Joe Lombardo, the Republican Governor of Nevada, announced that the state has implemented measures to increase housing supply and secure federal funds for rural health services to support families amid ongoing affordability challenges.
“Over the past year, we delivered real results for Nevadans – expanding attainable housing, strengthening public safety, improving access to affordable health care, restoring accountability in our schools, and building a stronger, more diverse economy,” said Joseph Michael Lombardo. “We cut red tape, stood firm against policies that would make our communities less safe or more expensive, and put students, families, and working Nevadans first. while there is more work to do in 2026, 2025 proved that when we focus on policies instead of politics, Nevadans win. As we enter the new year, my administration will continue fighting to keep our communities safer, stronger, and more affordable, so every Nevada family has the opportunity to thrive.”
According to Lombardo, a press release was posted on X outlining his administration’s key accomplishments for Nevada families in 2025. The document details initiatives in expanding attainable housing through bureaucratic reductions and bonding authority as well as enhancing affordable healthcare via state support services. These efforts include streamlining programs and coordinating with federal agencies to address local needs in housing and health sectors.
Nevada passed the Housing Access and Attainability Act in 2025, allocating $133 million to expand affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate-income households. The legislation authorized over $1 billion in bonding for development and preserved more than 5,500 rental homes while securing inventory for future supply growth. In healthcare, the state obtained nearly $180 million for the Rural Health Transformation Program to improve access and quality in rural areas.
The United States experienced a housing deficit growth to 4.7 million units in 2025 despite increased construction activity. National statistics show a shortage of 7.1 million affordable homes available for extremely low-income renters across the country. Federally, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services distributed $50 billion through the Rural Health Transformation Program to all 50 states for bolstering rural healthcare infrastructure.
Lombardo served in the United States Army before joining the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in 1988, advancing to become sheriff of Clark County in 2015. As a Republican, he won the 2022 gubernatorial election in Nevada, focusing his administration on public safety, education funding, and economic initiatives. His background in law enforcement informs policies aimed at reducing crime and improving state services.
