LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo called on Congress to end the ongoing federal government shutdown in a letter sent to Senator Jacky Rosen.
“Nevadans across the state are suffering from the federal shutdown,” Lombardo said. “My administration is working to fill funding gaps and mitigate the impact wherever possible, but with paychecks paused and benefits in jeopardy, it’s well past time for Democratic leadership in Congress to work with Republicans and the President to reopen the government.”
Lombardo says he will the State is committed to supporting Nevadans affected by the impasse.
According to a press release, the Office of the Governor briefed Nevada’s federal delegation on the ongoing and potential impacts of the shutdown. Lombardo also sent a letter to US Senato