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).