CARSON CITY, NV – On September 03, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo announced Brigadier General D. Rodger “Dan” Waters as the incoming 31st Adjutant General for the State of Nevada. “I am honored to appoint General Waters as…

Las Vegas, NV -- On August 21, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo released an open letter to Nevada parents reiterating his commitment to Nevada students and detailing information on how families in need can access free school meals for the 2024-2025…

LAS VEGAS, NV – On August 08, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo announced the launch of Nevada’s Climate Innovation Plan, a strategic initiative designed to propel Nevada towards a sustainable future. Nevada’s Climate Innovation Plan…

Las Vegas, NV - On July 26, 2024, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, Treasurer Zach Conine, and Interim Finance Committee Chairwoman Daniele Monroe-Moreno, and Chair of the Senate Finance Committee Marilyn Dondero Loop announced that the State of Nevada…

Las Vegas, NV - On July 23, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo wrote to President Biden to reiterate his call for the White House to eliminate bureaucratic housing barriers, which are preventing Nevada communities from achieving their housing and economic…

National Harbor, MD -- On June 25, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced new international investments in Nevada at the 2024 Select USA Investment Summit. “Nevada continues to lead the…

LAS VEGAS, NV - On June 14, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo announced Tina Talim as his selection to the Eighth Judicial District Court, Department XIV. Talim, who currently serves as the Team Chief of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Unit in the…

Carson City, NV - On June 13, 2024, Governor Joe Lombardo and fitness icon Jake (Body by Jake) Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils (NFGFC), announced the three Nevada schools that were selected to each…

Reno, NV -- Please see the statement below from Governor Joe Lombardo on the death of United States District Court Judge Larry Hicks, who tragically lost his life after being struck by a vehicle near the Reno Courthouse on May 30, 2024:…

Las Vegas, NV -- In case you missed it, on May 23rd, Governor Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) approved two companies that will receive $35,321,637in taxabatements. In return, these companies are…

CARSON CITY, NV – Governor Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) on May 21st, announced the creation of the Nevada Middle Mile Network. "I’m pleased to announce the allocation…

Carson City, NV -- On May 15th, Governor Joe Lombardo announced that he will lower the flags to half-staff on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in honor of peace officers who have been killed in the line of duty. Governor Lombardo has ordered the flags of…

On April 11, Governor Joe Lombardo sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration to curb inflation by reining in federal spending and to take action on the housing shortage in Nevada. “Here in Nevada, we are now at a stage…

Las Vegas, NV - Over $200 million in new Medicaid funds to be invested in children’s behavioral health over the next three years Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced the expansion of behavioral health services for Nevada children in…

Las Vegas, NV - Today, Governor Joe Lombardo sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration to take immediate action on the affordable housing crisis in Nevada by releasing more federal land for development. “The federal…

Las Vegas, NV - Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced Col Mary L. Devine as the new Director of the Nevada Department of Veterans Services. “I’m pleased to announce Col. Mary L. Devine as the new Director of the Nevada Department of…

Carson City, NV - This morning, Governor Joe Lombardo announced a 2-hour delayed start for state offices in Carson City. The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) are reporting icy roads and dangerous…

Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced that the State of Nevada will celebrate Nevada State Employee Appreciation Week from Sunday, May 7 to Saturday, May 13. “I’m grateful for the work of our dedicated Nevada state employees,”…

Today, the Economic Forum met to forecast and review the upcoming general fund revenues for the current fiscal year and upcoming biennium. Following the conclusion of the meeting, Ben Kieckhefer, Chief of Staff to Governor Joe Lombardo, announced…

Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced that he has appointed George Markantonis to the Nevada Gaming Commission. George Markantonis will replace outgoing Commissioner Steve Cohen. “I’m grateful for Steve Cohen’s hard work on the…

Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced his appointment of Gregory G. Gordon to the Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division, Department C “I’m pleased to announce that I’ve appointed Greg Gordon to serve in Department C of…

Today, Governor Lombardo’s Chief of Staff Ben Kieckhefer released the following statement on pending city charter legislation: “Mayors throughout Nevada have made it clear that they value the voice of their constituents when…

Today, Governor Joe Lombardo is pleased to announce the graduation of Class 18 of the Nevada Certified Public Manager (NVCPM) Program. The 34 graduates from across the state represent 13 State agencies, 2 State Boards, 2 local government entities,…

Today, Governor Lombardo announced that he has appointed Clara Andriola to the Washoe County Commission. Andriola will fill the vacant commission seat representing District 4, which was previously held by Vaughn Hartung. Hartung resigned from the…

