Issue Position: Jobs & the Economy

Issue Position

No state was hit harder by the Great Recession than Nevada, from the housing crisis to skyrocketing unemployment. As our state finds its footing again and continues to grow, Jacky knows how important it is to diversify Nevada's economy and build a more durable system that protects workers.

Jacky knows that supporting Nevada's business community is essential to our long-term future. Because of her pro-business voting record in 2017, Jacky was honored with the Spirit of Enterprise award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Jacky is leading efforts to incentivize research and development hiring at tech startups that are driving innovation. With Nevada rapidly becoming a national leader in clean energy, Jacky is working to support an industry that created thousands of good-paying jobs across the state.

Jacky knows we should be investing more in vocational training and apprenticeship programs that will prepare Nevadans for high-tech and specialized jobs that require advanced skills. She also believes in expanding economic security for Nevada's hardworking families by raising the minimum wage to a livable wage of $15 an hour and ensuring access to paid family and medical leave.

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