Gov Will Not Take Relief Dollars From Douglas County After Trump Event

Gov. Steve Sisolak said Monday he does not plan to take back $8.9 million in coronavirus relief dollars that Nevada allocated to Douglas County, despite local officials agreeing to allow President Donald Trump to host a campaign rally. Nevada provided the relief funds on the condition that it enforce statewide directives, including limiting public gatherings to 50 people. Douglas County Officials said they weighed First Amendment concerns with state directives before deciding to allow the rally, jeopardizing the funds. Sisolak said he ultimately decided not to punish residents for the officials’ decision.