The G3Wire- February 25, 2022

This week, Governor Sisolak gave his State of the State address where he laid out plans for how Nevada will spend nearly $2 billion in federal pandemic relief money to confront some of the state’s most pressing issues. Below are some highlights from the speech: 

  • $500 million of federal relief funds will go to “Home Means Nevada” to lower housing costs.
    • $300 million for affordable multifamily developments 
    • $130 million to preserve existing affordable housing
    • $30 million to increase homeownership opportunities 
    • $40 million for land acquisition for future developments. 
  • $160 million investment to lower the cost of childcare. 
  • For the next year, the State will use federal dollars to cover the cost of school lunches for all students
  • A bipartisan task force to reduce red tape for small businesses.
  • To address healthcare he announced the following: 
    • NV will join the Northwest Prescription Drug Consortium with Oregon and Washington to help lower drug costs
    • Creating a Healthcare Workforce Committee to help with worker shortages in healthcare (doctors, nurses, and technicians)
  • This year he will convene cabinet members, scientists, and climate leaders to create a statewide strategy for dealing with extreme heat. 
  • $4 billion to upgrade roads, bridges, and water systems. 
  • $500 million for new broadband infrastructure.
  • $8 million for wildfire prevention. 
  • A Workforce Development Committee to explore ways to make community college or other apprenticeship programs free for more Nevadans by 2025. 
  • Stated he will be holding the line on no new taxes on the people of Nevada (note- he has raised taxes on mining).

2022 State of the State Address

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