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Nevada State Senator Ira Hansen has placed Attorney General Aaron Ford on notice, demanding answers regarding the state’s failed fiber optic project, in which $9 million in public funds remain unaccounted for. The controversy has deepened as the attorney representing Uprise, the troubled internet company at the center of the scandal, seeks to withdraw from the case following revelations of financial mismanagement.

The fallout comes after the resignation of Uprise’s owner from his family’s investment business, raising further concerns about the company’s stability. Meanwhile, Comm NV has taken legal action against Uprise and the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) for non-payment, intensifying scrutiny over the failed project planned for Lovelock.

Law enforcement agencies, including the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, the Nevada Attorney General’s Office, and the FBI, have launched a criminal investigation into the matter. With millions in state funds missing and no progress on the optic infrastructure, questions about oversight and accountability continue to mount.