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Two Supreme Court justices say prosecutor can’t serve in state Senate
Two Nevada Supreme Court justices have concluded that a Clark County prosecutor who also serves in the Nevada state Senate cannot hold both jobs simultaneously. The conclusion – which came in a dissent in a case filed Wednesday – is the first time the Supreme Court has opined directly on the state … [Read More...] about Two Supreme Court justices say prosecutor can’t serve in state Senate

Democratic groups spend millions to meddle in GOP governor primary
By Pauline Lee
by Riley Snyder, The Nevada Independent, May 17, 2022 “They call him slick Joe Lombardo,” are the first words of a new statewide television ad campaign attacking the Republican gubernatorial frontrunner for being “more worried about his public image than his public safety.” But the … [Read More...] about Democratic groups spend millions to meddle in GOP governor primary

Illegal migrants first to get ‘pallets’ of hard-to-find baby formula
By Pauline Lee
by Paul Bedard, Washington Secrets Columnist, May 12, 2022 The nationwide shortage of baby formula that has sent mothers desperately rushing from store to store has evaded one lucky group: illegal immigrants detained by Border Patrol. According to videos posted by a Florida lawmaker, … [Read More...] about Illegal migrants first to get ‘pallets’ of hard-to-find baby formula
Tourism & Gaming
Culinary union, Resorts World reach agreement on 3-year contract
By Pauline Lee
by Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal, May 25, 2022 Representatives of working groups at Resorts World Las Vegas and the Culinary union on Tuesday reached agreement on a three-year union contract. Union officers said Wednesday that the resort’s first contract was overwhelmingly … [Read More...] about Culinary union, Resorts World reach agreement on 3-year contract

Nevada gaming wins big in March, US casinos see best month ever
By Pauline Lee
by Wayne Parry, The Associated Press, May 12, 2022 ATLANTIC CITY — Inflation may be soaring, supply chains remain snarled and the coronavirus just won’t go away, but America’s casinos are humming right along, recording the best month in their history in March. The American Gaming Association, … [Read More...] about Nevada gaming wins big in March, US casinos see best month ever

Gaming regulators agree with MGM’s $1.6 billion purchase of Cosmopolitan operations
By Pauline Lee
by Howard Stutz, The Nevada Independent, May 4, 2022 MGM Resorts International is one step away from controlling all of the gaming along a two-mile stretch on the west side of the Las Vegas Strip, between Flamingo Road to the north and Russell Road to the south. The Nevada Gaming Control Board … [Read More...] about Gaming regulators agree with MGM’s $1.6 billion purchase of Cosmopolitan operations
Business

Private sector hiring fuels April employment growth in Nevada
By Pauline Lee
by McKenna Ross, Las Vegas Review Journal, May 19, 2022 The private sector continues to recover from major job losses from the COVID-19 pandemic, Nevada state officials said in a April employment report released Thursday. The state added 5,200 jobs over the month to bring Nevada’s total number … [Read More...] about Private sector hiring fuels April employment growth in Nevada
IRS, Reversing Course, Tees Up Potential Tax Fight With Multinational Companies
The Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, D.C. The IRS, acknowledging that it reversed a prior legal position, is preparing to challenge tax breaks claimed by U.S.-based exporters. Photo: Ting Shen for The Wall Street Journal by Richard Ruben, The Wall Street Journal, May 17, … [Read More...] about IRS, Reversing Course, Tees Up Potential Tax Fight With Multinational Companies
Keystone Press Releases

Keystone Corporation Endorses Primary 2022 Candidates
By Pauline Lee
Keystone Corporation proudly presented its list of endorsed candidates for the June Primary 2022 in Nevada. Those candidates are listed here and on its website which is www.keystonenevada.com. … [Read More...] about Keystone Corporation Endorses Primary 2022 Candidates

Keystone Corporation hosts successful Gubernatorial Candidates Forum at its Annual Breakfast
By Pauline Lee
by Pauline Lee, Keystone Corporation Keystone Corporation hosted its first gubernatorial candidates forum at its 2022 Annual Breakfast on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the Orleans Hotel. Keystone invited 5 candidates to the Forum based on the results of a membership survey which was sent to each … [Read More...] about Keystone Corporation hosts successful Gubernatorial Candidates Forum at its Annual Breakfast
Legislation

Federal regulations may kill Nevada vaping businesses
By Pauline Lee
by Gary Martin, Las Vegas Review-Journal, May 19, 2022 WASHINGTON — The fate of Nevada’s vaping industry is now in the hands of federal regulators, with some businesses fearing they may have to close their doors. Congress granted the Food and Drug Administration new authority this year … [Read More...] about Federal regulations may kill Nevada vaping businesses

Culinary Union launches rent control ballot initiative for North Las Vegas
By Pauline Lee
by Tabitha Mueller, The Nevada Independent, May 18, 2022 The Culinary Union launched a ballot initiative on Wednesday to cap rent increases in North Las Vegas, following what leaders described as unrelenting price hikes and wage stagnation in Southern Nevada. The proposal would … [Read More...] about Culinary Union launches rent control ballot initiative for North Las Vegas

Judge Rejects Petition for Nevada School Voucher Initiative
By Pauline Lee
A judge in Carson City has dealt a setback to a group trying to get a school vouchers question before voters in Nevada. by Ken Ritter, Associated Press, USA Today, April 12, 2022 LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge in Carson City has dealt a setback to a group trying to get a school vouchers question … [Read More...] about Judge Rejects Petition for Nevada School Voucher Initiative
Nevada News

A politically connected testing company had contracts across Nevada. Its tests didn’t work.
By Pauline Lee
by Anjeanette Damon, by ProPlubica and The Nevada Independent, May 16, 2022 Last winter’s sports season had just begun, and the epidemiology staff at Nevada’s second-largest health district were busy calling the parents of high school athletes who’d tested positive for COVID-19. A state … [Read More...] about A politically connected testing company had contracts across Nevada. Its tests didn’t work.

Las Vegas area facing fast-rising rents, ranks No. 2
By Pauline Lee
by Subrina Hudson, Las Vegas Review-Journal, May 18, 2022 As sticker shock continues at the grocery store and gas station, rising rents also are taking a toll on the bank accounts of many Southern Nevadans. A recent study found that residents in the Las Vegas metro area are experiencing one of … [Read More...] about Las Vegas area facing fast-rising rents, ranks No. 2

Vegas parents worry as baby formula shortage leaves shelves nearly empty
By Pauline Lee
by McKenna Ross, Las Vegas Review-Journal, May 13, 2022 They make calls to pediatricians’ offices, government agencies and nonprofits in search of infant formula. They check several stores in a day. They shop online or closely follow shipments to local grocers. They may even drive out of state to … [Read More...] about Vegas parents worry as baby formula shortage leaves shelves nearly empty