Joe Lombardo: “This agreement shows that Western states can work together to modernize our grid, protect ratepayers, and build the…”

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.

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.

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.

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