pave-road-to-a-cleaner-healthier-bet/?fbclid=IwAR1B4_zfsauqO3odGkhhafpJJCt_iPBUeMtv23HoXV_tMHjulW7bZ3iUPJ0

Electric cars pave road to a cleaner, healthier, better-educated Nevada We don’t always think about the relationship between protecting our environment and improving our schools, but it’s actually pretty intuitive: Kids can’t learn when they’re sick. As a parent and as a legislator, I know we’ve got to commit to clean transportation to give all of our kids the...

Face masks save lives.

To all of Nevada's fathers and grandfathers - Happy Father's Day!

NV enacted laws protecting LGBT people from employment discrimination in 1999 and 2011. The U.S. Supreme Court decision this week makes employment discrimination against our LGBT friends & family illegal throughout the land. Celebrate Pride!

The Assembly Democratic Caucus commemorates Juneteenth, the anniversary of delayed freedom for Black Americans, by honoring those fearless heroes who fought to get us to where we are today and welcoming those new to the fight. Read the full statement below:

Statement on the Supreme Court DACA decision from Speaker Jason Frierson:

"Today’s Supreme Court decision upholding DACA is a major victory for not just Dreamers, but for everyone who values justice in this great nation. Our state is a diverse family and we value the Dreamer community who work hard, pay taxes, and make significant contributions to our state. They deserve the peace of mind that comes from today's decision. This, combined with Monday’s Supreme Court decision protecting LGBTQ workers, demonstrates much-needed progress, but there is so much more we need to do to address the challenges and inequalities faced by so many people in our country. The members who make up the Nevada Assembly Democrats are proud to be one of the most diverse caucuses in the country, and we remain committed to fighting for equality and justice for all Nevadans."

Nevada Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson thanks all those who participated in Tuesday's state primary & calls on election officials to prevent the long lines that some in-person voters faced. “We must ensure that as we move into the general election Nov. 3, we have a process that is both safe and convenient,” Frierson said. “I’m thankful to every Nevadan who took time to vote, but as we look to the November election, officials must recognize that hours-long waits discourage voters and should not happen again.”

Primary Day 2020 has come to a close. Thank you to all the voters out there!

Only one hour left to vote! Vote in-person or drop off your ballot at county elections offices before 7 pm! Clark County voters can also return their ballots at a designated ballot drop-off site by 7 pm - check www.clarkcountynv.gov/election for a list of locations!

Only a few hours left to make your voice heard this primary election!
You have until 7 p.m. to return your vote by mail ballot to your county elections office or take it to the post office to mail it with today's postmark. If you live in Clark County, you can also drop it off at a designated ballot drop-off site. Find the full list of locations at www.clarkcountynv.gov/election.
Need to vote in person? Do that at your county elections office, too! If you live in Clark County, vote in person at the Paradise Recreation Center or the Desert Breeze Community Center in addition to the county elections office.

Today is Primary Day! Still haven't voted? Don't worry-- you have three convenient and secure options:
🇺🇸 Drop if off! You may drop off your ballot at your county elections office before 7 p.m. If you live in Clark County, you can also drop it off at a designated ballot drop-off site. You can find the full list of locations at www.clarkcountynv.gov/election.
🇺🇸 Mail it in! All ballots must be postmarked with today's date - take yours to the post office to make sure it's postmarked for June 9th!
🇺🇸 Vote in person! County elections offices are available for in-person voting and same-day voter registration. In Clark County, you can also vote at the Paradise Recreation Center or the Desert Breeze Community Center.
Don't miss your opportunity to use your voice this primary!

Meet the Candidate: Hard-working Maggie Carlton got her first job in 1972 at age 15 and has never stopped. A veteran of the Nevada Senate, for the Culinary Union and in the private sector, now she works for you in Assembly District 14 in Clark County. Re-elect hard-at-work Assemblywoman Maggie Carlton in 2020!​ http://www.maggiecarlton.com/

Maggie Carlton | for Assembly District 14 Hi, my name is Maggie Carlton. Assemblywoman Maggie Carlton has been fighting for our community for more than two decades. She is one of the principal architects of the state budget in her position as Chair of the Ways and Means Committee. In this role, and in the policy she puts forward, she has al...