Indy Video: Where Nevada gets $8.8 billion for its budget

Economy & Business | Legislature

January 14th, 2019 - 2:05am

Governor Steve Sisolak delivers his inaugural address on the steps of the Nevada State Capitol in Carson City, Nev., Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. (David Calvert/The Nevada Independent)

Indy Video: Where Nevada gets $8.8 billion for its budget

Joey Lovato

Michelle Rindels

January 14th, 2019 - 2:05am

As Gov. Steve Sisolak prepares to unveil his spending priorities at the State of the State address on Wednesday, and as lawmakers prepare for the upcoming session, The Nevada Independent takes a look at the budget in the works for the coming biennium (2019-2021).

Reporter Michelle Rindels breaks down Nevada’s different sources of revenue, including which taxes make the biggest splash and how much they are expected to bring the state in coming years. We also take a look at where the state may spend that money, based on recommendations from Sandoval.

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