By Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Staff, March 19, 2025 If the Trump White House wants to … [Read More...] about EDITORIAL: Dear Trump administration: Las Vegas is ready to build
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Politics and Government
Pay raises, hiring shifts helped Nevada cut state worker vacancy rate in half
By Eric Neugeboren, The Nevada Independent, March 9, 2025 When Gov. Joe Lombardo entered office more than two years ago, the state government’s sky-high vacancy rate was top of mind. With about a fourth of state positions vacant, Lombardo signed an executive order in his first week … [Read More...] about Pay raises, hiring shifts helped Nevada cut state worker vacancy rate in half
Price fixing on essential goods in Nevada targeted, but businesses are not on board
By Greg Haas, KLAS, March 5, 2025 A bill that targets fraudulent and deceptive actions that try to manipulate prices of essential goods and services prompted a backlash from the business community on Wednesday in Carson City. Food, clothing, gasoline, medicine, housing, household utilities, … [Read More...] about Price fixing on essential goods in Nevada targeted, but businesses are not on board
Freshman Orientation: John Steinbeck’s path from the fire department to Nevada Senate
By Eric Neugeboren, The Nevada Independent, February 28, 2025 Sen. John Steinbeck Profile John Steinbeck, 53, knew from an early age that he wanted to pursue a career in public service. “I found early that having something that I was passionate about, and that was challenging, that I … [Read More...] about Freshman Orientation: John Steinbeck’s path from the fire department to Nevada Senate
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
As big companies look to leave Delaware, Nevada is trying to reel them in
By Eli Segall, Las Vegas Review-Journal, March 19, 2025 When a top Nevada official promoted the state as a home for corporate filings last year, he cited a few firms that wanted in. Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar wrote in an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal that Fidelity National … [Read More...] about As big companies look to leave Delaware, Nevada is trying to reel them in
4 Nevada companies make Forbes’ best employers list for 2025
By Jeffrey Meehan, Reno Gazette Journal, February 27, 2025 Four Nevada companies have been named to Forbes' list of America’s Best Employers for 2025. Forbes and market research firm Statista surveyed over 217,000 U.S. employees to measure pay, work environment, training and career … [Read More...] about 4 Nevada companies make Forbes’ best employers list for 2025
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
Governor dashes hopes for a daily room cleaning mandate
Lombardo writes that the measure, authored by a freshman GOP senator, “was no different than the law that was repealed” in 2023 and he wouldn’t sign it. By Howard Stutz & Tabitha Mueller, The Nevada Independent, March 19, 2025 A bill requiring daily room cleaning in all Nevada hotel rooms … [Read More...] about Governor dashes hopes for a daily room cleaning mandate
A bipartisan mail ballot bill in Nevada? It’s not as crazy as it sounds.
By Eric Neugeboren, The Nevada Independent, March 12, 2025 Anything is possible in the Nevada Legislature — including a bipartisan bill on the politicized issue of mail ballots. The top Democrat and Republican in the Assembly are joining forces on a bill that would require all sample ballots … [Read More...] about A bipartisan mail ballot bill in Nevada? It’s not as crazy as it sounds.
Cage-Free Chaos: Keystone Corp. Demands Permanent End To This Costly Egg Law
By Chuck Muth, Nevada News and Views, February 22, 2025 A group of Nevada business leaders is calling on state lawmakers to permanently repeal burdensome regulations that have driven up the cost of eggs for consumers and small businesses. Brett Sutton, Board President of Keystone … [Read More...] about Cage-Free Chaos: Keystone Corp. Demands Permanent End To This Costly Egg Law
Nevada News
Nevada, US leaders condemn attack against Las Vegas Tesla center
By News 3 Staff, March 19, 2025 Several state and federal leaders are condemning violence after someone set fire to several Tesla vehicles at a Las Vegas service center using Molotov cocktails. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and the FBI are investigating Tuesday's attack, which left … [Read More...] about Nevada, US leaders condemn attack against Las Vegas Tesla center
In Las Vegas’ war on grass, meet the rebel leader
By Alan Halaly, Las Vegas Review-Journal, March 13, 2025 Leaving the chambers of a Southern Nevada Water Authority board meeting, Laura McSwain was ready to turn anger into action. In the short drive to her home in the McNeil Estates neighborhood west of the Strip, the homeowners association … [Read More...] about In Las Vegas’ war on grass, meet the rebel leader
Lack of land strangling Las Vegas Valley real estate, builders say
By Patrick Blennerhassett, Las Vegas Review-Journal, March 12, 2025 About 25,000 acres in the Las Vegas Valley remain available for development, and the region could run out of buildable land in as little as seven years, one homebuilder said. Nicole Bloom, division president for Richmond … [Read More...] about Lack of land strangling Las Vegas Valley real estate, builders say