Today, Governor Joe Lombardo and the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) announced the kickoff of the High Speed Nevada Connectivity Outreach and Engagement Tour next week. The High Speed Nevada Initiative is a…

Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced Executive Order 2023-007, which outlines his state energy policy objectives for the next decade. The Executive Order highlights Governor Lombardo’s multifaceted approach to state energy policy and…

This afternoon, Governor Joe Lombardo amended his declaration of emergency to include additional areas that have been impacted by the ongoing severe weather in northern Nevada. Areas now impacted by the weather include: Carson City, Churchill…

This afternoon, Governor Joe Lombardo issued an update on the state response to the severe weather that has impacted Nevada. “As severe weather continues across the state, I want to assure all Nevadans that we are working continuously with…

This evening, Governor Joe Lombardo amended his declaration of emergency to include additional counties that have been impacted by the ongoing severe weather in northern Nevada. Areas now impacted by the weather include: Carson City, Churchill…

This evening, Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency due to ongoing severe weather conditions in Churchill County, Douglas County, and Lyon County. Since yesterday, severe weather has brought heavy rainfall, flooding, and infrastructure…

Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced his selections for two new judicial appointments. Governor Lombardo appointed Paul M. Gaudet to the Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division, Department N and Regina M. McConnell to the Eighth Judicial…

Tomorrow at sunrise, the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada will return to full-staff, per Executive Order 2023-006. Executive Order 2023-006 called for the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff…

Today, Governor Joe Lombardo signed Executive Order 2023-006, which honors the victims of the REMSA Care Flight crash on February 24, 2023. Governor Lombardo signed the executive order following Friday’s vigil for Ed Pricola, the flight nurse…

This morning, Governor Joe Lombardo announced a 2-hour delayed start for state offices in Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Mineral County, Storey County, and Washoe County. Aside from essential public safety and corrections personnel, state…

This morning, Governor Joe Lombardo announced that state offices in Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Storey County, and Washoe County will remain closed on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Aside from essential public safety and corrections…

Due to severe incoming winter weather in northern Nevada, Governor Joe Lombardo has announced that state offices in Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Storey County, and Washoe County will remain closed on Monday, February 27, 2023. Aside…

Today, Governor Joe Lombardo signed Senate Bill 124, ending a mining tax prepayment in the current the fiscal year, rather than the first year of the next biennium. This measure will effectively transfer roughly $70 million from the General Fund in…

Due to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) reporting severe weather and potentially dangerous road conditions, Governor Joe Lombardo has ordered an early closing for all state government offices…

This afternoon, Governor Joe Lombardo issued a proclamation ending the state of emergency in Nevada due to the gas pipeline disruption. While the Kinder Morgan pipeline resumed operations on Saturday afternoon, the Office of the Governor advised…

Last night, Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency to help mitigate the impact of the California fuel pipeline leak in Southern Nevada. Since declaring the state of emergency, the Office of the Governor has remained in constant…

This afternoon, the Office of the Governor was informed that Kinder Morgan had successfully resumed pipeline operations. Please see the following statement from Governor Lombardo: “My office has received notice from Kinder Morgan that they…

This evening, Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency to help mitigate the impact of the California fuel pipeline leak in Southern Nevada. The Office of the Governor is actively working with Kinder Morgan, the Nevada Division of…

Governor Joe Lombardo signed Executive Order 2023-005, which directed the Division of Internal Audits in the Governor’s Finance Office to review Nevada’s 17 public school districts and the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority.…

Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced Dwayne McClinton as the Director of the Office of Energy. McClinton previously served on Governor Lombardo’s transition team. “I’m pleased to announce Dwayne McClinton as the new Director of…

Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak released highlights from the 2023-2025 budget. The Economic Forum recently finalized the revenue projections the Governor must use in developing the Executive Budget for the next biennium. The Governor’s…

Today, lawmakers at the Interim Finance Committee approved a number of programs put forward by Governor Steve Sisolak and the Executive Branch to provide free meals to Nevada school children, support the development of the College of Medicine at…

Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced 38 appointments made to the State of Nevada boards, commissions, and agencies during the month of November. The Governor has appointed hundreds of individuals since assuming office, and he encourages…

Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Housing Division announced the final awards for the $500 million Home Means Nevada affordable housing initiative. "I’m so proud that through collaboration across all levels of the public…

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board of Directors approved Redwood Materials $105,615,082 abatement today after the company announced the second largest capital investment since…

Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak issued a statement following President Biden’s announcement of his intention to designate the Avi Kwa Ame region of Nevada as a national monument: “Thank you to President Biden and the Department of…

Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced the appointment of Patricia Lee, Esq., to the Nevada Supreme Court, Seat F, effective immediately. Lee is a partner at Hutchison and Steffen, where she has worked since 2002. She became a partner in…

Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced 64 appointments made to the State of Nevada boards, commissions, and agencies during the months of September and October. The Governor has appointed hundreds of individuals since assuming office, and…

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Nevada State Police are reporting worsening weather conditions, dropping temperatures and potentially dangerous road conditions. As such, all State executive branch offices will close,…

Photos taken at the Nevada Governor’s Mansion during Halloween trick-or-treating are now available online here. “The First Lady and I love spending Halloween at the Governor’s Mansion meeting thousands of our neighbors in Carson…

Today, Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine announced the State of Nevada has maintained its highest credit ratings in history from Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investor Services, and S&P Global Ratings. With this action, all three major rating…

Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak issued a proclamation naming October 31 as Nevada Day and issued a message in honor of the Silver State’s 158th birthday. The letter reads in part: “Born in battle, Nevada’s origins remain…

Weekly Newsletter It will take collaboration across all corners of our state to tackle the housing crisis – and thanks to the Nevada Housing Coalition, hundreds of stakeholders from across the state gathered in Reno this week for the Nevada…

Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Housing Division announced an initial set of funding awards for the $500 million Home Means Nevada initiative. Funded by American Rescue Plan dollars, this initiative will create lasting and…

Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak ordered flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and State public buildings and grounds from sunrise until sunset on Friday, October 28, 2022 in observance…

Today, lawmakers approved a slew of programs put forward by Governor Steve Sisolak aimed at fortifying Nevada’s water infrastructure, improving the quality of life for Nevadans and modernizing State systems to better serve residents.…

Weekly Newsletter Every Nevadan deserves a home – and this week, we took a great step towards that goal. I was proud to join Clark County at the Grant Sawyer State Office Building to announce a $1.25 million federal grant awarded to the Las…

On Wednesday, Governor Steve Sisolak delivered a keynote address on the first day of the Nevada Housing Coalition’s third annual statewide Nevada Housing Conference at the Peppermill Reno. During the conference, housing stakeholders from…

The State of Nevada is experiencing significant internet outages impacting most state websites and online services for residents. The Department of Administration has identified a physical failure with a fiber connection and a repair is currently in…

Weekly Newsletter This week, I was proud to help cut the ribbon on the newly-opened Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This marks a major step forward in our commitment to bring accessible and life-saving…

Weekly Newsletter On Sep 30th, we proudly held the state’s first-ever Infrastructure Summit at the Las Vegas Convention Center, bringing together stakeholders from across Nevada and the country to discuss historic investments coming into our…

Last night, First Lady Kathy Sisolak and Governor Sisolak hosted “The First Lady Presents...” Second Annual Art Exhibition in the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City on Tuesday evening, kicking off the six-month public display of…

Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak issued the following statement regarding a medium-security inmate who escaped from Southern Desert Correctional Center: This morning, my office was informed by the Nevada Department of Corrections that an…

On Tuesday, September 27, First Lady Kathy Sisolak and Governor Steve Sisolak will be hosting “The First Lady Presents...” Second Annual Art Exhibition in the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City. "The First Lady Presents...”…

Weekly Newsletter This week, I was honored to hold a roundtable with Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and labor leaders in Las Vegas to discuss the current state of the industry and how we can all work together towards a brighter future for Nevada and…

Today, the Governor’s Office released the final list of guest speakers for the first-ever Infrastructure Summit, including U.S. Under Secretary of Transportation Carlos Monje, White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu and Las Vegas…

On Thursday, September 22, Governor Steve Sisolak will announce the launch of ArrayRx, a digital discount card for prescription drugs. All Nevadans will be able to enroll for the free discount card, regardless of age or income. Using the digital…

Weekly Newsletter Our small businesses are the backbone of our economy – and thanks to the Nevada Legislature’s Interim Finance Committee this week, Nevada small businesses could receive a $35 million boost for the next three years…

Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects announced the filing of a new legal motion to bring an end to failed federal plans to construct a repository for the nation’s highly radioactive waste at Yucca…

No-cost workforce development program will connect women farmers and entrepreneurs with resources to help grow food/beverage product businesses (SPARKS, Nev.) – The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), alongside the National Association…

Las Vegas Raiders President Sandra Douglass Morgan and White House Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu will deliver remarks at Governor Steve Sisolak’s Infrastructure Summit in two weeks, on September 30 at the Las…

ICYMI: Yesterday, the Federal Highway Administration notified NDOT that it has approved the Nevada Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan it submitted on July 29, 2022. "The NEVI plan is the playbook for transforming the way Nevadans and…