Silver State Times

The Interim Finance Committee has moved forward with funding for Gov. Steve Sisolak's housing and broadband priorities along with other programs by approving more community recovery grants.

"Affordable housing is a critical priority for Nevadans, and for my administration," Sisolak said in a recent news release from his office. "I am grateful to members of the Interim Finance Committee for approving all the funding programs brought forward today so we can move quickly to make a difference for Nevadans. Today's meeting marked a big step forward for the Silver State as we funded programs for housing, broadband, food security and mental health services."

The committee approved $250 million in government funds, with more than half going to the governor's "Home Means Nevada" program to provide affordable housing and well-paying jobs.

"I was proud to support the single largest investment in affordable housing in the state's history," Speaker Pro Tem Steve Yeager said in the release. "The Home Means Nevada housing initiative and the other programs passed during today's Interim Finance Committee meeting will make our state a great place to live and ensure that home can continue to mean Nevada for families across the state."

Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro noted in the release that she was aware families in the state are struggling and expressed optimism that the program would provide more affordable-housing opportunities.