Capitol Chat: Nevada State Of The State Friday, January 16, 2015 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announces that Nevada was chosen as the new site for a $5 billion Tesla Motors car battery factory, during a press conference at the Capitol in Carson City, Nev., on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014. Tesla CEO Elon Musk was also on File / Cathleen Allison / AP Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval stressed the need to invest in education during his State of the State address last night. Capital Public Radio Sierra Reporter Ky Plaskon was at the speech last night and has more information about what the governor is proposing.