Nevada's constitution requires lawmakers to pass a balanced budget. The senate leader said Lombardo's proposal would not meet that requirement and needs to be significantly rewritten. She said the governor's office will have to submit "major amendments" by the close of business on Jan. 29.

Less than 2 weeks before the start of the Nevada legislative session and following 'major structural issues' identified in his proposed budget, Gov. Joe Lombard

Gov. Joe Lombardo addresses school choice, crime, childcare and government efficiency in State of State. Democratic response covers abortion, guns.

Permanent teacher pay raises, state investments in housing and measures to strengthen criminal penalties for theft and drug violations. That and much more was part of Governor Joe Lombardo’s State of

Yeager said one thing the Legislature can do is “be very aware” of the state budget and whether money is being spent on mass deportations. He pointed out that Lombardo in his state of the speech address said he wanted to “hold the line” on the budget and denied millions in agency funding requests.

After Gov. Joe Lombardo took aim in his State of the State address at an ever-expanding number of boards and commissions that operate in Nevada with minimal oversight, a plan to reform the system

Gov. Joe Lombardo laid out his agenda for the upcoming legislative session Wednesday in his State of the State address and called on lawmakers of both parties to be responsive

The proposed executive, two-year budget as submitted to lawmakers contained a $335 million deficit, but the Governor’s Finance Office said it is working on amendments to fix the imbalance.

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo delivered his 2025 State of the State Address on Wednesday in Carson City. Here is the full text of his speech:

CARSON CITY — Gov. Joe Lombardo will give his 2025 State of the State Address at 6 p.m. today in Nevada’s capital, where he will share his goals and priorities ahead of the upcoming legislative session.

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo delivers his State of the State Address on Jan. 15, 2025, followed by the Democratic Response from Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager.

The state’s legislative session is set to start on Feb. 3. Democrats control the state House and Senate. Lombardo’s first priority piece of legislation is the Nevada Housing Accountability Act. The governor said this measure will reduce building fees, incentivize development and create a public-private partnership.