Congresswoman Dina Titus reiterated her warning about a budget crisis in Nevada after the Nevada Economic Forum today approved a forecast predicting a slowdown in revenues to fund vital state services. 

“The combination of the Trump tariffs and the DOGE cuts to vital programs like Medicaid are putting Nevadans at risk,” Congresswoman Titus said. “We are being asked to fill the gaps left by federal cuts to services while the Trump tariffs are damaging our economy and shrinking state revenues.”

The Nevada Economic Forum, which sets revenue projections for the Nevada Legislature to use in finalizing a 2025-27 biennial budget, approved a forecast projecting about $190 million less in revenues from major taxes than it projected in December 2024.

“That means there will be even less money for education, social services, infrastructure ,and environmental protection,” Congresswoman Titus said. “It is more important than ever that Nevadans call on the Trump administration to reverse course on tariffs and oppose the draconian budget cuts by DOGE and the Republican Congress.”

Congresswoman Titus recently addressed the Nevada Legislature and warned legislators about a “tsunami” of federal cuts coming to Nevada, which relies on federal funding for 27.7 percent of its state budget. In particular, she noted the state may lose $3 billion in federal funding for Medicaid, which provides health care coverage for 812,000 Nevadans. Congresswoman Titus also noted the loss of federal funds to support Nevada schools and nutrition programs.

She said today that the Trump tariffs are already taking a toll on the state’s economy, citing a report this week that visitation to Southern Nevada in March plunged 7.8 percent from a year ago, one of the steepest year-over-year drops since the coronavirus pandemic.

“Nevada is often the first state to suffer from economic downturns because of our reliance on tourism,” Congresswoman Titus said. “We must oppose federal policies that will mean job losses and cuts to services when Nevadans need them most. The future of our state is at stake.”