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

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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