ICYMI: Rosen, Cortez Masto Announce Over $31 Million in New Funding for Nevada Law Enforcement and Victim Services

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced more than $31 million in new federal funding for Nevada police departments, courts, non-profits, and Tribes to support public safety and victim services programs. Rosen and Cortez Masto have consistently voted to fund these programs, and the full list of Department of Justice (DOJ) awards secured by the Senators is available HERE.

KOLO Reno: Cortez Masto, Rosen announce millions for law enforcement, victim services

By Kevin Sheridan

Key Points:

  • U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are announcing more than $31 million in new funding for state law enforcement and victim services.
  • The federal funding will go towards Nevada police departments, courts, non-profit organizations and tribes.
  • “To keep Nevada families safe, we need to make sure our local law enforcement has the funding and support they need to crack down on crime, hold perpetrators accountable, and support victims,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I’ll always stand with our police and support their work to keep our communities safe.”
  • “Law enforcement officers are the heroes who keep Nevada safe, ” said Senator Rosen. “I’m proud to see this funding is coming to Nevada to keep hardworking families, small businesses, and communities safe. I will always work in a bipartisan way to support public safety and victim services programs.”

KSNV Las Vegas: Rosen, Cortez Masto announce $31 million for Nevada law enforcement

Reporter: “Nevada Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are bringing new federal funding to law enforcement and victim services in our state. Both announcing more than $31 million will go toward Nevada police departments, courts, nonprofits, and Tribes to support public safety. That includes Metro Police and the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson.”

KRXI Reno: Rosen, Cortez Masto secure funding for Nevada law enforcement

Reporter: “Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen announced more than $31 million in new federal funding to improve public safety. The money is going to Nevada police departments, courts, nonprofits, and even Tribes, and it will be used to support public safety and victim services programs. […] Senator Rosen adds that she’s proud to see this funding is coming to Nevada to keep communities safe.”

KTVN Reno:  Rosen, Cortez Masto secure funding for Nevada law enforcement

Reporter: “Nevada Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are announcing more than 31 million dollars in federal funding for law enforcement and victim services in our communities. […] The money is coming from the Department of Justice. The funding includes 750,000 to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe’s sexual assault and domestic violence prevention programs, Carson City’s Office of Justice, the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, Douglas County, Lyon County, Lovelock Paiute Tribe and a dozen others.”

KRNV Reno: Rosen, Cortez Masto announce millions in funding for Nevada law enforcement

Reporter: “Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen announced more than $31 million in new federal funding to improve public safety. That money will go to Nevada police departments, courts, nonprofits, and Tribes […] Senator Rosen adds that she’s proud to see this funding is coming to Nevada to keep communities safe.”

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