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Democratic legislator Shondra Summers-Armstrong to run for Las Vegas City Council
Summers-Armstrong is the sixth state lawmaker to announce a bid for a different public office and the 15th who will not return to the Legislature in 2025. By Tabitha Mueller, The Nevada Independent, November 28, 2023 Assemblywoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong (D-Las Vegas) announced Tuesday that … [Read More...] about Democratic legislator Shondra Summers-Armstrong to run for Las Vegas City Council

Ranked-Choice Voting Advocates Lie About What It Actually Does
By Shawn Fleetwood, The Federalist, November 20, 2023 States and localities are finding out in real-time how terrible ranked-choice voting (RCV) is for their respective elections. From Alaska to Virginia, the leftist-backed election system gaining traction throughout the … [Read More...] about Ranked-Choice Voting Advocates Lie About What It Actually Does

New proposed ballot initiatives pursue redistricting reform in Nevada
By Jessica Hill, Las Vegas Review-Journal, November 17, 2023 A political action committee is again pushing for an independent redistricting commission to appear on the 2024 ballot, aiming to change how the state conducts its once-a-decade rewrite of state and federal legislative … [Read More...] about New proposed ballot initiatives pursue redistricting reform in Nevada
Tourism & Gaming

Vegas reinvents itself as ‘Sports Capital of the World’
By Ray Hagar, Nevada Newsmakers, November 17, 2023 Las Vegas has re-invented itself as "The Sports Capital of the World," some leaders in Nevada's tourism industry have said. Professional sports leagues continue to flock to Nevada's largest city, seeing dollar signs in their eyes. "What … [Read More...] about Vegas reinvents itself as ‘Sports Capital of the World’

Statewide gaming revenue declines in June, but not in Northern Nevada markets
By Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent, July 28th, 2023 Nevada’s casino industry knew there would be months like June. Casinos produced more than $1.24 billion during the month — the 10th-highest total in state history. However, June’s revenue total was a decline of 2.4 percent compared to … [Read More...] about Statewide gaming revenue declines in June, but not in Northern Nevada markets


South Las Vegas could transform with high-speed rail, resort, arena planned
By Patrick Blennerhassett, Las Vegas Review-Journal, July 16, 2023 Heading south on Interstate 15 past Harry Reid International Airport and the Bruce Woodbury Beltway, drivers encounter a mix of undeveloped land with new homes and multifamily complexes littered throughout the area. Past the … [Read More...] about South Las Vegas could transform with high-speed rail, resort, arena planned
Business


Turned down for a loan, business owners look to family and even crowdsourcing to get money to grow
By Mae Anderson, Associated Press, November 26, 2023 Among the many challenges small businesses face as they try to grow these days, getting a loan is right near the top. Banks big and small have tightened lending standards as the Federal Reserve hiked up interest rates the past two … [Read More...] about Turned down for a loan, business owners look to family and even crowdsourcing to get money to grow


Not So Risky Business What To Know About Business Insurance
By Jennifer Rachel Baumer, Nevada Business Magazine, November 1, 2023 “The insurance industry has been around forever,” said Scott Kerestesi, CEO, Cragin & Pike. “It started with ships sailing across the ocean with goods and when [there was an event], it took forever for things to … [Read More...] about Not So Risky Business What To Know About Business Insurance
Keystone Press Releases


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


In Loving Memory of Keystone’s Founding Member – Barry Becker
With heavy hearts, we share the news of the tragic and unexpected passing of Barry Weddington Becker, one of the founding members of Keystone Corporation. Barry, 78, left us on Monday, October 30, 2023, leaving an indelible mark on the Las Vegas business community. Barry's Impact: Barry was … [Read More...] about In Loving Memory of Keystone’s Founding Member – Barry Becker
Legislation


‘Appearance of impropriety’: Nevada pours millions into nonprofits tied to state lawmakers
By Taylor Avery & Jessica Hill, Las Vegas Review-Journal, October 29, 2023 At least 13 legislators had connections to organizations that received more than $33 million from the state this legislative session, prompting ethics concerns in Nevada. More than 70 groups received over $110 … [Read More...] about ‘Appearance of impropriety’: Nevada pours millions into nonprofits tied to state lawmakers


Fentanyl crackdown, expanded IUD access among 106 Nevada laws taking effect Oct. 1
By Sean Golonka & Eric Neugeboren, The Nevada Independent, October 1, 2023 New laws increasing criminal penalties for fentanyl trafficking and stealing catalytic converters are part of the more than 100 bills passed earlier this year that took effect in whole or in part on Sunday. That … [Read More...] about Fentanyl crackdown, expanded IUD access among 106 Nevada laws taking effect Oct. 1


Appearance of Impropriety Common in NV Legislature
By Geoffrey Lawrence, NPRI, September 11, 2023 “I will follow the opinion. I will abstain,” said Nevada’s longest-serving state Senator Bill Raggio. Raggio, who served 40 years in the state senate, including 16 years as Senate Majority Leader, was hip-deep in negotiating a payroll tax … [Read More...] about Appearance of Impropriety Common in NV Legislature
Nevada News


Nevada College Students Face Five Percent Fee Hike, Employees Awarded Double-Digit Raises
College faculty and staff receive a 23 percent increase in salary over 15 months By Megan Barth, The Nevada Globe, December 3, 2023 After a unanimous decision by the NHSE Board of Regents, Nevada college students will see a five percent increase in student registration fees, non-resident … [Read More...] about Nevada College Students Face Five Percent Fee Hike, Employees Awarded Double-Digit Raises


Nevadans need $13,300 more just to live like they did in 2021, analysis finds
By Alix Martichoux, 8 News Now, December 2, 2023 An economic analysis by a group of Congressional Republicans may have you feeling nostalgic for January 2021. There’s not much to miss about that time – when many Americans were still out of a job or under stay-at-home orders because of the … [Read More...] about Nevadans need $13,300 more just to live like they did in 2021, analysis finds


People are flocking from California to Vegas — and not just to visit
By Patrick Blennerhassett, Las Vegas Review-Journal, December 4, 2023 Las Vegas remains a top destination nationwide for people looking to relocate, and Los Angeles is the prime city they are moving from, according to Redfin, an online real estate brokerage. The Las Vegas Valley ranked second … [Read More...] about People are flocking from California to Vegas — and not just to visit