Governor Lombardo details Nevada economy, energy and immigration management
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Updated · POLITICO · Apr 30
Governor Lombardo details Nevada economy, energy and immigration management
9 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Apr 30
He said Nevada added more than 34,000 jobs in the past year and general fund revenue rose 8%, while solar supplies about 30% of the state's energy mix.
Lombardo said he persuaded the president not to block Nevada solar projects, with two more since coming online, and argued cooperation has spared Las Vegas from large ICE raids seen elsewhere.
The Republican governor is making an economic case as Nevada's electorate shifts, with registered nonpartisans rising from about 570,000 to nearly 775,000 since his 2022 victory.
As data centers surge, can Nevada's power grid keep up with its renewable energy targets?
Beyond job numbers, what is the real impact of Nevada's tech boom on its vital resources?