Now the State of the State is a different story. Unless you are really into Nevada politics, you didn't watch. Twitter provided lots of entertainment and commentary with #NVSOTS. But we should really care about what our Governor has to say.
This is our state. We can't complain if we are unaware of the plans for our state. The State of the State provided a a detailed transcript of what Governor Brian Sandoval plans for Nevada. This shows Nevada residents who we voted for or didn't vote for. This is what #NewNevada (if you watched the speech you get it) will look like during the next two years.
Here are some key points from The State of The State:
- Governor Sandoval welcomed 20 Freshman Legislatures (more on that in another post)
- Education, job creation and the economy are his priorities this term
Education:
- Improving public education system is very important (K-12)
- Expansion of all day kindergarten (still pushing from last term)
- Improve reading skills - read by three ($3 million dollar budget to support literacy efforts)
- Digital devices for middle school ($50 million invested)
- Over $20 million available to our high schools
- Higher Education - new operating funds ($76 million invested)
- UNLV Hotel School will be funded with $24 million
- $9.3 million for establishing the new UNLV Medical School
- A total of $882 million will be invested in education over the next two years
Economy
- No more furloughs for state employees
- The Department of Transportation’s Project NEON will invest $250 million to improve I-15, reduce congestion, and create construction jobs
- Nevada’s job growth is third strongest in the country
Want more of what the Governor has to say, click the link below
Thx Lauren for doing this! Will help me and others stay informed.
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