Nevada

Governor
Joe Lombardo (Republican)

Population
3.28 million

Number of Senators
2 U.S. Senators

Number of Representatives
4 U.S. House members

Nevada became the 36th state on October 31, 1864. Its public life includes mining, gaming and tourism, public lands, military facilities, water scarcity, renewable energy, and rapid growth around Las Vegas and Reno. State government is centered in Carson City.

Overview

Nevada became the 36th state on October 31, 1864. Its public life includes mining, gaming and tourism, public lands, military facilities, water scarcity, renewable energy, and rapid growth around Las Vegas and Reno. State government is centered in Carson City.