Joe Lombardo: “The men and women of the Nevada National Guard answered the call when their neighbors needed them most.”

This historic conveyance will create thousands of new homes, generate billions of dollars in economic activity, support our military families, and build the infrastructure and communities Southern Nevadans need.

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.

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.