By the Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Board, December 31, 2024 As we ring in 2025, millions … [Read More...] about EDITORIAL: 2025 resolutions for Nevada’s political class
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Politics and Government
Price-gouging ban, longer recess on deck for 2025 legislative session
With more than 1,000 bills reviewed during each 120-day session, the 200-some measures drafted so far are a fraction of what lawmakers will consider in 2025. By Tabitha Mueller, Eric Neugeboren, Isabella Aldrete, The Nevada Independent, January 2, 2025 Nevada’s 2025 legislative session may … [Read More...] about Price-gouging ban, longer recess on deck for 2025 legislative session
Lombardo to give State of the State speech next week
The Nevada Republican will discuss his legislative priorities in a public address on Jan. 15, according to his office. By McKenna Ross, Las Vegas Review-Journal, January 6, 2025 Gov. Joe Lombardo will address Nevadans about his administration’s progress since taking office and his goals for … [Read More...] about Lombardo to give State of the State speech next week
Attorney General Ford Confirms 2026 Bid for Governor
Ford told the RJ he has had numerous conversations to determine how he can best serve Nevada By Megan Barth, The Nevada Globe, December 12, 2024 According to a report in the Las Vegas Review-Journal (RJ), Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) intends to run for governor of the state of … [Read More...] about Attorney General Ford Confirms 2026 Bid for Governor
Tourism & Gaming
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
Nevada gaming by the numbers: Casino taxes exceed expectations
by David Danzis, Las Vegas Review-Journal, August 29, 2024 Casino taxes and fees collected by Nevada during the state’s most recent fiscal year exceeded economic forecasts, according to data from gaming regulators. However, collections are down slightly through the first couple of months in the … [Read More...] about Nevada gaming by the numbers: Casino taxes exceed expectations
Governor’s Tourism Conference returning to Las Vegas after hiatus
by Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal, August 16, 2024 The Governor’s Conference on Tourism, a two-day gathering of tourism leaders, will return in October this year after a four-year hiatus, Travel Nevada, the state’s branded destination marketing organization announced. This year’s … [Read More...] about Governor’s Tourism Conference returning to Las Vegas after hiatus
Business
REPORT: Small Business Optimism Surges Post Election
A net percent of small business owners expect the economy to improve under the incoming Trump administration By Megan Barth, The Nevada Globe, December 10, 2024 The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to its highest reading since June 2021 surging by eight points in November to … [Read More...] about REPORT: Small Business Optimism Surges Post Election
Retailers expect solid holiday spending this season
As the retail real estate sector remains solid in Las Vegas for now and prepares for the holiday shopping season, the Retail Association of Nevada expects a 3 percent increase in sales to a record $6.4 billion. By Buck Wargo, Las Vegas Business Press, November 26, 2024 As the retail real … [Read More...] about Retailers expect solid holiday spending this season
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
How Rent Control Distorts the Housing Market: Understanding Supply and Demand
By Nevada Policy Staff, December 26, 2024 Rent stabilization laws are all the rage but no one is talking about how these laws would impact renters in places like Clark County (Las Vegas Valley, Henderson, etc.) and beyond. Here’s the truth: Rent control creates more demand and fewer … [Read More...] about How Rent Control Distorts the Housing Market: Understanding Supply and Demand
Six new Nevada laws take effect in 2025 — what’s in them?
By Eric Neugeboren, The Nevada Independent, January 1, 2025 The final set of laws passed during Nevada’s 2023 legislative session went into effect Wednesday, including measures related to ending the subminimum wage for disabled employees and removing the sales tax on diapers. Parts of six laws … [Read More...] about Six new Nevada laws take effect in 2025 — what’s in them?
Nevada Republicans block Democrat supermajority
By Josh Meny, 2 News Nevada, November 14, 2024 In a victory for Governor Joe Lombardo, legislative Republicans prevented Democrats from achieving two-thirds supermajorities in both chambers of the legislature. The balance of power in the Senate remains unchanged, with Democrats holding 13 … [Read More...] about Nevada Republicans block Democrat supermajority
Nevada News
Las Vegas home sales data offers good news for sellers and buyers
By Patrick Blennerhassett, Las Vegas Review-Journal, January 7, 2025 Home sales in Southern Nevada were up in 2024 compared with the previous year — the worst year for sales since 2008 — and prices could be starting to drop, according to new statistics from the Las Vegas Realtors. A total of … [Read More...] about Las Vegas home sales data offers good news for sellers and buyers
Promises, Potential & Pitfalls
By Jennifer Rachel Baumer, Nevada Business Magazine, January 1, 2025 A new year feels like a change, finishing one chapter and starting the next. Ordinarily there’s a narrative that pulls everyone along, because most situations, events and circumstances don’t change overnight. This time the … [Read More...] about Promises, Potential & Pitfalls
Report: State Budget Grows By One Billion, 7 Percent Growth
The State of Nevada Economic Forum has provided their forecast for the state’s biennium budget By Megan Barth, The Nevada Globe, December 5, 2024 The State of Nevada Economic Forum, comprised of five economic experts appointed by Governor Lombardo has provided their forecast for the … [Read More...] about Report: State Budget Grows By One Billion, 7 Percent Growth
