Lombardo wields veto power over multiple bills in Nevada.

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Lombardo wields veto power over multiple bills in Nevada.
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Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed a $7 billion budget bill for state agencies, along with 14 other bills, citing a lack of transparency and accountability. The vetoed budget bill contained funding for social and health programs, including a 78% increase in funding for the Legislative Branch. Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro criticized Lombardo for choosing politics over policy and urged him to sign a revised budget bill. Lombardo emphasized fiscal responsibility and criticized the use of one-time funds for ongoing programs.

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