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As the economy slows, what does it mean for lawmakers in Carson City?

Jeff Scheid

State lawmakers will have almost $200 million less than originally expected as they build a state budget for the next two years. That decline comes at a time when lawmakers also expect cuts from the federal government, which supports programs like Medicaid.

How will lawmakers make it work? What’s likely to get cut?


Mike Willden, lobbyist, The Perkins Company, Former Chief of Staff to former Republican Governor Brian Sandoval

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Paul serves as KNPR's producer and reporter in Northern Nevada. Based in Reno, Paul specializes in politics, covering the state legislature as well as national issues' effect in Nevada.