GOP gov. claims swing-state opponent's agenda carries $18B price tag in explosive report as key midterm nears

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo's campaign claims Democratic rival Aaron Ford's policy agenda would incur $18.1 billion in combined government and private-sector costs over four years, including $7.93 billion in state spending. Ford's campaign disputes the analysis, arguing it misrepresents proposals and classifies costs incorrectly. A University of Nevada, Reno professor supports Lombardo's report, calling the $18 billion estimate reasonable.