The Nevada Legislature has faced calls for an investigation into the Uprise Fiber scandal, where $9 million in taxpayer funds disappeared from a failed fiber optic project. Despite public outcry and demands for action, no public hearings have been scheduled to look into the matter.
Key players in this scandal include Stephen Kromer, the owner of Uprise Fiber who is linked to millions in withdrawals but has not responded to inquiries, Governor Joe Lombardo who chairs the NDOT Board that approved the Uprise contract but has remained silent, and Attorney General Aaron Ford whose office approved the contract and launched a criminal investigation after reports of Kromer’s resignation, but has refused to comment citing litigation.
Senator Ira Hansen is the only lawmaker publicly calling for an investigation, but as a minority party member, he lacks the power to initiate one. The lack of oversight and answers have raised concerns among residents of Lovelock who are still without high-speed internet and are questioning who approved these payments.
Despite political inaction dominating the situation, there is a growing demand for a legislative probe to uncover the truth behind the missing $9 million. With Democrats controlling the Legislature, only they have the power to issue subpoenas and launch an investigation into what Senator Hansen calls a $9 million mistake made by the A.G.’s office.
The public is demanding answers and accountability as questions linger over who will step up to initiate a thorough investigation into the Uprise Fiber scandal.
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