Gov. Joe Lombardo on Wednesday called on Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., to help reopen the federal government as the shutdown entered its fourth week.

“I’m writing to express my concern about the ongoing federal government shutdown and its growing impact on Nevada families, businesses, and communities,” Lombardo, a Republican, said in a letter to the senator.

“Our state is special in our ability to work collaboratively to solve problems and put people above politics,” he wrote. “I know you share my commitment to upholding that precedent, and I’m confident that through cooperation and goodwill, we can restore stability and move forward together.”

Meanwhile, Rosen countered that Lombardo should petition Republicans, including President Donald Trump, to end the stalemate, being that they hold t

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