Every August, when the United States Senate is out for the month, I get to return home to Nevada and meet with families, workers, and business owners across our state. I hear from Nevadans every day of the year, whether I’m back home or in Washington, but August is an opportunity for me to talk to as many residents as I can and discuss with them what they need from me. As I’ve traveled throughout our state this past month, one of the most pressing issues Nevadans are telling me about is housing.
Nevada is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation; since 2010, the Silver State has gained an average of 24,000 new residents each year. The Silver State is a wonderful place to raise a family, grow a business, and find a good-paying job. But our housing supply has just not kept up with th