Lombardo’s pledge to fix Nevada’s economy belied by policies, say critics

Lombardo’s pledge to fix Nevada’s economy belied by policies, say critics

(Photo: Ronda Churchill for Nevada Current)Gov. Joe Lombardo made righting Nevada’s economy a focus of his gubernatorial campaign. Now, as he begins his quest for re-election in 2026, critics contend he has failed to fulfill two central promises – to make housing more affordable and to lower the unemployment rate. Lombardo’s policies on housing and employment often appear at odds with his goals, say observers. “He has no intention of lowering re…