Lombardo Administration Releases 2025 Year-End Report Highlighting Housing and Economic Growth

Governor Joe Lombardo released his administration’s annual summary outlining progress across housing, healthcare, education, public safety, and state government operations. The report highlights policy actions and funding initiatives aimed at improving affordability, access to services, and economic growth statewide.

In housing, the administration pointed to the Nevada Housing Access and Attainability Act, which allocates $183 million to reduce permitting delays and support the construction of attainable housing. State officials estimate the initiative could help generate more than $1 billion in new affordable housing development. The Nevada Housing Division also approved more than $1 billion in bonding to develop and preserve over 5,500 rental units and authorized an additional $900 million to support more than 3,300 first-time homebuyers. According to the administration, these efforts added more than 6,500 affordable rental homes and expanded the state’s affordable housing inventory by over 15 percent.

Healthcare initiatives included the creation of the Nevada Health Authority, intended to improve access to affordable care statewide. The administration secured $180 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program and signed legislation aimed at expanding Nevada’s healthcare workforce. Nearly $40 million was directed to assist families impacted by the federal government shutdown, and the Silver State General Assistance Program was established to address potential future disruptions in federal aid.

In education, state officials reported a five percentage point increase in the Clark County School District graduation rate in 2025. The administration implemented accountability measures, formed a Public Education Oversight Board, and expanded school choice options through open enrollment policies and increased charter school capacity.

Public safety efforts included passage of the Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act, updates to DUI and pretrial release laws, and enhancements to statutes addressing various criminal offenses. The administration also coordinated the state’s response to a major cyberattack, establishing a centralized Security Operations Center and launching a Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline Program.

State government modernization initiatives included relocating state employees to a new State Office Complex in Las Vegas, which officials estimate will save taxpayers more than $950 million over time. The state also replaced legacy human resources and financial systems with CORE.NV and expanded electronic filing options for tax returns.

On the economic front, Nevada hosted the second annual Governor’s Lithium Summit and announced expanded high-speed internet access to nearly 50,000 homes and businesses. The administration approved incentive packages for 48 companies, projects that officials say could bring approximately $6 billion in capital investment and create more than 10,000 jobs. More than 900 state regulations were streamlined, and changes were made to reduce the tax burden on businesses.

In a statement included with the report, Governor Lombardo said the administration focused on reducing red tape, strengthening public safety, improving access to healthcare, and increasing accountability in education. He added that while more work remains in 2026, the past year demonstrated progress across multiple policy areas.