By Jaden Urban, 2 News Nevada, March 19, 2025 Thacker Pass, about an hour away from Winnemucca, is home to possibly the largest lithium reserve in the world. Lithium Americas and General … [Read more...] about Update on Thacker Pass, Governor Lombardo and Congressmen Amodei Visit Workforce Hub
Rural Nevada
EDITORIAL: ‘Free’ rural internet money goes missing in Nevada
The Biden-era effort to bring broadband to rural America has been a multibillion-dollar bust. By the Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Board, February 25, 2025 The Biden-era effort to bring … [Read more...] about EDITORIAL: ‘Free’ rural internet money goes missing in Nevada
Vegas-sized solar project could come to Nevada’s smallest county; residents not thrilled
Environmentalists and some residents say the proposed Esmeralda 7 project could threaten wide-open spaces and central Nevada culture. by Amy Alonzo, The Nevada Independent, August 25, … [Read more...] about Vegas-sized solar project could come to Nevada’s smallest county; residents not thrilled
Gov. Lombardo announces $2.9 million for rural community development
August 2, 2024 CARSON CITY, Nev. – Governor Joe Lombardo announced that $2,915,875 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds have been awarded to six projects in rural Nevada.. … [Read more...] about Gov. Lombardo announces $2.9 million for rural community development
Economic development chief leads discussion on concerns of Elko business leaders
By Lydia Snow, Elko Daily Free Press, January 26, 2024 Elko business owners gathered Wednesday evening at the Elko Convention Center for a consultation with the Governor’s Office of Economic … [Read more...] about Economic development chief leads discussion on concerns of Elko business leaders