HomePoliticsSISOLAK SEEKS MORE CV19 $$$ FROM FEDS BUT HE’S KEEPING THE JETS Politics SISOLAK SEEKS MORE CV19 $$$ FROM FEDS BUT HE’S KEEPING THE JETS July 2, 2021 Rob Lauer Political Reporter Just as Gov. Steve Sisolak is about to give away $5 million in an illegal Vaccine Lottery, he’s claiming the state ran out of CV19 relief money and is now seeking more cash from Uncle Joe. Sisolak claims Nevada’s vaccine program has stalled as their top reason for seeking more funding from the feds. But he’s keeping the jets. Feb 14, 2021 Rob Lauer Political Reporter The Nevada Department of Transportaiton (NDOT) just spent $14 million to purchase 2 new private jets for the State of Nevada. NDOT current operates a U.S. built Cessna Citation II and a turbo prop Aero Commander. NDOT took delivery just last month in the middle of the pandemic of the brand new $10 million Pilatus PC-24 pictured above. (pictures curiosity of NDOT) The new aircraft, a Pilatus PC-24, is built in Switzerland is raising eyebrows. NDOT is also purchasing a King Air 350. NDOT claims they are saving around $2 million in maintenance on the new planes. Only government spends $14 million to save $2 million.