Attorney General Criticizes Nevada’s Economic Performance Under Lombardo
In a recent statement, Attorney General Aaron Ford has expressed strong criticism of Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo’s economic management, particularly in light of a report from Lombardo’s team claiming that the state’s unemployment rate is “competitive nationally.” This assertion has been met with skepticism by Ford, who describes the state’s economic situation as dire.
“No worker would brag about being the second worst at their job – but Joe Lombardo is begging working Nevadans to reward him for presiding over the second worst economy in the nation for job seekers,” stated Attorney General Aaron Ford. “Unemployment is at a whopping 5.2%, and our economy is in major jeopardy thanks to the sledgehammer Lombardo and his puppetmaster Trump have taken to our tourism, gaming, and service industries. On top of that, Nevadans pay among the highest costs in the nation for groceries, gas, and housing.
Ford further elaborates that despite the financial strain on Nevada residents, Lombardo’s team continues to paint a favorable picture of the state’s economy. According to Ford, their claims fail to reflect the reality faced by working families. “Despite the stress and hopelessness that working families are suffering under Lombardo and Trump, he and his team are desperately trying to get Nevadans to ignore what they feel in their wallets – calling Nevada’s unemployment rate ‘competitive nationally.’ Let’s be clear: Nevada’s economy is only ‘competitive’ if we’re in a race to the bottom, which is all we’ve been doing under Lombardo,” Ford added.
Background on Economic Challenges
- Governor Lombardo has praised former President Trump as the “greatest president,” while asserting that “our economy is moving in the right direction.” However, Nevada families have reportedly faced increased costs, spending an extra $2,900 on average for essentials such as food, energy, and healthcare.
- Lombardo has been criticized for opposing refunds to Nevadans for expenses linked to tariffs from the Trump administration, having remarked it would be “malpractice” to challenge Trump’s trade policies.
- The Gaming Control Board’s January report described 2026’s start as “disastrous,” highlighting an 11% drop in revenue from Las Vegas Strip gaming.
- Wynn Resorts postponed a remodeling project due to tariff impacts, later noting a 10% cost increase attributed to these tariffs. (source)
- A decline in Las Vegas visitors has led to layoffs in gaming companies, with one company laying off 700 workers globally.
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