By Chuck Muth, Nevada News & Views, July 25, 2025 Walk into The Bootlegger Bistro on … [Read More...] about This Las Vegas Restaurant Has Served Pasta – And Politics – For 50 Years
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Politics and Government
Attorney General Aaron Ford launches bid for Nevada governor
By Jessica Hill, Las Vegas Review-Journal, July 28, 2025 Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford formally launched his 2026 campaign for governor Monday against Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. “If you’re tired of the status quo, and you’re tired of people who won’t stand up for you, you want someone … [Read More...] about Attorney General Aaron Ford launches bid for Nevada governor
Justice Department asks Nevada for voter roll information
The Department of Justice sent a letter to Nevada and other states asking for voter roll data and other election information. By Jessica Hill, Las Vegas Review-Journal, July 17, 2025 The Trump administration requested that Nevada provide it with voter roll data and other election-related … [Read More...] about Justice Department asks Nevada for voter roll information
Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill confirms she’s running for Nevada governor in 2026
By Mark Robison, Reno Gazette Journal, July 21, 2025 Washoe County Commission Chair Alexis Hill confirmed she’s running for Nevada governor in 2026. Hill told the RGJ on July 21 that rumors of her candidacy are true and that any further comment would need to wait until a formal campaign … [Read More...] about Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill confirms she’s running for Nevada governor in 2026
Tourism & Gaming
Orleans’ local customers help Boyd offset declining Las Vegas tourist market
By Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent, July 30, 2025 The Orleans has successfully bridged the gap between Las Vegas locals and the Vegas tourism crowd, giving the company a much-needed revenue boost in what is quickly becoming a challenging market. Boyd Gaming’s Orleans Hotel and Casino … [Read More...] about Orleans’ local customers help Boyd offset declining Las Vegas tourist market
Report: Nevada tourism generated $100B in economic activity, 436K jobs in 2024
By David Danzis, Las Vegas Review-Journal, March 26, 2025 Nevada’s tourism industry was responsible for nearly $100 billion in economic activity, produced more than 436,000 jobs paying out $24.4 billion in wages, and generated nearly one-third of the state’s general fund revenue in 2024, … [Read More...] about Report: Nevada tourism generated $100B in economic activity, 436K jobs in 2024
Looking back on 75 years of family, food and music at the Bootlegger Las Vegas
By Gabriela Rodriguez, Las Vegas Weekly, December 5, 2024 When you think of old-school Las Vegas—the kind of Vegas where the croon of Frank Sinatra and the jingle of slot machines echoed through the streets—you likely picture a world of bone-dry martinis, plump leather booths and lounge singers … [Read More...] about Looking back on 75 years of family, food and music at the Bootlegger Las Vegas
Business
Nevada Business Indicators
By Nevada Business Magazine, July 1, 2025 Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2025, largely due to an increase in imports ahead of anticipated tariffs and a decrease in government spending. Seasonally adjusted U.S. nonfarm … [Read More...] about Nevada Business Indicators
Recent grads report competitive Nevada job market, despite strong indicators
By Isaiah Steinberg, Las Vegas Review-Journal, July 8, 2025 During her five-month job search, recent University of Nevada, Reno graduate Emily Hess applied to around 400 jobs. She only heard back from seven. Hess graduated in May with degrees in journalism and English. She eventually landed a … [Read More...] about Recent grads report competitive Nevada job market, despite strong indicators
Keystone Press Releases
Keystone Turns 30: Three Decades of Business Advocacy in Nevada
Happy New Year! As we welcome 2025, we’re thrilled to celebrate a major milestone—Keystone Corporation’s 30th anniversary! In 1995, a small group of Nevada’s business leaders united to protect and promote a business-friendly environment in our state. Three decades later, Keystone stands as a … [Read More...] about Keystone Turns 30: Three Decades of Business Advocacy in Nevada
Nevada’s Labor Force Sees Remarkable Growth Under Governor Lombardo’s Leadership
LAS VEGAS, NV – Keystone celebrates the extraordinary growth in Nevada’s labor market as a direct result of Governor Joe Lombardo's focused approach to economic development. The state has seen its labor force grow for the 10th consecutive month, a testament to the Governor's effective … [Read More...] about Nevada’s Labor Force Sees Remarkable Growth Under Governor Lombardo’s Leadership
Legislation
At Vegas ‘field hearing,’ top House GOP appropriator pledges reversal of gambling tax deduction
The GOP member from Missouri said ‘three gaming CEOs’ he met with in Las Vegas encouraged him to support restoring the 100 percent deduction on losses. By Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent, July 25, 2025 House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) met with three gaming … [Read More...] about At Vegas ‘field hearing,’ top House GOP appropriator pledges reversal of gambling tax deduction
Nevada’s GOP governor vetoes Democrats’ voter ID deal
By Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, June 13, 2025 Gov. Joe Lombardo (R-NV) on Thursday vetoed a bill pitched by the state’s Democratic-controlled legislature as an effort to expand voter ID requirements — something he has advocated. As the 2025 legislative session wound … [Read More...] about Nevada’s GOP governor vetoes Democrats’ voter ID deal
2025 Lombardo Veto Tracker: Nonpartisan primary voting, right to IVF bills axed
The governor vetoed 87 proposals as of Thursday, including ones to bring voter ID to Nevada and negotiate the price of prescription drugs. By Isabella Aldrete, Tabitha Mueller, Eric Neugeboren, & Rocio Hernandez, The Nevada Independent, June 13, 2025 Gov. Joe Lombardo has broken his own … [Read More...] about 2025 Lombardo Veto Tracker: Nonpartisan primary voting, right to IVF bills axed
Nevada News
Nevada rolls out new unemployment system on time, within budget — a rarity for IT work
By Eric Neugeboren, The Nevada Independent, July 23, 2025 It turns out anything is possible in Nevada’s government — including rolling out a massive computer systems project on time and within budget. The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) on Tuesday celebrated … [Read More...] about Nevada rolls out new unemployment system on time, within budget — a rarity for IT work
BLM approves drilling for massive Nevada lithium project fast-tracked by Trump
BLM approves expanded drilling and development on public land by minerals company 3 Proton Lithium in Nye County’s Railroad Valley. By Jason Hidalgo, Reno Gazette Journal, July 4, 2025 A lithium exploration project fast-tracked by the Trump administration in the heart of Nevada can move … [Read More...] about BLM approves drilling for massive Nevada lithium project fast-tracked by Trump
Washoe County sees biggest wage gain of Nevada counties in 2024 but trails US average
By Mark Robison, Reno Gazette Journal, June 17, 2025 Washoe County showed the biggest gain in wages in 2024 of any county in Nevada — up 5.9%, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released June 17. That's still $100 a week below the national average for wages. The average weekly … [Read More...] about Washoe County sees biggest wage gain of Nevada counties in 2024 but trails US average
