Nevada Assembly Urges Lombardo to Hire Laid Off Federal Workers

Nevada Assembly leaders are urging Governor Joe Lombardo to hire laid-off federal workers from recent federal job cuts associated with the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency. In a letter, Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager and other leaders highlighted the plight of approximately 20,000 federal workers in Nevada, emphasizing that the layoffs could exacerbate the state's already highest-in-the-nation unemployment rate of 5.7%. They propose integrating these workers into vacant state positions to bolster public services and provide financial stability for affected families. The letter also references similar initiatives in states like Virginia and Maryland, advocating for swift action to help these workers. Lombardo's office has previously emphasized the state's economic growth and hiring efforts, indicating a need for bipartisan cooperation on this issue. Democratic lawmakers stress that this proposal is not just a partisan concern but essential for economic stability in Nevada.