But two of the state’s most powerful entities, the Culinary Union and the gaming industry, came out on opposing sides to the issue.
Members of the Culinary Union urged lawmakers to support the legislation, touting it as a way for the state to support youth mental health.
“Sustainable investment in youth mental health is good public policy that is long overdue and implementing a state lottery would allow Nevada to address an ongoing and urgent public health crisis,” said Culinary Union lobbyist Paul Catha.