Joe Lombardo: “The situation is active and rapidly evolving”

We’ve already shown that we’re willing to do our part, but the Colorado River is a shared resource, so the solution needs to involve everybody.

Today, we’re opening three new state buildings here at the Desert Regional Center, but more importantly, we’re opening the door to better care for Nevadans who depend on these services.

With school districts facing budget pressures that threatened dedicated teachers, staff, and student learning, we needed to take immediate action.

This is a more than $30 million state investment — and it came in under budget. When we spend taxpayer dollars, we have a responsibility to get results.