Copy This Embed Code: Ad LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — School choice has been a debate in Nevada for many years. Now it’s at the forefront once again. On Monday, Governor Joe Lombardo expressed support for the issue in his State of the State address. "I’m proposing the single largest investment in K-12 education and raising the bar on expectations and accountability to a level not yet seen in Nevada," said Gov. Joe Lombardo. MORE: Governor Lombardo announces plans to expand school choice during State of the State address During his State of the State speech, Governor Joe Lombardo made good on his promise to move education to the top of his agenda. "My budget contains $2 billion for our students." But while the governor has long said public schools shouldn’t be a student’s only option. Some feel he’s softened his view on the controversial issue of school choice, opting instead for ‘opportunity scholarships.’ A $50 million dollar tax credit program he says will help many low-income K-12 students. UNLV History Professor Michael Green explains. "I don’t think the governor backed away completely from school choice," said Green. "I do think he understands the problem. This is not something democrats […]